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Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has described his team’s third-place playoff match against Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a formality. Hassan said he was pleased with Egypt’s performance, even though they failed to win the bronze medal. Nigeria rested key players such as Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Osimhen and Frank […]
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nigerian musician Baba Fryo has criticised Afrobeats star Wizkid over comments widely seen as disrespectful to the legacy of late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The controversy began after Seun Kuti, Fela’s son and frontman of Egypt 80, called out Wizkid’s fanbase for comparing the contemporary singer to his father. Seun […]
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Grammy-winning singer Wizkid has broken his silence amid an escalating online clash between his fans and Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti, son of the late music icon Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The controversy began last week after Seun Kuti, 43, accused Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC, of disrespecting his father’s legacy by […]
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned supporters of the opposition against attacking Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, or himself, saying such actions weaken the collective struggle for a better Nigeria. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Atiku said individuals who insult either leader do not […]
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Monday, January 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Management of the University of Nigeria UNN, acting on behalf of the Governing Council, has consented to students’ request that sundry fees should be increased by 60 percent as against planned 100 percent increment earlier proposed by the Management for the 2025/2026 academic session. The decision follows constructive engagements with the Student […]
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Monday, January 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nollywood actress and evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi, has said she will take legal action against Psalm Okpe, the founder of Fresh Oil Ministry International Church, over claims that he dated her for five years. Okpe, who ordained Anunobi into ministry, made the statement in an audio clip that recently went viral. In […]
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Monday, January 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday paid a private visit to former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), at his Hill Top residence in Minna, the capital of Niger State. Obasanjo arrived at the Ahmed Bola Tinubu International Airport, Minna, where he was received and escorted by Government House protocol officials […]
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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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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Egypt 4–2 on penalties on Saturday to win the third-place match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca. The game ended 0–0 after 90 minutes and was decided by a penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero for Nigeria, saving two penalties from Mohamed Salah […]
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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) – Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has described Calvin Bassey as the best centre-back at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Bassey featured in all of Nigeria’s matches at the tournament in Morocco and has been one of the team’s standout performers. The 26-year-old has led the Super Eagles’ defence, which […]
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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 […]
