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Monday, January 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has opened applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme. The scholarship offers Nigerian postgraduate students the chance to study in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia. This announcement was shared on Monday through a post on X by the Office of the Special […]
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Monday, January 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the behaviour of Senegal’s players and fans during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, calling it “unacceptable.” The incident happened during Senegal’s 1-0 victory over Morocco, the tournament’s host. Senegal’s players walked off the pitch to protest a penalty awarded to Morocco after a VAR […]
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Sunday, January 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, for Saturday’s bronze medal victory at the 2025 African Cup of Nations. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a press release said Tinubu commended the Super Eagles for putting behind them the disappointment of the […]
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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has said it is an independent political party and does not belong to any individual. The party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this known during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television on Friday. He dismissed claims that the ADC is being used to support the presidential […]
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Friday, January 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has said the party does not belong to any individual and that no one has been promised its presidential ticket. Abdullahi spoke on Friday during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television. He dismissed rumours that the ADC was being positioned […]
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Friday, January 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Convener and National Chairman of Igbo Agenda Dialogue (IAD), Chief Chekwas Okorie has declared that never again will the votes of the vast Igbo voting population in Nigeria be taken for granted and without conditionalities. Okorie, a founding national chairman of the opposition All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and former presidential […]
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Friday, January 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Civil society groups, lawyers, and human rights Advocates in Nigeria have condemned the continued detention of a Citizen, Mr. Anthony Okpala, in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), demanding his immediate release for medical treatment. The case raises Fundamental Questions About Inmate Rights, Medical Care in Nigerian Prisons. Followers of […]
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Friday, January 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has called on state governments to stop negotiating with bandits, saying such actions undermine military operations. Musa made the call during an interview with BBC Hausa, where he said bandits cannot be trusted and often break agreements reached with them. According to him, negotiating with bandits […]
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Thursday, January 15th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAmINER) – Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has urged the people of the South-East to move beyond the Nigerian Civil War and redirect their energy toward national participation and development, stressing that the conflict ended 56 years ago. Soludo made the call on Thursday at the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day wreath-laying and […]
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Thursday, January 15th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The joy of natives of Umuchima Community and environ in Ideato Council area of Imo state, South- East Nigeria with various health challenges knew no bound on Wednesday, as they received free medical attention courtesy of the Rev. Fr. Theo Okpara primary healthcare foundation. Our Correspondent reports that the colourful annual free […]
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Thursday, January 15th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Unified Supporters Club of Nigeria, Vincent Okumagba, has alleged that Nigerian fans were subjected to harassment and poor treatment by Moroccan police during Wednesday night’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final between Nigeria and host nation Morocco in Rabat. The Super Eagles were eliminated after losing 4–2 on […]
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Thursday, January 15th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said the party has the capacity to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election if it builds a strong coalition of influential political figures. Momodu stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, where he […]
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Thursday, January 15th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has commended the Super Eagles for their performance and resilience at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), despite their semi-final defeat to hosts Morocco. The Atlas Lions edged Nigeria 4–2 on penalties on Wednesday in Rabat to secure a place in the final, ending the Super Eagles’ quest […]
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Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senegal have reached the final of this tournament for the fourth time, seeking their second title. They broke through in 2021, beating Egypt on penalties. That came after losses to Cameroon and Algeria in 2002 and 2019, respectively. Sadio Mane has always thrived on the big stage at AFCON. He has been […]
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Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos in February, an initiative aimed at attracting global investors and accelerating sustainable investment inflows. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in a press release said Tinubu disclosed this at […]
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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has denied allegations that she stole $40,000, amid her ongoing marital crisis with Senator Ned Nwoko. Speaking during a live broadcast, Regina claimed that her estranged husband was behind the theft allegations. She alleged that an arrest warrant had been issued against her and some members of her […]
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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said President Bola Tinubu will not remove Nyesom Wike as minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to resolve the political crisis in Rivers State. Speaking on Arise TV, Fayose said Tinubu values loyalty, political strength and influence, adding that Wike remains too important to […]
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Monday, January 12th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Armed groups operating in parts of Kano and Katsina states are reportedly extorting farmers, demanding up to ₦50,000 per acre from sugarcane growers before they are allowed to harvest their crops. According to multiple reports, the armed groups have established strongholds within the Rugu Forest in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina […]
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Monday, January 12th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has served Euracare Hospital, Lagos, with a legal notice alleging that medical negligence and professional misconduct led to the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. Nkanu, one of Adichie’s twin sons, died on January 7, 2026, following complications arising during a series of preparatory medical procedures […]
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Monday, January 12th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State, has warned that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could drift into political irrelevance if it fails to present Peter Obi as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general election. Speaking in an interview excerpt scheduled to air on Tuesday on Arise Television, Fayose described the […]
