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Friday, June 5th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) —The Homeland Security Special Court sitting in Awka, Anambra on Friday remanded eight pastors in custodial centre over alleged involvement in staging fake miracles, popularly known as “arrangee” miracles. The defendants are; Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Ugochukwu Ekeleme, Bishop Emeka Nwamkpa, Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Ebele Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama. They were arraigned […]
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Thursday, June 4th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has argued that any vote cast for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election would ultimately work in favour of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview with Symfoni TV on Wednesday, Okonkwo said opposition parties must unite behind a single candidate […]
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Thursday, June 4th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sunday Adeyemo, the Yoruba Nation activist popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to reveal the identities of politicians he claims are behind the abduction of schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Speaking to newly elected leaders of the National Association of Nigerian Students at his residence in the […]
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Thursday, June 4th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Angry Nigerians on Thursday took to the streets of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to protest the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. The protesters, who gathered in large numbers, marched through parts of the city chanting slogans such as “Tinubu must go,” “Rescue them or resign,” and “Bring […]
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The Police command in Edo, has arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered the body of one of three women abducted them. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Benin. She said the victims were abducted from their residence in Iyowa […]
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has declared his support for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday, Omo-Agege said Obi is his preferred candidate for the presidency and that his loyalty now belongs […]
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the unauthorised release of the voter registration details of Nollywood actor Emeka Ike. The controversy began after Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, posted screenshots on X showing details of Ike’s voter registration transfer from Imo […]
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) -) The African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction led by Nafi’u Bala Gombe has unveiled Idris Yanoko as its governorship candidate for Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s acting chairman in Kano State, Musa Yankaba, disclosed this while formally presenting Yanoko to Nafi’u Bala. Yankaba said the decision followed consultations […]
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Enugu State, has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to secure the immediate release of teachers and pupils abducted in Oyo State. The union also called for safe and secured learning environment across the country. They stated this during a solidarity protest by teachers in […]
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Monday, June 1st, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian musicians have joined calls for the rescue of pupils, students and teachers kidnapped by gunmen in Oyo State. The victims were abducted on May 15, 2026, from Baptist Nursery and Primary School (Yawota), Community Grammar School, and L.A Primary School (Esiele) in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. According […]
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Sunday, May 31st, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has described himself as a simple politician who does not steal public funds. Amaechi made the remark during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, where he spoke about corruption, transparency, and life in public office. According to him, many people […]
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Sunday, May 31st, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned Nigerians against carrying out retaliatory attacks on South African nationals, businesses, or interests in the country following recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. In a statement issued on Sunday, police spokesperson Anthony Placid said the force had received reports and concerns about possible […]
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Sunday, May 31st, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will not secure up to 10 percent of votes in Rivers State during the 2027 general elections. Wike made the statement during a luncheon held in honour of candidates […]
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Sunday, May 31st, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A presidential delegation led by Femi Gbajabiamila and Nuhu Ribadu on Sunday visited Ogbomoso in Oyo State following the abduction of dozens of schoolchildren and teachers by suspected bandits. The victims were kidnapped on May 15 when gunmen attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area. The affected schools were Baptist Nursery […]
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Sunday, May 31st, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has said he faced several political and legal challenges on his journey to becoming Nigeria’s president. Tinubu made the remark when he hosted members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, at his residence in Lagos. Reflecting on the 2023 presidential election, the president […]
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Sunday, May 31st, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has assured Nigerians that his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, will play an active role in government if they win the 2027 presidential election. Obi made the statement on Saturday at the NDC national convention in Abuja, where he officially announced Kwankwaso […]
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Friday, May 29th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Mr Ibrahim Kashim, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections through a consensus arrangement. The Chairman of the Electoral Committee for the Bauchi State governorship primary election, Mr Paul Daniel, announced Kashim’s emergence on […]
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Friday, May 29th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially affirmed former Kano State Deputy Governor, Abdussalam Aminu-Gwarzo, as its gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general elections. The Chairman of the Primaries Committee from the party’s national headquarters, Mainasara Abubakar-Sani confirmed this during the party’s primaries on Friday in the state. Abubakar-Sani commended […]
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Friday, May 29th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has described the officers accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu as “confused individuals” who had little support. Speaking on Arise News on Friday, Musa said even ordinary Nigerians would have resisted the coup plotters if the military had not stepped in. “Even the civilians […]
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Friday, May 29th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over rising insecurity and economic hardship in the country. In a statement released on Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said many Nigerians now see ransom payments as part of normal family expenses. […]
