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Monday, June 22nd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Biodun Oyebanji has dismissed critics of his administration following his victory in the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, saying social media discussions do not determine election outcomes. Speaking on Sunday after being declared winner of the election, Oyebanji said electoral success is earned through performance and direct engagement with […]
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Saturday, June 20th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in the Ekiti State governorship election, Dare Bejide, has alleged widespread vote buying and physical assault at his polling unit in Ilawe-Ekiti. Bejide made the allegations while speaking with a team of police officers on patrol at Ward 2 in Ekiti West Local Government […]
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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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Saturday, June 20th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The management of Federal University Oye-Ekiti has suspended two students over their alleged involvement in the cyberbullying of the institution’s suspended Students’ Union Government (SUG) president, James Iyanuoluwa Adio. The university announced the suspension in a statement published on its official news portal on Friday. The statement was signed by the Deputy […]
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Friday, June 19th, 2026
(NAN) Kwara State Government has prohibited all public and private schools in the state from organising or conducting graduation, valedictory or similar end-of-session ceremonies for students. The directive is contained in a letter signed by a Director in the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs Bunmi Osanupin, on behalf of the Commissioner, Dr […]
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Friday, June 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Commissioner of Police in Enugu state, Mamman Giwa, has directed the Command’s operatives to intensify professional clamp down on the use of unregistered vehicles and vehicles with defaced number plates. He also directed them to crackdown on vehicles with obscured number plates or unlawfully covered registration number plates across the state. […]
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Friday, June 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Founder, and pioneer National Chairman of the All progressives Grand Alliance APGA Chief Chekwas Okorie, has called on stakeholders particularly the political class in the South East geo political zone of Nigeria to avoid conducts capable of undermining the newly established South East Development Commission (SEDC) The Igbo leader who commended President […]
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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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Thursday, June 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency has criticised former presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, over his recent interview. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, made the remarks in a post on his verified X account on Wednesday. Bwala was reacting to Obi’s interview with […]
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Thursday, June 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The federal government says it is not considering the introduction of new taxes on telecommunications services or petroleum products. The clarification follows a recommendation by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which advised Nigeria to consider extending value-added tax (VAT) to fuel products and introducing excise duties on telecom services to boost revenue. […]
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has denied allegations that signatures were forged in the report that led to the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, described the allegation as false, insisting that no senator had complained of forgery or coercion during the process. Adaramodu was responding to claims by Adams […]
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said he would engage in dialogue with agitators and influential figures across the country if elected president. Speaking during an interview on Nevon News hosted by Rufai Oseni, Obi said he would be willing to sit down with Yoruba Nation agitator […]
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has expressed concern over the worsening security situation in the country, saying Nigerians are tired of the persistent killings, kidnappings, and violence. The bishops spoke on Tuesday during a thanksgiving Mass held at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Lagos to celebrate the 90th birthday of Emeritus […]
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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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Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in Lagos State have faulted a Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of their parties. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday ordered the deregistration […]
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have risen to 782, including 178 deaths, as the outbreak spreads to two additional health zones, authorities said. The latest situation report showed that 72 new confirmed cases, including 29 deaths, were recorded in the eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu. The […]
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticised the party’s decision to pick its vice-presidential candidate from the South-South region, saying the move further sidelines the South-East in national politics. In a statement shared on social media on Monday, Okonkwo said reports that the party had chosen a […]
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The South African government has expressed concern over the growing economic impact of xenophobia allegations against the country, saying businesses and entertainers are suffering losses across Africa. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, said the recent removal of foreign nationals from South Africa was aimed at illegal immigrants and should […]
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general election. The announcement was made on Monday by the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, ending weeks of speculation over who would be chosen as Atiku’s vice-presidential […]
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Sunday, June 14th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – June 14, 2026 (NAN) The Niger Police Command has confirmed the killing of three people by suspected bandits in Pissa village, Borgu Local Government Area. The command’s Spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the bandits attacked the village at about 9:00a.m. He said some […]
