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Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said he would engage in dialogue with agitators and influential figures across the country if elected president. Speaking during an interview on Nevon News hosted by Rufai Oseni, Obi said he would be willing to sit down with Yoruba Nation agitator […]
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has expressed concern over the worsening security situation in the country, saying Nigerians are tired of the persistent killings, kidnappings, and violence. The bishops spoke on Tuesday during a thanksgiving Mass held at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Lagos to celebrate the 90th birthday of Emeritus […]
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad/VCRU have arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the production and distribution of adulterated alcoholic beverages in the State. The suspects, identified as Ikechukwu Okeke 42 years old and Okeke Chukwuemeka 38 years old were arrested in the early hours […]
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in Lagos State have faulted a Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of their parties. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday ordered the deregistration […]
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticised the party’s decision to pick its vice-presidential candidate from the South-South region, saying the move further sidelines the South-East in national politics. In a statement shared on social media on Monday, Okonkwo said reports that the party had chosen a […]
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The South African government has expressed concern over the growing economic impact of xenophobia allegations against the country, saying businesses and entertainers are suffering losses across Africa. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, said the recent removal of foreign nationals from South Africa was aimed at illegal immigrants and should […]
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general election. The announcement was made on Monday by the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, ending weeks of speculation over who would be chosen as Atiku’s vice-presidential […]
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Sunday, June 14th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – June 14, 2026 (NAN) The Niger Police Command has confirmed the killing of three people by suspected bandits in Pissa village, Borgu Local Government Area. The command’s Spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the bandits attacked the village at about 9:00a.m. He said some […]
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Sunday, June 14th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra, has dismissed five lecturers over alleged sexual abuse, harassment, intimidation, extortion and other forms of misconduct. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Harrison Madubueze, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Awka. Madubueze said the decision was taken at the 122nd meeting […]
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Sunday, June 14th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has warned the Federal Government and state governments against negotiating with terrorists and bandits, saying the practice is against the law. Falana gave the warning while delivering the keynote address at the second annual general meeting of Amnesty International in Abuja on June 13, 2026. According to […]
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Saturday, June 13th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in the custody of bandits, describing the incident as a tragic loss to the state and the nation. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and […]
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Saturday, June 13th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has said he is disappointed by what he described as a lack of support from other African fans after South Africa’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match, played against co-hosts Mexico national football team, saw South Africa […]
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Saturday, June 13th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra State Government has confirmed the arrest of Pastor Harrison Charles, founder of Day Spring Assembly in Awada, Onitsha, over allegations that he took several married women from their husbands and made them his wives. The pastor, whose church members are among his accusers, is also alleged to have encouraged wife-swapping […]
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Saturday, June 13th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said that security forces are not enemies of the country but victims of the same insecurity affecting Nigerians. Speaking during the June 12, 2026 edition of The Platform aired on Channels Television, the minister appealed to citizens to support security agencies in the fight against […]
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Friday, June 12th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again arraigned controversial social media personality and self-styled relationship expert, Blessing CEO, over an alleged ₦13 million cancer-related fraud. Blessing CEO was arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, on a fresh six-count charge bordering on […]
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Friday, June 12th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has demanded N5 billion in damages and a public apology from actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo over alleged defamatory statements. In a letter dated June 9, 2026, Obi’s lawyers, led by Alex Ejesieme (SAN), accused Okonkwo of making false and damaging allegations during […]
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Friday, June 12th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Three persons, including a school vice principal and a six-year-old boy, were killed on Wednesday when armed bandits attacked a community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, disrupting an ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Kogi State Police […]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected any proposal to impose tax on the national minimum wage, insisting on urgent adoption of a living wage for Nigerian workers. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, disclosed this to newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th Session of the International Labour Conference(ILC) on Tuesday […]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Niger has dismissed claims of kidnapping of schools children in Suleja Local Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there was panic among parents in Suleja on Wednesday afternoon following rumours that kidnappers have attacked a school in Gauraka area of the council. A source at […]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has summoned Nigeria’s service chiefs and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to appear before it over the worsening security situation in the country. The resolution was passed on Tuesday during plenary following a motion of urgent public importance moved by Sulaiman Gumi, who represents Gummi/Bukkuyum federal constituency in […]
