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Friday, April 10th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended senior officers in charge of the Lagos-Seme border over alleged extortion. In a statement on Friday, NIS spokesperson Akinsola Akinlabi said the action followed online reports accusing some officers along the Lagos-Seme corridor of misconduct. He said the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, had temporarily […]
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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President-General of apex Igbo socio cultural organization , Ohaneze Ndigbo, Worldwide, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, has declared the conferment of the title “Eze Ndigbo”, meaning King of Igbo people outside Igboland invalid, warning that sanctions would be imposed on violators. He made the declaration at the Ime-Obi caucus meeting held in Enugu on […]
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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The Federal Government has criticised the coronation of individuals as “Eze Ndigbo” (Igbo traditional rulers) in foreign countries, describing the practice as embarrassing. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made this known during a meeting of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide in Enugu. She said the development has become a source of concern for the […]
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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ralph Nwosu, former national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has denied claims that Nafiu Bala is leading a faction within the party. Speaking on a Channels Television programme, Nwosu said it was wrong to describe one individual as a faction. He alleged that the claim was part of a political […]
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communications, Sunday Dare, has said the crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was caused by the party itself, not the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Dare made this statement on Wednesday during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. […]
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has warned that misinformation spread through the media could be the biggest threat to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. He spoke on Wednesday at the 81st general assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) in Abuja. Amupitan said elections are now […]
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark is holding talks with a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki in Abuja. The meeting comes as both opposition parties face internal leadership crises. Key political figures attending from the ADC side include Atiku Abubakar, […]
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have donated an Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) system and a Body Plethysmograph to the University of Lagos Teaching Hospital (LUTH), enabling one of Nigeria’s foremost health institutions to provide advanced diagnostics in pulmonary or respiratory care. This […]
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Monday, April 6th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Atiku Abubakar has expressed support for the planned nationwide strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), accusing the Federal Government of failing to honour an agreement on doctors’ allowances. The doctors’ association announced that the strike will begin at midnight on Tuesday, April 7. According to its Secretary-General, Shuaibu Ibrahim, […]
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Sunday, April 5th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The traditional ruler of Ossamalla Community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, Patrick Sule Ugboma, has stressed the importance of conferment of Chieftaincy Titles on indigent citizens of the locality who deserves it, saying such recognition help to preserve traditional practices, customs, and values of the locality. He said such […]
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Sunday, April 5th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered an investigation into officers seen in a viral stop-and-search video in Lagos. The directive was confirmed on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Aliyu Giwa, in a statement shared on his official X account. According to Giwa, the officers involved in the incident, […]
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Sunday, April 5th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will defeat corruption. In his Easter message, Olukoyede said the country should not be defined by corruption, adding that it has the strength to overcome it. He urged Nigerians to reflect on the meaning of Easter, […]
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Sunday, April 5th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has hired a U.S.-based lobbying firm to strengthen his reputation in the United States. The firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, was contracted in a deal worth $1.2 million for a period of 12 months. The agreement was signed in March 2026 and filed with the U.S. Department of Justice. According […]
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Saturday, April 4th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has urged Nigerians not to re-elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing ongoing problems with electricity supply. In a post on X on Saturday, Obi recalled a campaign promise made by Tinubu ahead of the 2023 election. According to him, the president had said Nigerians […]
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Friday, April 3rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over the rising cost of food items across community markets, describing the situation as increasingly difficult for low-and middle-income households. The residents, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, said the […]
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Friday, April 3rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is trying to weaken opposition parties. Wike spoke on Friday in Abuja during an interview with journalists, where he addressed concerns that the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu is targeting opposition groups. His […]
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Friday, April 3rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency has explained why Bola Ahmed Tinubu met victims of the Plateau killings at the airport instead of visiting affected communities in Jos. In a statement by his Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said the decision was due to flight and logistical constraints at the Yakubu Gowon Airport. According to […]
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Friday, April 3rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark, accusing it of using emotional pressure instead of addressing legal issues. In a post on X, Keyamo said the group was relying on “emotional reasoning and blackmail” to avoid […]
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Friday, April 3rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced that it will go ahead with its planned congresses and national convention, despite being opposed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement released on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the exercise will begin on April 7 and end with a […]
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Friday, April 3rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXMINER) – MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has confirmed the electrocution of one of its staff, Mr. Issac Dike, a linesman attached to its Ogui District. Head of Communications, MEDL, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this in a statement he issued and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Enugu. According to him, the incident […]
