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Thursday, July 9th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –The Police Service Commission has approved the dismissal of four Senior Police Officers and issued a range of disciplinary measures against thirty-one (31) others following various acts of misconduct. The four dismissed officers were found culpable of gross misconduct, unprofessional conduct, and acts unbecoming of public officers. A statement by Spokesman of PSC, […]
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Thursday, July 9th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER)– The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) plans to keep former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in custody until after the 2027 general election. The allegation was made on Thursday by the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television. […]
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Monday, July 6th, 2026
he Federal Government has denied reports that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the 2026 budget, describing the claims as false and based on a misunderstanding of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the government […]
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Monday, July 6th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of presiding over a worsening hunger crisis, saying millions of Nigerians are facing starvation because of the government’s failed policies, insecurity and economic hardship. The opposition party was reacting to a recent report by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), […]
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Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Algeria have lodged a complaint with FIFA over “refereeing injustice” in their opening World Cup loss to Argentina, particularly a tackle by Lionel Messi, an Algerian football federation source told AFP on Friday. Messi caught Algeria defender Aissa Mandi on the calf with a studs-up challenge from behind in the 30th minute of Tuesday’s match, […]
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Thursday, June 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senator Adams Oshiomhole has withdrawn his earlier claim that some senators’ signatures may have been forged or improperly included in the report that recommended the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Edo North lawmaker said his comments during an AIT interview on June 15 had been […]
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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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Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Somali referee Omar Artan has expressed disappointment after being denied entry into the United States, a decision that has ended his hopes of officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Artan, who was named the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s Referee of the Year in 2025, was set to become the […]
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Saturday, May 30th, 2026
AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Reuters/NAN) Paris St Germain retained the Champions League title by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties on Saturday after the game ended 1-1 after extra time, cementing the French side’s status among Europe’s modern greats. Arsenal defender Gabriel blasted his spot kick over Matvey Safonov’s crossbar at the Puskas Arena, his miss confirming […]
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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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Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Peter Obi has denied claims that he is avoiding former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Obi spoke on Friday in Cape Town, South Africa, during the Spier Dialogue 2026, a pan-African governance forum. He said he still has great respect for Atiku and described him as a leader […]
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian national football team have been drawn in a tricky Group L alongside the Madagascar national football team, the Guinea-Bissau national football team and the Tanzania national football team for the qualification series of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The draw ceremony took place in Cairo on Tuesday, with Nigeria […]
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Sunday, May 17th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Yusuf Buhari, son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has secured the All Progressives Congress ticket for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yusuf Buhari emerged victorious in the APC House of Representatives primary election held on Saturday, polling 5,849 votes. He defeated his rival, Auwal Lawal […]
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s plan to host the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony. He also gave the green light for Nigeria to host the CAF’s 48th Ordinary General Assembly later this year. Tinubu announced the approvals at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, after a meeting with CAF President Patrice […]
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Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The president of the Iranian Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, has said that FIFA, not the United States, is the main authority for the 2026 World Cup. Speaking amid rising political tensions, Taj said Iran qualified for the tournament and expects to participate under the control of FIFA. “Our host is FIFA, not […]
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Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka scored the only goal as Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid to reach their second Champions League Final on Tuesday night. Both teams came into the game hopeful after the 1-1 stalemate in Madrid but it was Arsenal who crossed the line at the end of the game. Jan Oblak […]
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Thursday, April 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – World Athletics (WA) has rejected an application by Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili to switch her national allegiance to Turkey. The decision was confirmed in a statement released by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) on Thursday. According to WA, its national review panel declined the request as part of broader concerns about […]
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Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayern Munich edged Real Madrid 4-3 with late goals, advancing 6-4 on aggregate into the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. Luis Diaz struck in the 89th minute and Michael Olise added stoppage-time goal to seal victory. Bayern will face holders Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals. Real finished with nine men after Eduardo Camavinga […]
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Friday, April 3rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the maiden edition of the Samuel Okwaraji Under 16 Football Championship, a nationwide youth football tournament organised to honour the late Samuel Okwaraji, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated football legends renowned […]
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senegalese Football Federation has filed an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the country of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. CAS confirmed on Wednesday that it had registered the appeal. The decision by […]
