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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea to officiate the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match between Nigeria and Morocco. CAF released the list of match officials on Tuesday. The Super Eagles will face Morocco’s Atlas Lions at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on […]
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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 […]
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Monday, January 12th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an investigation into alleged misconduct involving players and officials during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-final matches between Nigeria and Algeria, as well as Cameroon and Morocco. In a statement released on Monday via its official website, CAF confirmed that it had […]
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Monday, January 12th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday ahead of his participation in the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which begins on Monday. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a press release issued on Sunday said the President’s […]
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Sunday, January 11th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said he remains calm amid the political crisis in the state because God is with him, assuring residents that peace will return. Fubara spoke on Sunday at an interdenominational church service held to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The service took place at St […]
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Sunday, January 11th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that only President Bola Tinubu has the power to remove him from office, dismissing calls for his dismissal. Wike made the remarks on Sunday during a thank-you visit to Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, where he met with party […]
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Sunday, January 11th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen says breaking Rashidi Yekini’s all-time goal record is not his main focus, stressing that winning a trophy for Nigeria is his priority. On Saturday, Osimhen scored one goal and assisted another as Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). […]
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Friday, January 9th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria is set to receive $9.5 million (£7 million), believed to be stolen funds linked to former military Head of State, Sani Abacha, from the United Kingdom’s Jersey. According to the BBC, Jersey has agreed to repatriate the funds to the Nigerian government. The money, described as proceeds of “tainted property,” forms […]
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Friday, January 9th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Abia North Senator and former governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is determined to unseat Abia State Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 elections. Speaking to supporters at a recent gathering, Kalu told the governor to “write his will,” insisting that APC is ready to take […]
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Friday, January 9th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said that Peter Obi will be welcomed back to the party if he fails to secure the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. Baba-Ahmed made the comments on Friday during an interview on The Morning Brief programme on […]
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Friday, January 9th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra State Police Command, Thursday received (Thirty) Toyota Hilux patrol vehicles from the Anambra State Government, as part of sustained efforts to strengthen security operations and enhance public safety across the State. Governor Chukwuma Soludo made the presentation at the Old Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia. During the event, the state Commissioner of […]
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has announced his intention to run for president in 2027. He made the declaration on Wednesday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, about a week after Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Baba-Ahmed said his […]
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Super Eagles of Nigeria have threatened not to travel for their quarter-final match against Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) over unpaid allowances. An insider close to the team confirmed the development to newsmen on Wednesday, saying players and officials are unhappy over outstanding bonuses. Nigeria, who are […]
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has criticised the newly enacted tax law, saying it was drafted without workers’ input and places additional financial pressure on low-income earners. Ajaero spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the launch of the memoir of former NLC President, Hassan Summonu, and the […]
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted N500 million bail to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, pending trial over alleged money laundering offences. Justice Emeka Nwite, ruling on the bail application on Wednesday, ordered Malami to provide two sureties who must each post […]
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said that no presidential aspirant will withdraw from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to intimidate and weaken opposition parties. […]
