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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026
(AFRICANEXAMINER) – US President Donald Trump has praised President Bola Tinubu for his efforts to tackle terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria. Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, said in a statement on Wednesday that Trump made the remarks in a letter dated July 6 and addressed to Tinubu. Trump said he appreciated Tinubu’s “decisive leadership” and commitment […]
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Monday, July 20th, 2026
(AFRICANEXAMINER) –Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu’s administration borrowed between ₦75 trillion and ₦80 trillion, saying the figures being circulated are misleading. Speaking during an economic review session organised by the Senate Committee on Finance, Oyedele explained that the increase in […]
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Saturday, July 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER)—Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has strengthened her lead in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election, moving closer to becoming the association’s first elected female president. Badejo-Okusanya is contesting to succeed the current NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN). As of 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, results on the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian […]
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Saturday, July 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXMINER) _— A teacher accused of flogging a 12-year-old boy to death in Anambra State has surrendered to the poliThe Anambra State Police Command said the suspect, Mrs Dim Ebere, 47, voluntarily reported to the Neni Police Station in Anaocha Local Government Area after days of manhunt by security operatives. The incident reportedly happened […]
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Friday, July 17th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER – The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has explained why it endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, saying the decision was based on the party’s long-standing policy and its confidence in his leadership. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, APGA National Chairman, Sylvester Ezeokenwa, said the endorsement […]
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Thursday, July 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) —-The Obidient Movement has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of targeting supporters of Labour Party presidential candidate Peterfollowing the interrogation of two of its members over alleged naira abuse. On Thursday, the EFCC released two prominent members of the movement, Peter Akah and Oruche Precious, after several hours of questioning […]
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Thursday, July 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) —- The Independent National Electoral Commission is considering conducting a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems and a mock presidential election ahead of the 2027 general election to test the reliability of its processes and technology. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday while receiving the British High Commissioner to […]
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Thursday, July 16th, 2026
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria’s economy is making steady progress despite the hardships caused by his administration’s economic reforms over the past three years. The President made the remarks on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from Deloitte Africa, led by its Chief Executive Officer for Africa, Ruwayda Redfearn, at the State House in Abuja. […]
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
Residents of AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Umuelechi Obuzor Community in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, South East Nigeria and environ have condemned in it’s entirety the alledged burning alive of a 17-year-old boy (names withheld) during a mob attack over the alleged stealing of a fowl, calling for a thorough investigation into the […]
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINWE) – A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who describes himself as the Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Justice Mohammed Umar granted the arrest order after an oral application by police counsel, Wisdom Madaki, following Adeyemi’s failure […]
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the world football governing body is open to discussing an expansion of the FIFA World Cup from 48 to 64 teams. Speaking with Swiss news platform Blue News, Infantino said FIFA’s relevant committees would examine the proposal after the conclusion of the ongoing tournament. According to him, expanding […]
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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 […]
