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Friday, May 29th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Factioner gubernatorial Candidate of the People’s Democratic party (PDP) in Enugu state, Chief Sampson Chukwu Nnamani has dismissed the allegation of his suspension from the party before the primary election, insisting that he remains the authentic flag bearer of the party in 2027 Addressing a press conference at the Nigeria Union […]
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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Vice Chairman (Southeast) geo political zone of the crisis ridden Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barrister Ray Nnaji, has cried out over alleged threat to his life by the Enugu state Factional governorship Candidate of the party, chief Sampson Chukwu Namani, following suspension from the party. Speaking with Journalists Wednesday in […]
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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said it is not yet time to celebrate his emergence as the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 election. In a post on X, Atiku urged members of the African Democratic Congress to remain united and focused, saying […]
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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The call of presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga for the arrest of Nigerian activist, Vicent Otse, better known as VeryDark Man, has sparked reactions on social media. The African Examiner writes that Onanuga has called for the arrest of VeryDarkMan, following an AI video, where VDM “shared” a voice note of President Tinubu […]
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Former Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has announced his resignation from the ruling-All Progressives Congress (APC), with immediate effect. Omo-Agege’s resignation is contained in a letter dated May 22 and addressed to the Chairman of Orogun Ward 2, Ughelli North LGA. The former lawmaker’s Media Aide, Mr Sunday Areh, disclosed […]
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has sent birthday wishes to former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, describing him as a patriot and wishing him strength and good health. Amaechi turned 61 on May 27, 2026. In a message posted on his X account, Atiku praised his years of service to Rivers State and […]
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ned Nwoko, says he will go to court to challenge the outcome of the party’s senatorial primary in Delta State. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television, Nwoko insisted that he won the primary based on results he said were gathered from the wards. […]
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians have been urged to reject violence ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, made the appeal in a statement released on Wednesday to mark the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Bamidele said no Nigerian should lose his or her life because of politics or the ambition of […]
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, according to a new report released in May 2026 by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF. The report described the militants as some of the deadliest non-state actors responsible for religious freedom violations in the country. According to […]
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Kamisu Mailantarki, a governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State, has rejected the endorsement of Isa Pantami as the party’s gubernatorial flagbearer in the 2027 election. Pantami, an ex-Minister of Communition has been declared as the PDP governorship candidate following a consensus arrangement. Reacting to the development […]
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER)– The Wife of the Abia Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, on Tuesday, handed over 35 newly built three-bedroom bungalows to indigent widows across the 17 Local Government Areas (LGA) of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the houses were built under the “Dignity Homes” initiative and allocated two to each […]
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s claim that he secured 10.99 million votes during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries, saying the figures do not reflect Nigeria’s political reality. The party warned that such claims could raise concerns ahead of the 2027 general elections and insisted it […]
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent discount on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The discount will run from Tuesday, May 26, 2026, to Monday, June 1, 2026. This was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary […]
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken an early lead in the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress after winning in five states. Atiku is contesting against former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen for the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Results from some […]
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The crisis rocking the Enugu state chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC, has worsened, as the Embattled chairman of the party in the state, Dr. Paul Anih, has dismissed a disclaimer issued against him by the party’s national publicity Secretary, Osa Director (Esq). Addressing a press Conference at the Nigeria Union […]
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Monday, May 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rangers International F.C. have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after defeating Ikorodu City F.C. 2-1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Sunday. The Flying Antelopes secured their ninth league title with an impressive away victory under coach Fidelis Ilechukwu. Chidiebere Nwobodo opened the scoring […]
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Monday, May 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bola Tinubu has admitted that many Nigerians are still struggling with hardship and insecurity across the country. Speaking on Sunday after accepting the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket for the 2027 election, Tinubu said his government understands the pains Nigerians are facing due to rising prices and economic changes. He said […]
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Monday, May 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria has stepped up surveillance and emergency measures over fears of a possible Ebola outbreak following fresh cases reported in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said that although no Ebola case has been recorded in the country, the risk of the […]
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has said Nigeria’s democracy could be at risk if opposition parties fail to build strong structures ahead of the 2027 general elections. He commented on Saturday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary, where President Bola Tinubu emerged as the party’s candidate. Uzodinma said democracy can […]
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bola Tinubu is set to receive the Certificate of Return and the presidential flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday, officially confirming him as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general election. The presentation will take place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja after the completion […]
