Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # African Examiner Get latest Africa’s breaking news, politics ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.africanexaminer.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [ Police Service Commission  Dismisses  4 Senior  Officers, Sanctions 31 Others In Major  Disciplinary Sweep](https://www.africanexaminer.com/police-service-commission-dismisses-4-senior-officers-sanctions-31-others-in-major-disciplinary-sweep/) - (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, - [ADC Alleges APC Plans to Keep El-Rufai in Custody Until After 2027 Election](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-alleges-apc-plans-to-keep-el-rufai-in-custody-until-after-2027-election/) - (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. - [FG Denies Spending ₦8 Trillion Outside 2026 Budget](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fg-denies-spending-₦8-trillion-outside-2026-budget/) - 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 - [ADC to Tinubu: Nigerians Are Starving to Death Under Your Government](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-to-tinubu-nigerians-are-starving-to-death-under-your-government/) - (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), - [State Police Should Begin After 2027 Elections - Obi](https://www.africanexaminer.com/state-police-should-begin-after-2027-elections-obi/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called for the implementation of state police to be postponed until after the 2027 general election, warning that the new policing structure could be abused for political purposes if introduced without adequate safeguards. Obi made the call in a statement - [Nigeria Completes Handover Of Enugu Airport To Concessionaires](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-completes-handover-of-enugu-airport-to-concessionaires/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) __ The Federal Government has officially handed over the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to the concessionaires, Aero Alliance Limited, under a public-private partnership arrangement. Following the execution of the handover certificates, assets register, and other relevant documentation, Aero Alliance will now undertake the financing, rehabilitation, expansion, operation, and management of the - [Appeal Court Adjourns Hearing In ADC’s  Deregistration Suit Until July 7](https://www.africanexaminer.com/appeal-court-adjourns-hearing-in-adcs-deregistration-suit-until-july-7/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday adjourned until July 7 hearing in an appeal challenging the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and three other political parties. The appellate court shifted hearing to enable parties file and exchange their briefs of argument ahead of the substantive - [Mr Ibu’s Family Opens Up on Hardship After Actor’s Death](https://www.africanexaminer.com/mr-ibus-family-opens-up-on-hardship-after-actors-death/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The family of late Nollywood actor and comedian John Ikechukwu Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has spoken about the challenges they have faced since his death. During a recent visit by content creator King Mitchy, the family revealed that Mr Ibu’s only daughter and two sons have dropped out of school - [Second Batch of Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa Arrive Lagos](https://www.africanexaminer.com/second-batch-of-nigerians-evacuated-from-south-africa-arrive-lagos/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The second batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The 66 returnees landed at about 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday as part of the federal government's ongoing evacuation programme approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks - [6 Rescued as Three-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos](https://www.africanexaminer.com/6-rescued-as-three-storey-building-collapses-in-lagos/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - At least six people have been rescued after a three-storey commercial building collapsed at Alakija Bus Stop in the Satellite Town area of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, Lagos State. The Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, confirmed the incident in a statement shared on X on Thursday. According to him, - [School Abduction: Oyo Government Urges Teachers to End Strike](https://www.africanexaminer.com/school-abduction-oyo-government-urges-teachers-to-end-strike/) - AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Oyo State Government has appealed to the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) to suspend its ongoing strike and allow pupils and students to return to school. In a statement on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, said the appeal followed a meeting of the state executive council. The strike began - [Kwankwaso Threatens N10bn Defamation Suit Against Primate Ayodele](https://www.africanexaminer.com/kwankwaso-threatens-n10bn-defamation-suit-against-primate-ayodele/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has threatened to sue religious leader Primate Elijah Ayodele for N10 billion over alleged defamatory remarks. Through his lawyers, Magaji Mato Ibrahim SAN & Co, Kwankwaso accused the cleric of making false and damaging statements capable of harming his reputation and - [We'll Prevent Governors from Abusing State Police — Senate](https://www.africanexaminer.com/well-prevent-governors-from-abusing-state-police-senate/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has explained the measures put in place to prevent governors from abusing the proposed state police system after lawmakers passed a constitutional amendment bill to establish state police across Nigeria. Speaking during the debate on the bill, Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele said the proposed law contains safeguards to ensure that - [Court Jails Man 20 Years For Raping 85-Year-Old Woman](https://www.africanexaminer.com/court-jails-man-20-years-for-raping-85-year-old-woman/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) A Kano State High Court has sentenced a 32-year-old man, Muhammad Zulfalalu, popularly know as “Mai siket” to 20 years imprisonment for raping an 85-year-old woman. Zulfalalu, a resident of Gidan Kwano, Kwanar Dangora in Kiru Local Government Area of the state, was convicted on a nine-count charge bordering on rape - [Nigerian Senate passes State Police Bill](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigerian-senate-passes-state-police-bill/) - AFRICAN EXAMINER) –) The Senate on Wednesday, expeditiously passed the State Police Bill which sought to move Nigeria from a unitary policing structure to a federal policing mode. The passage of the bill followed the clause by clause consideration of the bill by the committee of the whole of the Senate. The bill is entitled: - [Lagos Shuts Oshodi Market Over Attack On Sanitation Officers](https://www.africanexaminer.com/lagos-shuts-oshodi-market-over-attack-on-sanitation-officers/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The Lagos State Government has shut down the Oshodi Resettlement Market following an attack on officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) during an enforcement operation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a - [Money Is Off-Limits in My Relationship — Nancy Isime](https://www.africanexaminer.com/money-is-off-limits-in-my-relationship-nancy-isime/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian actress Nancy Isime has said she does not discuss her earnings with her partner and does not expect him to share his financial details either. Speaking on the “Thank For Coming” podcast, the Blood Sisters star said money is a private matter in her relationships. She explained that she believes in - [Sowore’s Remand Dangerous for Democracy, Peter Obi Warns](https://www.africanexaminer.com/sowores-remand-dangerous-for-democracy-peter-obi-warns/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed concern over the remand of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore, describing the development as a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. Obi's reaction followed a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, where Justice Mohammed Umar ordered Sowore's remand in Kuje Prison pending the - [Presidency Knocks Obi Over Call for Tinubu’s Resignation](https://www.africanexaminer.com/presidency-knocks-obi-over-call-for-tinubus-resignation/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency has criticised former presidential candidate Peter Obi for calling on President Bola Tinubu to resign, describing the demand as “childish” and “anti-democratic.” Obi had urged Tinubu to step down after citing the resignation announcement of Keir Starmer, who said he would leave office amid public dissatisfaction over economic challenges and - [Burnham Favourites to Replace Starmer as UK Prime Minister](https://www.africanexaminer.com/burnham-favourites-to-replace-starmer-as-uk-prime-minister/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation following growing pressure from within the Labour Party. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street on Monday, Starmer said he would remain in office temporarily to ensure a smooth transition to a new leader. "Every decision I've taken has been about putting the country I - [IPOB: We stand 100% behind Nnamdi Kanu – Biafra War Veterans](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ipob-we-stand-100-behind-nnamdi-kanu-biafra-war-veterans/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Biafra Veterans have expressed support for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, amid the crisis in the organisation following the dissolution of the 3rd Administration of the group’s Directorate of State, DOS. In a statement made available to journalists in Umuahia on Monday, signed by Elder Sunday - [Stranded Nigerians Protest Delay in Repatriation Flights from South Africa](https://www.africanexaminer.com/stranded-nigerians-protest-delay-in-repatriation-flights-from-south-africa/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Some Nigerians in South Africa on Monday protested at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria over delays in the evacuation of citizens who registered to return home. The protest comes weeks after the federal government began the repatriation of Nigerians amid growing concerns over xenophobic attacks and a June 30 deadline issued - [Obi Calls on Tinubu to Resign Over Alleged MisGovernance](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obi-calls-on-tinubu-to-resign-over-alleged-misgovernance/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing what he described as a “monumental failure” in governance. Obi made the call after listening to a resignation speech by Keir Starmer, who announced plans to step down - [279 Kidnapped, 842 Killed in Nigeria in May – Report](https://www.africanexaminer.com/279-kidnapped-842-killed-in-nigeria-in-may-report/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A new report has revealed that no fewer than 279 people were kidnapped across Nigeria in May 2026, while 842 people lost their lives in 156 violent incidents recorded during the month. The figures were released by Nextier through its Nigeria Violent Conflicts Database and show a worsening security situation in the - [There Are No Polling Units on Social Media,  Oyebanji Mocks Opponents](https://www.africanexaminer.com/there-are-no-polling-units-on-social-media-oyebanji-mocks-opponents/) - (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 - [ADC Candidate Alleges Vote Buying, Assault During Ekiti Governorship Election](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-candidate-alleges-vote-buying-assault-during-ekiti-governorship-election/) - (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 - [World Cup: Algeria Protests Referee’s Decision On Messi’s Dangerous Tackle](https://www.africanexaminer.com/world-cup-algeria-protests-referees-decision-on-messis-dangerous-tackle/) - 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, - [FUOYE Suspends 2 Students Over Alleged Cyberbullying of Former SUG President](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fuoye-suspends-2-students-over-alleged-cyberbullying-of-former-sug-president/) - (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 - [Kwara Bans School Graduation Ceremonies Over Insecurity ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/kwara-bans-school-graduation-ceremonies-over-insecurity/) - (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 - [Enugu Police Begins Clamp Down On Unregistered Vehicles](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-police-begins-clamp-down-on-unregistered-vehicles/) - (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. - [APGA Founding Chairman,  Chekwas Okorie Cautions Against  Undermining SEDC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/apga-founding-chairman-chekwas-okorie-cautions-against-undermining-sedc/) - (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 - [Oshiomhole Retracts Forgery Claim Over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension](https://www.africanexaminer.com/oshiomhole-retracts-forgery-claim-over-natasha-akpoti-uduaghans-suspension/) - (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 - [Presidency Mocks Peter Obi Over Interview Performance](https://www.africanexaminer.com/presidency-mocks-peter-obi-over-interview-performance/) - (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 - [No New Taxes On Telecom Services, Petroleum Products – Nigerian Govt ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/no-new-taxes-on-telecom-services-petroleum-products-nigerian-govt/) - (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. - [Senate Rejects Forgery Allegations In Natasha Suspension Report](https://www.africanexaminer.com/senate-rejects-forgery-allegations-in-natasha-suspension-report/) - (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 - [Peter Obi: I Will Dialogue With Gumi, Igboho, Biafra Agitators If Elected President](https://www.africanexaminer.com/peter-obi-i-will-dialogue-with-gumi-igboho-biafra-agitators-if-elected-president/) - (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 - [Catholic Bishops Raise Alarm Over Insecurity, Urge Government to Act](https://www.africanexaminer.com/catholic-bishops-raise-alarm-over-insecurity-urge-government-to-act/) - (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 - [Anambra Police Arrests 2 Suspected Producers Of Adultrated Alcoholic Drinks](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anambra-police-arrests-2-suspected-producers-of-adultrated-alcoholic-drinks/) - (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 - [Deregistration: ADC, Accord, Others Reject Court Order](https://www.africanexaminer.com/deregistration-adc-accord-others-reject-court-order/) - (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 - [Ebola Cases Hit 782 In DRC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ebola-cases-hit-782-in-drc/) - (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 - [Kenneth Okonkwo Criticises ADC Over Amaechi As Running Mate](https://www.africanexaminer.com/kenneth-okonkwo-criticises-adc-over-amaechi-as-running-mate/) - (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 - [South Africa Laments Economic Impact of Xenophobia incidents](https://www.africanexaminer.com/south-africa-laments-economic-impact-of-xenophobia-incidents/) - (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 - [ADC Names Amaechi As Atiku’s Running Mate for 2027 Election](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-names-amaechi-as-atikus-running-mate-for-2027-election/) - (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 - [Bandits Kill 3, Burn Houses In Niger – Police](https://www.africanexaminer.com/bandits-kill-3-burn-houses-in-niger-police/) - (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 - [Ojukwu Varsity Sacks 4 Lecturers Over Alleged Sexual Abuse, Extortion, Misconduct](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ojukwu-varsity-sacks-4-lecturers-over-alleged-sexual-abuse-extortion-misconduct/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra, has dismissed five lecturers over alleged sexual abuse, harassment, intimidation, extortion and other forms of misconduct. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Harrison Madubueze, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Awka. Madubueze said the decision was taken at the 122nd meeting - [Negotiating With Terrorists Attracts 20-Year Jail Term – Falana Warns FG, States](https://www.africanexaminer.com/negotiating-with-terrorists-attracts-20-year-jail-term-falana-warns-fg-states/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has warned the Federal Government and state governments against negotiating with terrorists and bandits, saying the practice is against the law. Falana gave the warning while delivering the keynote address at the second annual general meeting of Amnesty International in Abuja on June 13, 2026. According to - [NDC Crisis; Aisha Yesufu Tackles Dickson](https://www.africanexaminer.com/dc-crisis-aisha-yesufu-tackles-dickson/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- A senatorial aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Federal Capital Territory, Aisha Yesufu, has criticised the party's national leader, Seriake Dickson, over comments he made during a recent interview. In a lengthy post on her verified X account on Thursday, Yesufu said Dickson appeared to be "fighting a war - [Anambra Arrests Pastor Accused of Taking Married Women as Wives](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nambra-arrests-pastor-accused-of-taking-married-women-as-wives/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Anambra State Government has confirmed the arrest of Pastor Harrison Charles, founder of Day Spring Assembly in Awada, Onitsha, over allegations that he took several married women from their husbands and made them his wives. The pastor, whose church members are among his accusers, is also alleged to have encouraged wife-swapping - [Ex-Army Spokesperson Rabe Dies in Bandits’ Captivity](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ex-army-spokesperson-rabe-dies-in-bandits-captivity/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in the custody of bandits, describing the incident as a tragic loss to the state and the nation. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and - [Williams Disappointed Over Lack of African Support for South Africa](https://www.africanexaminer.com/williams-disappointed-over-lack-of-african-support-for-south-africa/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has said he is disappointed by what he described as a lack of support from other African fans after South Africa’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match, played against co-hosts Mexico national football team, saw South Africa - [We Are All Victims, Not Enemies, Defece Minister Tells Nigerians](https://www.africanexaminer.com/we-are-all-victims-not-enemies-defece-minister-tells-nigerians/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said that security forces are not enemies of the country but victims of the same insecurity affecting Nigerians. Speaking during the June 12, 2026 edition of The Platform aired on Channels Television, the minister appealed to citizens to support security agencies in the fight against - [Bandits Disrupt WAEC Exam in Kogi, Kill Vice Principal, 6 year-old Boy](https://www.africanexaminer.com/bandits-disrupt-waec-exam-in-kogi-kill-vice-principal-6-year-old-boy/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Three persons, including a school vice principal and a six-year-old boy, were killed on Wednesday when armed bandits attacked a community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, disrupting an ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Kogi State Police - [EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO Again Over Alleged ₦13m Cancer Fraud](https://www.africanexaminer.com/efcc-arraigns-blessing-ceo-again-over-alleged-₦13m-cancer-fraud/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again arraigned controversial social media personality and self-styled relationship expert, Blessing CEO, over an alleged ₦13 million cancer-related fraud. Blessing CEO was arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, on a fresh six-count charge bordering on - [Peter Obi Demands N5bn, Apology from Kenneth Okonkwo Over Alleged Defamation](https://www.africanexaminer.com/peter-obi-demands-n5bn-apology-from-kenneth-okonkwo-over-alleged-defamation/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has demanded N5 billion in damages and a public apology from actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo over alleged defamatory statements. In a letter dated June 9, 2026, Obi's lawyers, led by Alex Ejesieme (SAN), accused Okonkwo of making false and damaging allegations during - [NLC Rejects Tax On Minimum Wage, Demands Living Wage](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nlc-rejects-tax-on-minimum-wage-demands-living-wage/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected any proposal to impose tax on the national minimum wage, insisting on urgent adoption of a living wage for Nigerian workers. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, disclosed this to newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th Session of the International Labour Conference(ILC) on Tuesday - [Police Dismiss Kidnap Claim In Suleja Schools](https://www.africanexaminer.com/police-dismiss-kidnap-claim-in-suleja-schools/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Niger has dismissed claims of kidnapping of schools children in Suleja Local Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there was panic among parents in Suleja on Wednesday afternoon following rumours that kidnappers have attacked a school in Gauraka area of the council. A source at - [Reps Summon Service Chiefs, NSA Ribadu Over  Insecurity](https://www.africanexaminer.com/reps-summon-service-chiefs-nsa-ribadu-over-insecurity/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has summoned Nigeria’s service chiefs and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to appear before it over the worsening security situation in the country. The resolution was passed on Tuesday during plenary following a motion of urgent public importance moved by Sulaiman Gumi, who represents Gummi/Bukkuyum federal constituency in - [Nobody Can Stop Me From Going Anywhere in Nigeria – Gumi](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nobody-can-stop-me-from-going-anywhere-in-nigeria-gumi/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said he has the right to travel anywhere within Nigeria following criticism of his visit to Ibadan, Oyo State. Gumi made the statement in a post on his Facebook page on Tuesday, where he reacted to the controversy surrounding his visit to the South-West city. He - [First Batch of Repatriated Nigerians to Arrive Thursday – FG](https://www.africanexaminer.com/first-batch-of-repatriated-nigerians-to-arrive-thursday-fg/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has announced that the first batch of Nigerians being evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks will arrive in the country on Thursday. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the returnees are expected to arrive at - [US Entry Refusal Ends Somali Referee’s World Cup Hopes](https://www.africanexaminer.com/us-entry-refusal-ends-somali-referees-world-cup-hopes/) - (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 - [FG Reschedules airlift  of Nigerians from South Africa to Wednesday](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fg-reschedules-airlift-of-nigerians-from-south-africa-to-wednesday/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has postponed the planned repatriation of Nigerians in South Africa to Wednesday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the flight, earlier scheduled for Monday, was moved due to “unforeseen logistical considerations”. The ministry spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, did not give further details on the delay. It is still unclear where - [APC Announces New Deputy Governorship Candidate in Lagos](https://www.africanexaminer.com/apc-announces-new-deputy-governorship-candidate-in-lagos/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced 40-year-old Damilola Sonayon-James as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027 Lagos State election. Sonayon-James currently serves as the Lagos State deputy woman leader of the APC. The announcement was made by Lagos APC chairman Cornelius Ojelabi, who said the - [No Surrender to Bandits, Tinubu Declares ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/no-surrender-to-bandits-says-tinubu-declares/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that his administration will not yield to terrorism, banditry, or criminal intimidation, pledging to intensify efforts to secure the country and rescue all kidnapped victims. Speaking through George Akume during a Democracy Day church service in Abuja, the President said the protection of lives and property remains the - [PDP Crisis: Wabara, Babangida Aliyu, Jerry Gana, Others Sue INEC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/pdp-crisis-wabara-babangida-aliyu-jerry-gana-others-sue-inec/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – )The Sen. Adolphus Wabara-led Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has instituted a suit against Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding recognition of its interim National Working Committee (NWC). The BoT and the PDP, in a fresh suit, sought an order compelling INEC to, forthwith, update its - [South-West CAN Calls For Improved Measures Against Insecurity](https://www.africanexaminer.com/south-west-can-calls-for-improved-measures-against-insecurity/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The South-West Zone of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed concern over security challenges in parts of the country and called for sustained efforts to protect lives and property. The association expressed its position in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos and signed by the South-West CAN Chairman, - [Group Seeks Urgent Rescue Of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers](https://www.africanexaminer.com/group-seeks-urgent-rescue-of-abducted-oyo-schoolchildren-teachers/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The Save the Future of Children Initiative (SFCI), a non-governmental organisation, has advised the Federal and State Governments to intensify efforts to rescue abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo. In a statement signed on Sunday by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Oyedeji Olufemi, the child rights advocacy organisation expressed concern over - [Anambra Government Arraigns Eight Pastors Over Alleged Fake Miracle](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anambra-government-arraigns-eight-pastors-over-alleged-fake-miracle/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra State Government has arraigned eight pastors before a High Court in Awka over allegations that they violated the state’s Homeland Security Law 2025 by staging fake miracles using hired actors to deceive worshippers. The defendants are: Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, - [Renowned Architect Femi Majekodunmi Dies at 86](https://www.africanexaminer.com/renowned-architect-femi-majekodunmi-dies-at-86/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria's architectural community is mourning the passing of Olufemi (Femi) Majekodunmi, founder of fmaarchitects.com⁠. He died on Friday at the age of 86. Born on May 1, 1940, in London, England, to Moses Majekodunmi and Tomi Agbebi, he spent part of his childhood in the United Kingdom before relocating to Nigeria, where - [Over 1,000 Nigerians Seek Evacuation from South Africa Amid Rising Attacks](https://www.africanexaminer.com/over-1000-nigerians-seek-evacuation-from-south-africa-amid-rising-attacks/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – More than 1,000 Nigerians living in South Africa have registered to return home following a fresh wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals. According to Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1,094 Nigerians have so far indicated interest in the voluntary repatriation programme, a sharp increase from the 130 who initially applied when - [Aiyedatiwa Appoints Odusanya As New Head Of Service](https://www.africanexaminer.com/aiyedatiwa-appoints-odusanya-as-new-head-of-service/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the appointment of Mr Segun Odusanya as the new Head of Service of the state. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Akure by Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan. According to Adeniyan, Odusanya’s appointment is with effect - [Makinde Urges Patience Over Oyo  Abductions](https://www.africanexaminer.com/makinde-urges-patience-over-oyo-abductions/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reassured families and residents of Oriire Council Area that the government and security agencies are working round the clock to secure the release of abducted teachers and pupils. Makinde gave the assurance on Friday, while hosting a Nigerian Air Force delegation led by Air - [Anambra Court Remands 8 Pastors Over Alleged Fake Miracles](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anambra-court-remands-8-pastors-over-alleged-fake-miracles/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) —The Homeland Security Special Court sitting in Awka, Anambra on Friday remanded eight pastors in custodial centre over alleged involvement in staging fake miracles, popularly known as “arrangee” miracles. The defendants are; Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Ugochukwu Ekeleme, Bishop Emeka Nwamkpa, Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Ebele Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama. They were arraigned - [Kenneth Okonkwo: Voting for Peter Obi in 2027 Will Benefit Tinubu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/kenneth-okonkwo-voting-for-peter-obi-in-2027-will-benefit-tinubu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has argued that any vote cast for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election would ultimately work in favour of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview with Symfoni TV on Wednesday, Okonkwo said opposition parties must unite behind a single candidate - [Sunday Igboho Threatens to Expose Politicians Linked to Oyo School Abduction](https://www.africanexaminer.com/sunday-igboho-threatens-to-expose-politicians-linked-to-oyo-school-abduction/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Sunday Adeyemo, the Yoruba Nation activist popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to reveal the identities of politicians he claims are behind the abduction of schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Speaking to newly elected leaders of the National Association of Nigerian Students at his residence in the - [Protesters Storm Abuja Over Oyo School Abduction](https://www.africanexaminer.com/protesters-storm-abuja-over-oyo-school-abduction/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Angry Nigerians on Thursday took to the streets of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to protest the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. The protesters, who gathered in large numbers, marched through parts of the city chanting slogans such as “Tinubu must go,” “Rescue them or resign,” and “Bring - [Why I Can’t Commit to One Woman — Flavour](https://www.africanexaminer.com/why-i-cant-commit-to-one-woman-flavour/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nigerian singer Flavour has explained why he finds it difficult to commit to one woman. Speaking in a video broadcast, the music star said he sees himself as someone who belongs to “the wild world” rather than to a single person. According to the singer, some men are comfortable living a settled - [Omo-Agege Backs Peter Obi, Pledges Loyalty to NDC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/omo-agege-backs-peter-obi-pledges-loyalty-to-ndc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has declared his support for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday, Omo-Agege said Obi is his preferred candidate for the presidency and that his loyalty now belongs - [Edo Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Decomposed Body](https://www.africanexaminer.com/edo-police-arrest-suspected-kidnapper-recover-decomposed-body/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - ) The Police command in Edo, has arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered the body of one of three women abducted them. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Benin. She said the victims were abducted from their residence in Iyowa - [Atiku Challenges INEC on Data Leak](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-challenges-inec-on-data-leak/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the unauthorised release of the voter registration details of Nollywood actor Emeka Ike. The controversy began after Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, posted screenshots on X showing details of Ike's voter registration transfer from Imo - [ADC Unveils  Yanoko As Kano Governorship Candidate For 2027](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-unveils-yanoko-as-kano-governorship-candidate-for-2027/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -) The African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction led by Nafi’u Bala Gombe has unveiled Idris Yanoko as its governorship candidate for Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s acting chairman in Kano State, Musa Yankaba, disclosed this while formally presenting Yanoko to Nafi’u Bala. Yankaba said the decision followed consultations - [Enugu NUT protests abduction of Oyo pupils, demand safe learning environment nationwide](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-nut-protests-abduction-of-oyo-pupils-demand-safe-learning-environment-nationwide/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Enugu State, has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to secure the immediate release of teachers and pupils abducted in Oyo State. The union also called for safe and secured learning environment across the country. They stated this during a solidarity protest by teachers in - [PSC Dismisses Fake Police Recruitment Shortlist](https://www.africanexaminer.com/psc-dismisses-fake-police-recruitment-shortlist/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Police Service Commission (PSC) has warned the public against a fake shortlist of candidates for medical examination currently circulating on social media. In a statement issued on Monday by its Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission said it had not released any list of successful candidates for - [Davido, Victony, Timaya Urge Tinubu to Rescue Kidnapped Oyo Schoolchildren](https://www.africanexaminer.com/davido-victony-timaya-urge-tinubu-to-rescue-kidnapped-oyo-schoolchildren/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian musicians have joined calls for the rescue of pupils, students and teachers kidnapped by gunmen in Oyo State. The victims were abducted on May 15, 2026, from Baptist Nursery and Primary School (Yawota), Community Grammar School, and L.A Primary School (Esiele) in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. According - [I Don't  Steal Public Funds – Amaechi](https://www.africanexaminer.com/i-dont-steal-public-funds-amaechi/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has described himself as a simple politician who does not steal public funds. Amaechi made the remark during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, where he spoke about corruption, transparency, and life in public office. According to him, many people - [Police Warn Against Retaliation Attacks on South Africans in Nigeria Over Xenophobic Violence](https://www.africanexaminer.com/police-warn-against-retaliation-attacks-on-south-africans-in-nigeria-over-xenophobic-violence/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned Nigerians against carrying out retaliatory attacks on South African nationals, businesses, or interests in the country following recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. In a statement issued on Sunday, police spokesperson Anthony Placid said the force had received reports and concerns about possible - [2027: ADC, Atiku Won’t Get 10% Votes in Rivers – Wike](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-adc-atiku-wont-get-10-votes-in-rivers-wike/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will not secure up to 10 percent of votes in Rivers State during the 2027 general elections. Wike made the statement during a luncheon held in honour of candidates - [Gbaja, Ribadu Lead Presidential Delegation to Oyo Over Abducted Schoolchildren, Teachers](https://www.africanexaminer.com/gbaja-ribadu-lead-presidential-delegation-to-oyo-over-abducted-schoolchildren-teachers/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A presidential delegation led by Femi Gbajabiamila and Nuhu Ribadu on Sunday visited Ogbomoso in Oyo State following the abduction of dozens of schoolchildren and teachers by suspected bandits. The victims were kidnapped on May 15 when gunmen attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area. The affected schools were Baptist Nursery - [I Took Bullets, Punches to Become Nigeria’s President –Tinubu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/i-took-bullets-punches-to-become-nigerias-president-tinubu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has said he faced several political and legal challenges on his journey to becoming Nigeria’s president. Tinubu made the remark when he hosted members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, at his residence in Lagos. Reflecting on the 2023 presidential election, the president - [2027: Kwankwaso Wont Be Spare Tire As My VP –Obi](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-kwankwaso-wont-be-spare-tire-as-my-vp-obi/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has assured Nigerians that his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, will play an active role in government if they win the 2027 presidential election. Obi made the statement on Saturday at the NDC national convention in Abuja, where he officially announced Kwankwaso - [PSG Beat Arsenal 4-3 In Shootout To Retain Champions League Title](https://www.africanexaminer.com/psg-beat-arsenal-4-3-in-shootout-to-retain-champions-league-title/) - 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 - [Bauchi 2027: Ndc Picks Ibrahim Kashim As Governorship Candidate](https://www.africanexaminer.com/bauchi-2027-ndc-picks-ibrahim-kashim-as-governorship-candidate/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Mr Ibrahim Kashim, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections through a consensus arrangement. The Chairman of the Electoral Committee for the Bauchi State governorship primary election, Mr Paul Daniel, announced Kashim’s emergence on - [Ex-Deputy Governor Vows To Unseat Governor Yusuf In Kano](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ex-deputy-governor-vows-to-unseat-governor-yusuf-in-kano/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially affirmed former Kano State Deputy Governor, Abdussalam Aminu-Gwarzo, as its gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general elections. The Chairman of the Primaries Committee from the party’s national headquarters, Mainasara Abubakar-Sani confirmed this during the party’s primaries on Friday in the state. Abubakar-Sani commended - [Coup Plotters Were Doomed — Defence Minister](https://www.africanexaminer.com/coup-plotters-were-doomed-defence-minister/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has described the officers accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu as “confused individuals” who had little support. Speaking on Arise News on Friday, Musa said even ordinary Nigerians would have resisted the coup plotters if the military had not stepped in. “Even the civilians - [Ransom Payments Now Routine in Nigeria — Atiku](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ransom-payments-now-routine-in-nigeria-atiku/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over rising insecurity and economic hardship in the country. In a statement released on Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said many Nigerians now see ransom payments as part of normal family expenses. - [2027: "I Remain Authentic Pdp Guber Candidate In Enugu" Says Chief Nnamani](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-i-remain-authentic-pdp-guber-candidate-in-enugu-says-chief-nnamani/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Factioner gubernatorial Candidate of the People's Democratic party (PDP) in Enugu state, Chief Sampson Chukwu Nnamani has dismissed the allegation of his suspension from the party before the primary election, insisting that he remains the authentic flag bearer of the party in 2027 Addressing a press conference at the Nigeria Union - [No Plan to Make Jonathan PDP Candidate — Wike Faction](https://www.africanexaminer.com/no-plan-to-make-jonathan-pdp-candidate-wike-faction/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has denied reports claiming that former President Goodluck Jonathan has been chosen as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. In a statement issued on Friday, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, described the reports - [ PDP Chieftain In Enugu Raises Alarm Over Alleged Threat To His Life](https://www.africanexaminer.com/pdp-chieftain-in-enugu-raises-alarm-over-alleged-threat-to-his-life/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The National Vice Chairman (Southeast) geo political zone of the crisis ridden Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barrister Ray Nnaji, has cried out over alleged threat to his life by the Enugu state Factional governorship Candidate of the party, chief Sampson Chukwu Namani, following suspension from the party. Speaking with Journalists Wednesday in - [ADC: Atiku Calls for Hard Work, Not Celebration](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-atiku-calls-for-hard-work-not-celebration/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said it is not yet time to celebrate his emergence as the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 election. In a post on X, Atiku urged members of the African Democratic Congress to remain united and focused, saying - [Nigerians React as Bayo Onanuga Calls For Arrest of VDM](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigerians-react-as-bayo-onanuga-calls-for-arrest-of-vdm/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The call of presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga for the arrest of Nigerian activist, Vicent Otse, better known as VeryDark Man, has sparked reactions on social media. The African Examiner writes that Onanuga has called for the arrest of VeryDarkMan, following an AI video, where VDM “shared” a voice note of President Tinubu - [Omo-Agege Quits APC Amid Delta Crisis](https://www.africanexaminer.com/omo-agege-quits-apc-amid-delta-crisis/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Former Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has announced his resignation from the ruling-All Progressives Congress (APC), with immediate effect. Omo-Agege’s resignation is contained in a letter dated May 22 and addressed to the Chairman of Orogun Ward 2, Ughelli North LGA. The former lawmaker’s Media Aide, Mr Sunday Areh, disclosed - [Amaechi Gets Birthday Tribute From Atiku Abubakar](https://www.africanexaminer.com/amaechi-gets-birthday-tribute-from-atiku-abubakar/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has sent birthday wishes to former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, describing him as a patriot and wishing him strength and good health. Amaechi turned 61 on May 27, 2026. In a message posted on his X account, Atiku praised his years of service to Rivers State and - [Nwoko Rejects Delta Senatorial Primary Result](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nwoko-rejects-delta-senatorial-primary-result/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ned Nwoko, says he will go to court to challenge the outcome of the party’s senatorial primary in Delta State. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television, Nwoko insisted that he won the primary based on results he said were gathered from the wards. - [No One Should Die for Politics – Opeyemi Bamidele](https://www.africanexaminer.com/no-one-should-die-for-politics-opeyemi-bamidele/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians have been urged to reject violence ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, made the appeal in a statement released on Wednesday to mark the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Bamidele said no Nigerian should lose his or her life because of politics or the ambition of - [About 30,000 Armed Fulani Fighters Active in Nigeria - USCIRF](https://www.africanexaminer.com/about-30000-armed-fulani-fighters-active-in-nigeria-uscirf/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, according to a new report released in May 2026 by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF. The report described the militants as some of the deadliest non-state actors responsible for religious freedom violations in the country. According to - [Gombe PDP Guber Aspirant Rejects Pantami’s Endorsement](https://www.africanexaminer.com/gombe-pdp-guber-aspirant-rejects-pantamis-endorsement/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Kamisu Mailantarki, a governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State, has rejected the endorsement of Isa Pantami as the party’s gubernatorial flagbearer in the 2027 election. Pantami, an ex-Minister of Communition has been declared as the PDP governorship candidate following a consensus arrangement. Reacting to the development - [Abia Gov’s Wife Donates 35 Houses To Indigent Widows](https://www.africanexaminer.com/abia-govs-wife-donates-35-houses-to-indigent-widows/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER)-- The Wife of the Abia Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, on Tuesday, handed over 35 newly built three-bedroom bungalows to indigent widows across the 17 Local Government Areas (LGA) of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the houses were built under the “Dignity Homes” initiative and allocated two to each - [Basketmouth’s Estranged Wife Questions Marriage](https://www.africanexaminer.com/basketmouths-estranged-wife-questions-marriage/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Elsie Okpocha, the estranged wife of comedian Basketmouth, has spoken about the emotional struggles some women face in marriage. In a post shared on her Instagram story, she reacted to a conversation about a woman who said she does not list her husband as her emergency contact because he often does not - [ADC Says Tinubu’s Primary Vote Claim Doesn’t Reflect Nigeria’s Political Reality](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-says-tinubus-primary-vote-claim-doesnt-reflect-nigerias-political-reality/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s claim that he secured 10.99 million votes during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries, saying the figures do not reflect Nigeria’s political reality. The party warned that such claims could raise concerns ahead of the 2027 general elections and insisted it - [Nigeria  Slashes Train Fares by 50% for Sallah Celebration](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-slashes-train-fares-by-50-for-sallah-celebration/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent discount on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The discount will run from Tuesday, May 26, 2026, to Monday, June 1, 2026. This was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary - [Atiku Sweeps Five States As ADC Presidential Race Heats Up](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-sweeps-five-states-as-adc-presidential-race-heats-up/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken an early lead in the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress after winning in five states. Atiku is contesting against former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen for the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Results from some - [Enugu NDC Crisis Escalates; Embattled State Chairman Anih Dismisses Impersonation Allegation](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-ndc-crisis-escalates-embattled-state-chairman-anih-dismisses-impersonation-allegation-against-him/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The crisis rocking the Enugu state chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC, has worsened, as the Embattled chairman of the party in the state, Dr. Paul Anih, has dismissed a disclaimer issued against him by the party's national publicity Secretary, Osa Director (Esq). Addressing a press Conference at the Nigeria Union - [AfDB Seeks Urgent Reforms To Unlock Africa’s $4 Trillion Savings](https://www.africanexaminer.com/afdb-seeks-urgent-reforms-to-unlock-africas-4-trillion-savings/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, has called for urgent reforms to unlock Africa’s estimated four trillion dollars in domestic savings. Tah made the call at the official opening of the 2026 AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday. While outlining Africa’s financing - [Rangers Beat Ikorodu City to Secure NPFL Crown](https://www.africanexaminer.com/rangers-beat-ikorodu-city-to-secure-npfl-crown/) - (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 - [Tinubu Admits Nigerians Facing Hardship, Insecurity](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-admits-nigerians-facing-hardship-insecurity/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Bola Tinubu has admitted that many Nigerians are still struggling with hardship and insecurity across the country. Speaking on Sunday after accepting the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket for the 2027 election, Tinubu said his government understands the pains Nigerians are facing due to rising prices and economic changes. He said - [Ebola’s Risk High, Says NCDC as East Africa Battles Fresh Outbreaks](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ebolas-risk-high-says-ncdc-as-east-africa-battles-fresh-outbreaks/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nigeria has stepped up surveillance and emergency measures over fears of a possible Ebola outbreak following fresh cases reported in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said that although no Ebola case has been recorded in the country, the risk of the - [Uzodinma Says APC’s Structure Gives it Edge in 2027 Election](https://www.africanexaminer.com/uzodinma-says-apcs-structure-gives-it-edge-in-2027-election/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has said Nigeria’s democracy could be at risk if opposition parties fail to build strong structures ahead of the 2027 general elections. He commented on Saturday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary, where President Bola Tinubu emerged as the party’s candidate. Uzodinma said democracy can - [Obi Denies Rift With Atiku Abubakar Amid 2027 Coalition Cracks](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obi-denies-rift-with-atiku-abubakar-amid-2027-coalition-cracks/) - (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 - [APC to hand Tinubu Certificate of Return in Abuja](https://www.africanexaminer.com/apc-to-hand-tinubu-certificate-of-return-in-abuja/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bola Tinubu is set to receive the Certificate of Return and the presidential flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday, officially confirming him as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general election. The presentation will take place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja after the completion - [35 Million Nigerians Risk Acute Hunger Between June And August — UN](https://www.africanexaminer.com/35-million-nigerians-risk-acute-hunger-between-june-and-august-un/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The United Nations has warned that about 35 million Nigerians could face acute hunger between June and August this year. In a report released on Friday, the UN humanitarian country team said Nigeria is facing a worsening food crisis, especially in the northern part of the country. According to the report, nearly - [Fayemi Opens Up on Obi-Tinubu Vatican Encounter](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fayemi-opens-up-on-obi-tinubu-vatican-encounter/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has revealed that he convinced Peter Obi to greet President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in May 2025. Fayemi spoke during an interview on Edmund Obilo’s YouTube channel, released on Thursday. According to him, Obi was initially reluctant - [Dabo Clinches PDP Senatorial Ticket; Battles Bala Muhammad, Abdullahi For Bauchi South Seat](https://www.africanexaminer.com/dabo-clinches-pdp-senatorial-ticket-battles-bala-muhammad-abdullahi-for-bauchi-south-seat/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Bauchi State, Danjuma Adamu Dabo has won the ticket of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for the Bauchi South Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dr. Dabo, a grassroot politician and philanthropist, defected to the opposition PDP recently following intense pressure from - [Desmond Elliot Will Apeal Primary's Defeat](https://www.africanexaminer.com/desmond-elliot-will-apeal-primarys-defeat/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Desmond Elliot, the lawmaker representing Surulere constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has said he will appeal the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election. Elliot lost the APC ticket for another term in the assembly to Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, who is reportedly backed by Femi Gbajabiamila. Odunuga-Bakare - [Kwankwaso Rejects Claims of Secret Alliance With Tinubu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/kwankwaso-rejects-claims-of-secret-alliance-with-tinubu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Rabiu Kwankwaso has denied claims that he is secretly working for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso spoke on Wednesday night during an interview with Global TV, where he described the allegations as false. The former Kano governor said only “foolish people” would believe claims that he was - [Sierra Leone Receives Nigerians, Others Deported from US](https://www.africanexaminer.com/sierra-leone-receives-nigerians-others-deported-from-us/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Sierra Leone on Wednesday became the latest African country to receive migrants expelled from the United States under President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. A first plane carrying nine West African migrants landed Wednesday morning at the international airport just outside Freetown, an AFP journalist saw. “We have received nine deportees this morning - [Tinubu Replaces Oloyede, Appoints Segun Aina as JAMB Registrar](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-replaces-oloyede-appoints-segun-aina-as-jamb-registrar/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has appointed Segun Aina as the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Aina, a professor of computer engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, will take over from Ishaq Oloyede when his tenure ends on July 31, 2026. At 39, Aina becomes the youngest person ever appointed - [APC Produces Only 3 Female Senatorial Candidates Despite 35% Affirmative Action Calls](https://www.africanexaminer.com/apc-produces-only-3-female-senatorial-candidates-despite-35-affirmative-action-calls/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress has produced only three female senatorial candidates in the primaries conducted so far ahead of the 2027 general election. Out of Nigeria’s 109 senatorial districts, the party has concluded primaries and announced candidates for 99 districts, while 10 contests remain pending, inconclusive, or yet to be officially released. - [Obi Says He Is Not Worried About Jonathan’s Rumoured 2027 Presidential Bid](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obi-says-he-is-not-worried-about-jonathans-rumoured-2027-presidential-bid/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINNER) - Peter Obi has said he is not bothered by reports that former President Goodluck Jonathan may contest the 2027 presidential election. Obi said his main focus is on providing credible leadership and helping to rebuild Nigeria, rather than worrying about who may join the race. He spoke on Tuesday night after participating - [FG Begins Payment of Delayed Allowances to Nigerian Students Abroad](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fg-begins-payment-of-delayed-allowances-to-nigerian-students-abroad/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- The Federal Government has started paying the delayed 2025 allowances to Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) programme. The update was announced in a statement released on May 19, 2026, by the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the ministry, the Central Bank of Nigeria has transferred approved - [Workers At Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu Embark On Indefinite Strike Over Promotion Policy ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/workers-at-federal-neuropsychiatric-hospital-enugu-embark-on-indefinite-strike-over-promotion-policy/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Services at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu were Tuesday paralyzed as workers under the umbrella of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) embarked on an indefinite strike over what they described as “obnoxious same-scale promotion” implemented during the hospital’s 2025 promotion exercise. - [Anambra Announces New Burial Law; Violators To Pay 1 Million, or 6 Months Imprisonment](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anambra-announces-new-burial-law-violators-to-pay-1-million-or-6-months-imprisonment/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of measure aimed at curbing flamboyant and lavish funeral ceremonies in Anambra state, South East Nigeria, the governor Chukwuma Soludo led government has introduced a sweeping new burial law banning the presentation of expensive items such as cows, goats, and other lavish gifts during condolence visits. Citizens of the state, - [How I Settled Obasanjo–Murtala Rift — Gowon](https://www.africanexaminer.com/how-i-settled-obasanjo-murtala-rift-gowon/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has revealed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo initially refused to serve under Colonel Murtala Muhammed during the Nigerian Civil War. Gowon disclosed in his autobiography, My Life of Duty and Allegiance, where he recounted tensions within the military command structure during the war. According - [I’m Not in ADC Race for VP Race –Amaechi Fumes](https://www.africanexaminer.com/im-not-in-adc-race-for-vp-race-amaechi-fumes/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said he did not purchase the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential nomination form to become a running mate in the 2027 election. Amaechi made the statement on Monday during an interview on Trust TV, where he spoke about the ongoing contest for the party’s presidential - [Desmond Elliot Defends Role in Failed Obasa’s Impeachment Plot](https://www.africanexaminer.com/desmond-elliot-defends-role-in-failed-obasas-impeachment-plot/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Lagos State House of Assembly member, Desmond Elliot, has explained his role in the impeachment attempt against Speaker Mudashiru Obasa in January 2025. Elliot, who represents Surulere Constituency I, said he signed the impeachment notice because he believed it had the backing of the presidency at the time. Speaking during an interview - [Super Eagles Face Tough Road to AFCON 2027](https://www.africanexaminer.com/super-eagles-face-tough-road-to-afcon-2027/) - (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 - [Pharmacist Urges FG To Boost Local Drug Manufacturing](https://www.africanexaminer.com/pharmacist-urges-fg-to-boost-local-drug-manufacturing/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A pharmacist, Henrietta Ukwu, has said that Nigeria’s dependence on imported medicines is too high and needs urgent attention from the government. Ukwu said about 70 percent of drugs used in Nigeria are imported, describing the situation as unacceptable and worrisome. She made the remarks while speaking at the 29th Annual National - [Army Chief Confirms Deployment of Nigerian Troops To Benin Republic](https://www.africanexaminer.com/army-chief-confirms-deployment-of-nigerian-troops-to-benin-republic/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has said Nigeria has deployed troops to Benin Republic to help fight terrorism and other cross-border crimes in the region. Shaibu spoke during the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference in Abuja, according to counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama. He said the Nigerian Army remains - [APC Clears Ndume for 2027 Borno South Senate Ticket ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/apc-clears-ndume-for-2027-borno-south-senate-ticket/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ali Ndume, former Senate leader, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Borno South ahead of the 2027 general election. Ndume emerged unopposed during the party’s primary election held in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, after his main challenger, Abdullahi Askira, stepped down from the race. Askira, who is - [Galadima Says Electoral Law Favors APC, Weakens Opposition Parties](https://www.africanexaminer.com/galadima-says-electoral-law-favors-apc-weakens-opposition-parties/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Buba Galadima, a leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, has said the Electoral Act 2026 was designed to frustrate opposition parties in Nigeria. Galadima made the claim on Saturday while speaking at an aspirants’ summit of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja. He alleged that the administration of President Bola - [Nigerians On List As Sierra Leone Accepts Us Third-Country Deportees](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigerians-on-list-as-sierra-leone-accepts-us-third-country-deportees/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sierra Leone has agreed to accept deported migrants from the United States, including Nigerians and other West Africans, under a new arrangement with the US government. The agreement comes as the administration of President Donald Trump continues its crackdown on undocumented migrants. Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Timothy Kabba, told Reuters - [Security Concerns Force ADC To Shift Screening Exercise](https://www.africanexaminer.com/security-concerns-force-adc-to-shift-screening-exercise/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The African Democratic Congress has postponed its presidential and governorship screening exercises to Monday, May 18, 2026. The party announced in a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the statement, the screening exercise was earlier scheduled to be held this weekend but has now been - [Yusuf Buhari Wins APC Reps Ticket in Katsina](https://www.africanexaminer.com/yusuf-buhari-wins-apc-reps-ticket-in-katsina/) - (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 - [Access Bank Reverses Over 17M  Unsolicited Fund Paid Into Omotayo’s Account ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/access-bank-reverses-over-17m-unsolicited-fund-paid-into-omotayos-account/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Access Bank Plc has reversed the sum of N17, 200 000 ; 00K (Seventeen Million two hundred thousand Naira Only), from the bank account of a Nigerian rights lawyer Olu Omotayo, after he complained and demanded immediate removal of the unsolicited fund paid into his account. Recall That African Examiner had earlier - [Wike to Makinde: Your 2027 Presidential Bid Is Dead on Arrival](https://www.africanexaminer.com/wike-to-makinde-your-2027-presidential-bid-is-dead-on-arrival/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Governor of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the presidential ambition of Seyi Makinde, describing it as “dead on arrival.” Wike said Makinde’s alleged move to align with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in pursuit of the 2027 presidency would not succeed. Makinde had earlier declared his intention to contest - [I’ll Transform Nigeria in Four Years — Amaechi](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ill-transform-nigeria-in-four-years-amaechi/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, Rotimi Amaechi, has pledged to transform Nigeria within four years if elected president in 2027. Amaechi made the declaration on Thursday after submitting his nomination forms at the ADC national headquarters in Abuja. The former Rivers State governor criticised the - [2027: Atiku Officially Declares For ADC Presidential Race](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-atiku-officially-declares-for-adc-presidential-race/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Atiku Abubakar has formally submitted his nomination form under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 presidential election, declaring that “it’s time to save Nigeria.” In a post shared on his X page, the former vice-president said his visit to the ADC national secretariat in Abuja marked “a firm and decisive - [Pastor Gets Life in Prison for Raping Young Girls in His Church](https://www.africanexaminer.com/pastor-gets-life-in-prison-for-raping-young-girls-in-his-church/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A court in Kwara State has sentenced a pastor to life in prison for raping three underage members of his church. The judge, Hammed Gegele, found Ajiboye Olayinka, the leader of the Mission House of Divine Land of Joy and Prayer Ministry, guilty of multiple crimes. These included having unlawful sex with - [Why Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Didn’t Join PRP — Baba-Ahmed](https://www.africanexaminer.com/why-peter-obi-kwankwaso-didnt-join-prp-baba-ahmed/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has explained why former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former NNPP presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso did not join the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a Hausa political programme on DITV Kaduna on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed said - [Fubara Refutes Claims of Exit from APC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fubara-refutes-claims-of-exit-from-apc-2/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) –Sim Fubara has dismissed reports claiming he defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting that he remains a member of the APC. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, the Rivers State governor said social media rumours and interpretations of political developments were being used to misrepresent his - [NUT Faults FG’s Decision to Scrap UTME for Colleges of Education](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nut-faults-fgs-decision-to-scrap-utme-for-colleges-of-education/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Union of Teachers has criticised the federal government’s decision to remove the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) requirement for candidates seeking admission into colleges of education. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja during a teachers’ workshop organised with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, NUT President Titus Amba said the policy - [Tinubu Arrives In Kigali For Africa CEO Forum](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-arrives-in-kigali-for-africa-ceo-forum/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum scheduled to begin on Thursday. Tinubu was received at the Presidential Wing of the Kigali International Airport by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Ojukwu, and Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda. - [Rights Lawyer, Omotayo, Writes Access Bank Over 17M Paid Into His Account By Unknown Person](https://www.africanexaminer.com/rights-lawyer-omotayo-writes-access-bank-over-17m-paid-into-his-account-by-unknown-person/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- A human rights lawyer and Activist, Barrister Olu Omotayo, has written Management of Ogui road, Enugu branch of Access Bank over an unauthorized and unsolicited deposition of the sum of N17, 200 000 ; 00 (Seventeen Million two hundred thousand Naira Only), paid into his account by unknown person. In a letter, - [Tinubu Approves Nigeria's Bid to Host 2026 CAF Awards](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-approves-nigerias-bid-to-host-2026-caf-awards/) - (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 - [Gowon: My Autobiography Won't Reopen Civil War Wounds](https://www.africanexaminer.com/gowon-my-autobiography-wont-reopen-civil-war-wounds/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Nigerian Head of State Yakubu Gowon says his new autobiography is meant to set the record straight, not bring back painful memories of the civil war. The 881-page book, titled My Story, will be presented on May 19, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. President Bola - [Nollywood Actor Alex Ekubo Is Dead](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nollywood-actor-alex-ekubo-is-dead/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Prominent Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has died at the age of 40. According to a source close to the actor, Ekubo was rushed to the hospital on Monday after battling kidney cancer. He passed away on Tuesday afternoon following several hours on life support. The actor had been absent from social media - [Rivers APC Disqualifies Aspirants Linked to Fubara, Cole](https://www.africanexaminer.com/rivers-apc-disqualifies-aspirants-linked-to-fubara-cole/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has cleared 33 aspirants and disqualified 65 others ahead of the party’s House of Assembly primaries. The screening committee, chaired by Muraina Ajibola, said the disqualified aspirants failed to meet the requirements of the screening exercise. According to the committee’s report, reasons for - [  INEC Says Corps Members Critical To Credible Elections](https://www.africanexaminer.com/inec-says-corps-members-critical-to-credible-elections/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission has said corps members will continue to play a major role in the 2027 general elections. INEC disclosed that it plans to deploy more than 1.4 million ad hoc staff for the elections, with most of them expected to be members of the National Youth Service Corps. - [Uzodimma Declares for Imo West Senate Seat](https://www.africanexaminer.com/uzodimma-declares-for-imo-west-senate-seat/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Hope Uzodimma has officially declared his interest in the Imo West senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 elections under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Uzodimma announced his decision on Sunday through his verified social media pages. The governor joins other APC aspirants in the race, including former Imo State - [Abia LP Speaks on Benjamin Kalu’s Guber Ambition](https://www.africanexaminer.com/abia-lp-speaks-on-benjamin-kalus-guber-ambition/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Labour Party (LP) in Abia State has said the state government is not worried about the political ambition of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu. In a statement issued on Saturday by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Iroegbu Emenike, the LP said Governor Alex Otti is focused on - [12 Killed in Fresh Plateau Attacks](https://www.africanexaminer.com/12-killed-in-fresh-plateau-attacks/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - At least 12 persons have been killed in fresh attacks on communities in Riyom and Bassa local government areas of Plateau State. The attacks reportedly took place between the late hours of May 8 and the early hours of May 9 amid renewed violence in parts of the state. According to security - [Gumi Alleges US Role in Nigeria’s Insecurity](https://www.africanexaminer.com/gumi-alleges-us-role-in-nigerias-insecurity/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahmad Gumi has alleged that American intelligence agencies are behind banditry and Boko Haram terrorism in Nigeria. The cleric made the claim in a Facebook post on Saturday while reacting to comments made by Mike Arnold concerning alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Arnold had shared photos of himself with several Nigerians, - [Kwankwaso Backs NDC For Zoning Its Presidential Ticket To South](https://www.africanexaminer.com/kwankwaso-backs-ndc-for-zoning-its-presidential-ticket-to-south/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has endorsed the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket South. He described the decision as “a step toward national healing, fairness and national unity.” Kwankwaso spoke on Saturday while addressing delegates at the party’s national convention in Abuja. He said, “It - [EfCC Declares Ex-Minister Saddiya Farooq Wanted Over Alleged Fraud](https://www.africanexaminer.com/efcc-declares-ex-minister-saddiya-farooq-wanted-over-alleged-fraud/) - ( AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, wanted over alleged fraud. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a wanted notice posted on the agency website on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that - [Nigeria Customs Probe Viral Extortion Video](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-customs-probe-viral-extortion-video/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Customs Service has begun disciplinary proceedings after a viral video allegedly showed an officer extorting a motorist on Lagos-Benin Expressway. Federal Operations Unit spokesman, Chief Superintendent Hussaini Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos. Abdullahi said the secretly recorded footage prompted immediate action after widespread outrage - [Nigerians in South Africa Seek Emergency Repatriation](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigerians-in-south-africa-seek-emergency-repatriation/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Fresh fears have emerged among Nigerians living in South Africa following renewed anti-foreigner protests in parts of the country. Reports that over 130 Nigerians have requested emergency repatriation have once again highlighted the fragile relationship between migrants and local communities in Africa’s most industrialized economy. The protests reportedly erupted in several areas, - [Drugs Kill Dreams, Shun Drug Abuse, Expert Warns Youths](https://www.africanexaminer.com/drugs-kill-dreams-shun-drug-abuse-expert-warns-youths/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nigerians, particularly youths have called upon to distance themselves from drug abuse in all its ramifications. "Drug abuse is an ill wind that blows nobody good, kills potentials, cuts short tall ambition when addicted to" A medical doctor with the Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, Dr. Vincent Chinonso Ogbuogu, dropped the hint in a - [Stop castigating court over N100m awarded to 2 DSS staff, CDHR Cautions SERAP](https://www.africanexaminer.com/stop-castigating-court-over-n100m-awarded-to-2-dss-staff-cdhr-autions-serap/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has rapped the Socio-economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for berating the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over Tuesday's judgement awarding N100 million to two operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) defamed by the NGO. Aside the N100 - [Peter Obi’s  Record against Northerners as Anambra governor Not Good – Prof Yusuf](https://www.africanexaminer.com/peter-obis-record-against-northerners-as-anambra-governor-not-good-prof-yusuf/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Usman Yusuf, has said northerners would scrutinise the record of Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Yusuf alleged that Obi, during his tenure as governor of Anambra State, introduced measures targeting northerners living - [I’ll Consult Widely Before Deciding on 2027 Presidency – Jonathan](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ill-consult-widely-before-deciding-on-2027-presidency-jonathan/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has said contesting the 2027 presidential election is not a decision to be taken lightly, describing the presidency as “not a computer game.” Jonathan made the remark on Thursday while receiving youth groups at his office in Abuja, where they urged him to return to the presidential - [Fani-Kayode Reassigned as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fani-kayode-reassigned-as-nigerias-ambassador-designate-to-south-africa/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has been reassigned as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to South Africa after initially being posted to Germany. Fani-Kayode disclosed the development on Thursday, stating that President Bola Tinubu approved the redeployment following his request for a change in posting. According to him, he informed the then Minister of - [Nigeria, South Africa Hold Talks Over Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-south-africa-hold-talks-over-xenophobic-attacks-on-nigerians/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has revealed details of discussions with her South African counterpart over renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner protests targeting Nigerians in South Africa. According to a statement shared on her Facebook page, Bianca spoke by phone with Ronald Lamola following recent anti-migrant protests in Durban on - [Lawal: Obi Was Never Fully Committed to ADC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/lawal-obi-was-never-fully-committed-to-adc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Babachir Lawal, has said Peter Obi was never fully committed to the party. Lawal commented during an interview on Arise Television, days after Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso left the ADC for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Obi and Kwankwaso cited internal crises and - [Momodu Says Tinubu Pushed Obi, Kwankwaso Into Alliance](https://www.africanexaminer.com/momodu-says-tinubu-pushed-obi-kwankwaso-into-alliance/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said President Bola Tinubu forced opposition leaders to work together ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television, Momodu claimed the growing unity among some opposition figures was not based on long-term plans but pressure from the ruling government. “Tinubu - [Iran Football Chief: FIFA, Not US, Is World Cup Host](https://www.africanexaminer.com/iran-football-chief-fifa-not-us-is-world-cup-host/) - (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 - [FG Bans Use of “Dr” Title by Honorary Degree Holders](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fg-bans-use-of-dr-title-by-honorary-degree-holders/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Federal Government has banned people with honorary degrees from using the title “Dr” before their names. The government said using the title in official, academic, or professional settings is misleading and will now be treated as academic fraud. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the decision on Wednesday at the Presidential - [Zenith Bank Appoints Engr. Mustafa Bello As Chairman At AGM](https://www.africanexaminer.com/zenith-bank-appoints-engr-mustafa-bello-as-chairman-at-agm/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Engr. Mustafa Bello as the Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and ratified by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on May 5, 2026. Engr. Bello’s appointment - [Governorship Race: Reps Whip Endorses Gombe Consensus Option,](https://www.africanexaminer.com/governorship-race-reps-whip-endorses-gombe-consensus-option/) - ...Says Party Loyalty Must Be Upheld (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Usman Bello Kumo has endorsed the Consensus arrangement adopted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State for the elections of party's governorship flagbearer in the 2027 general elections. Hon. Kumo, a ranking member representing - [Arsenal Beat Athletico To Make UCL Final In Budapest](https://www.africanexaminer.com/arsenal-beat-athletico-to-make-ucl-final-in-budapest/) - (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 - [Anambra Police Arrest 2 Suspects Over Murder Of 3 Relatives](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anambra-police-arrest-2-suspects-over-murder-of-3-relatives/) - ...Recover, Bodies From Shallow Grave (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of three members of the same family whose bodies were discovered in a shallow grave in Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government Area. Spokesman of the Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed this via - [UBA, Redtech, MoMo PSB Expand Merchant Payment Access Across Nigeria](https://www.africanexaminer.com/uba-redtech-momo-psb-expand-merchant-payment-access-across-nigeria/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – United Bank for Africa (UBA), Redtech, and MoMo PSB have launched a payment interoperability partnership that expands cardless payment access for consumers and merchants across Nigeria. Redtech is backed by Heirs Holdings; MoMo PSB is MTN Nigeria's fintech subsidiary. With this development, MoMo PSB customers can now make payments directly from their - [Coroner Suspends Inquest Into Chimamanda’s Son’s Death](https://www.africanexaminer.com/coroner-suspends-inquest-into-chimamandas-sons-death/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) A Coroner’s court sitting at Igbosere, Lagos State, on Tuesday suspended the inquest into the death of a 21-month-old son of literary giant, Chimamanda Adichie. The child, Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of Chimamanda and Dr Ivara Esege, died in January in Lagos. He was admitted at Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Lagos, on - [Ayade Withdraws From Senate Race, Says Tinubu Asked Him to Step Down](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ayade-withdraws-from-senate-race-says-tinubu-asked-him-to-step-down/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Cross River State governor Ben Ayade has withdrawn from the Cross River North senatorial race, saying he did so after a request from President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Monday, Ayade said he was invited to Abuja for consultations with the presidency, where he was asked to step down from - [Seun Kuti Ru Says Beef With Wizkid  Is “For Life”](https://www.africanexaminer.com/seun-kuti-ru-says-beef-with-wizkid-is-for-life/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer Seun Kuti has stated that his disagreement with Afrobeats star Wizkid is permanent, ruling out any possibility of reconciliation. The conflict between both artists began after Seun Kuti criticised comparisons between Wizkid and Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Wizkid later responded by stating he was greater than Fela, a comment that - [Bandits Kill 11 in Katsina Attack](https://www.africanexaminer.com/bandits-kill-11-in-katsina-attack/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than 11 people were killed in a reprisal attack by suspected bandits in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attackers had earlier on Saturday attempted an assault, but security operatives repelled them and reportedly neutralised several bandits. Dr Nasir Mu’azu, Katsina Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, - [Obi, Kwankwaso,  Join NDC, Call For Unity after Dumping ADC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obi-kwankwaso-join-ndc-call-for-unity-after-dumping-adc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINE) – ) Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), a few hours after dumping the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The duo made declaration after being received at the national Secretariat of the party by NDC National Leader, Sen. Seriake - [Enugu North Endorses Tinubu, Mbah; Donates N102m For Governor's Nomination Form](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-north-zone-endorses-tinubu-mbah-donates-n102m-for-governors-nomination-form/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Ahead of the 2027 general election, the people of Enugu North Senatorial District on Saturday endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah for a second term in office during a mega rally held at Nsukka. The zone, comprising six of the 17 local government areas of Enugu State which includes, - [Abbas Mimiko Says ZLP Is Active Ahead of 2027 Elections](https://www.africanexaminer.com/abbas-mimiko-says-zlp-is-active-ahead-of-2027-elections/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in the November 16, 2024, governorship election in Ondo State, Abbas Mimiko, has said the party is actively preparing for the 2027 general elections. Mimiko, the younger brother of former Ondo State governor Olusegun Mimiko, stated this during a media briefing at his residence - [Onanuga Slams  Peter Obi Over ADC Exit](https://www.africanexaminer.com/onanuga-slams-peter-obi-over-adc-exita/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi following his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi had announced his intention to join the ADC coalition in December 2025 and officially became a member on March 7, receiving his - [Peter Obi Dumps  from ADC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/peter-obi-dumps-from-adc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi announced his resignation in a statement shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday. In the statement, the former Anambra State governor alleged that agents of the Nigerian state, whom he accused of infiltrating - [Attacks On Journalists Must End, UN](https://www.africanexaminer.com/attacks-on-journalists-must-end-un/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The UN has voiced concerns over what it termed the growing attacks on journalists, warning that attacks on media workers must stop. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, stated this in a message ahead of World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3. Worldwide, roughly 330 media workers are - [Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed Dumps PDP for APM](https://www.africanexaminer.com/bauchi-governor-bala-mohammed-dumps-pdp-for-apm/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) ahead of the forthcoming elections. Mohammed made the disclosure on Saturday in Bauchi after an expanded stakeholders meeting. He said that the action was due to the unresolved internal challenges - [Bandits Strikes Kwara Camp, Kill 3 Police Officers](https://www.africanexaminer.com/bandits-strikes-kwara-camp-kill-3-police-officers/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - ) The Commissioner of Police in Kwara, Mr Ojo Adekimi, has expressed shock and sorrow over a deadly bandit attack on the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Camp at Tenebo Village in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, - [Atiku Criticises Tinubu Government Over Rice Distribution](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-criticises-tinubu-government-over-rice-distribution/) - (african examiner0 - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the distribution of food items in Nigeria, saying it is not a solution to the country’s economic problems. In a statement released on Friday through his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the recent distribution of rice and cash palliatives by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, - [Church Suspends Priest Over Alleged Fake Miracles and Prophecies](https://www.africanexaminer.com/church-suspends-priest-over-alleged-fake-miracles-and-prophecies/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has suspended a priest, Reverend Ifunaya Maduka, over allegations of staged miracles and questionable prophecies at St Paul’s Parish, Nteje, in Anambra State. The Diocese on the Niger, led by Bishop Rt. Rev. Owen Nwokolo announced the suspension, saying the priest has been removed from duty - [Malema Condemns Xenophobic Attacks, Challenges Job Claims](https://www.africanexaminer.com/malema-condemns-xenophobic-attacks-challenges-job-claims/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – South African opposition leader Julius Malema has criticised citizens involved in xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals, questioning their claims that immigrants are taking local jobs. Malema spoke on Thursday during an event marking the 14th anniversary of the Collen Mashawana Foundation. His comments come amid renewed tensions in parts of South Africa, - [Okpebholo Says Tinubu Will Win Re-Election, Criticises Opposition](https://www.africanexaminer.com/okpebholo-says-tinubu-will-win-re-election-criticises-opposition/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has said President Bola Tinubu is on course to win re-election in 2027, stating that his performance in office has already secured victory. Okpebholo made the remarks on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He also criticised opposition leaders, including Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, - [Ambode Hails Hamza’s Endorsement, Urges APC Unity Ahead of 2027](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ambode-hails-hamzas-endorsement-urges-apc-unity-ahead-of-2027/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Lagos State governor Akinwunmi Ambode has endorsed Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. Ambode congratulated Hamzat following his adoption by the party, which came after an endorsement by President Bola Tinubu during a meeting with the Lagos Governance Advisory Council (GAC). In - [Presidency Says Borrowing Normal, Slams Obi](https://www.africanexaminer.com/presidency-says-borrowing-normal-slams-obi/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidency has responded to comments by Peter Obi criticising the Federal Government’s borrowing under President Bola Tinubu. In a statement, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said borrowing by the government is normal and should not be compared to diseases like cancer or leprosy, as Obi had suggested. Obi, a chieftain of the - [Tinubu Nominates Joseph Tegbe as Power Minister](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-nominates-joseph-tegbe-as-power-minister/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joseph Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, pending confirmation by the Senate. The nomination was announced on Thursday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Tegbe’s appointment is expected to support ongoing efforts to reform - [PSC Condemns Killing Of Mene Ogidi by Police Officer, Vows Full Accountability ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/psc-condemns-killing-of-mene-ogidi-by-police-officer-vows-full-accountability/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Police Service Commission (PSC) has condemned, in its entirety, the extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi by police officers attached to the Effurun Area Command, Delta State. The said and barbaric incident took place on April 26, 2026. According to the Commission, "the act violates Nigerian laws and international humanitarian standards, including - [EFCC Investigated, Cleared Pastor Jerry Eze](https://www.africanexaminer.com/efcc-investigated-cleared-pastor-jerry-eze/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says the agency investigated Pastor Jerry Eze of Streams of Joy International for about six months over suspected money laundering. Olukoyede said the investigation began after intelligence reports showed large foreign currency inflows into the pastor’s domiciliary account from several - [APC: Cubana Chief Priest Seeks Orlu Federal Constituency Seat](https://www.africanexaminer.com/apc-cubana-chief-priest-seeks-orlu-federal-constituency-seat/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives under the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the announcement in a video shared online after visiting the party’s secretariat in Imo State. In the video, he told party officials - [Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Takes Over as Nigeria’s Foreign Minister](https://www.africanexaminer.com/bianca-odumegwu-ojukwu-takes-over-as-nigerias-foreign-minister/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs. Her appointment follows the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down ahead of his expected political plans for the 2027 elections. The president also nominated Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, pending Senate confirmation. The - [Zenith Bank Deepens West African Presence With Entry Into Côte D’ivoire](https://www.africanexaminer.com/zenith-bank-deepens-west-african-presence-with-entry-into-cote-divoire/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of its Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary, marking a pivotal achievement in the Group’s Pan-African expansion strategy. The official opening ceremony, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, is expected to attract senior government officials and regulators from Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, continental business leaders, and - [Why I Stopped Drinking Alcohol — Osinbajo](https://www.africanexaminer.com/why-i-stopped-drinking-alcohol-osinbajo/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has revealed why he gave up drinking alcohol, saying the decision was influenced by an experience during his time working abroad. Osinbajo said the turning point came while he was in Mogadishu, where he met a colleague at a restaurant. According to him, although he was a born-again - [Ruto Apologises Over ‘Nigerian English’ Comment, Says Remarks Were Misunderstood](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ruto-apologises-over-nigerian-english-comment-says-remarks-were-misunderstood/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kenyan President William Ruto has clarified and apologised over his earlier remarks about the English spoken in Nigeria, saying they were taken out of context. Ruto had faced criticism after a video surfaced in which he suggested that Nigerian English was difficult to understand, even when spoken in English. Speaking at a - [Labour Party in Crisis as Datti Baba-Ahmed Defects to PRP](https://www.africanexaminer.com/labour-party-in-crisis-as-datti-baba-ahmed-defects-to-prp/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, has announced that he will be leaving the Labour Party and joining the Peoples Redemption Party. He announced this during an interview on Channels Television’s programme Politics Today, aired on Tuesday. Datti Baba-Ahmed said his decision was due to internal disagreements within the - [Two Nigerians Killed In South Africa As FG Seeks Urgent Action](https://www.africanexaminer.com/two-nigerians-killed-in-south-africa-as-fg-seeks-urgent-action/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Nigeria has called on South Africa to protect Nigerians living in the country after two citizens were killed in separate incidents linked to rising xenophobic violence. The victims, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, were confirmed dead by the Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg. According to the Consul-General, Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, Emmanuel died after allegedly - [Faleke Secures APC Presidential Forms of N100m for Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Election ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/faleke-secures-apc-presidential-forms-of-n100m-for-tinubu-ahead-of-2027-election/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A member of the House of Representatives, James Faleke, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination forms on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Faleke, who represents Ikeja Federal Constituency, received the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms on Tuesday in Abuja. The forms were - [Emir Sanusi Questions Nigeria’s Borrowing After Subsidy Removal](https://www.africanexaminer.com/emir-sanusi-questions-nigerias-borrowing-after-subsidy-removal/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has criticised Nigeria’s continued borrowing despite the removal of petrol subsidy. Sanusi spoke on Thursday at the TheNiche 2026 Annual Lecture held in Lagos, where discussions focused on economic governance and national priorities. His remarks come after Bola Tinubu requested a $516 million loan from - [EFCC Re-Arraigns Bauchi Ag, Bdc Operator Over N1. 6bn Money Launder](https://www.africanexaminer.com/efcc-re-arraigns-bauchi-ag-bdc-operator-over-n1-6bn-money-launder/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - ) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday re-arraigned Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant-General (AG), Bauchi State, and a Bureau de Change (BDC) Operator, Aliyu Abubajar for alleged N1. 63 billion money laundering . Jaja and Abubakar were re-arraigned on a second amended charge before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal - [Mozambique Vaccinates Over 2.9M Girls Against Cervical Cancer](https://www.africanexaminer.com/mozambique-vaccinates-over-2-9m-girls-against-cervical-cancer/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Mozambican health authorities say they vaccinated at least 2.9 million girls aged 12 to 18 against cervical cancer in 2025. The Minister of Health, Ussene Isse, disclosed this during the launch of the African Immunisation Week in Matola municipality, Maputo on Tuesday. Isse said the vaccination campaign against the human papillomavirus - [David Mark Faction Of Adc Writes Cjn, Appeals For Speedy Judgment Delivery](https://www.africanexaminer.com/david-mark-faction-of-adc-writes-cjn-appeals-for-speedy-judgment-delivery/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appealed to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, for quick delivery of judgment in the leadership tussle of the party at the National Level. The Mark-led faction of ADC made the appeal in a letter to the CJN signed by its lead - [Police Dock Fashion Designer For Allegedly Raping Apprentice](https://www.africanexaminer.com/police-dock-fashion-designer-for-allegedly-raping-apprentice/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police on Tuesday docked one Joseph Jacob, a fashion designer, at an Akure Magistrates’ Court for allegedly raping his 16-year-old apprentice. Jacob, whose age and address was not given, was arraigned on a one count charge of rape. The prosecutor, Insp. Augustine Omhenimhen, told the court that the defendant lured the - [“Stay Safe, Close Shops” — NiDCOM Alerts Nigerians in South Africa](https://www.africanexaminer.com/stay-safe-close-shops-nidcom-alerts-nigerians-in-south-africa/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) –The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has advised Nigerians living in South Africa to shut their businesses and stay safe as xenophobic attacks spread across parts of the country. The warning follows rising anti-foreigner protests, with demonstrators targeting foreign-owned shops and demanding the expulsion of non-nationals. Videos circulating online show incidents of confrontation, - [LP Chair: Why Peter Obi Can’t Return for 2027 Race](https://www.africanexaminer.com/lp-chair-why-peter-obi-cant-return-for-2027-race/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- The interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, says the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, cannot return to contest the 2027 election on its platform. Speaking on Arise TV, Usman explained that the party’s membership register would be closed 21 days before its primaries, in line with the Electoral - [El-Rufai Pleads Not Guilty To National Security Breach](https://www.africanexaminer.com/el-rufai-pleads-not-guilty-to-national-security-breach/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has pleaded not guilty to charges of alleged national security breach filed against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). El-Rufai was arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik at the Federal High Court in Abuja on a five-count amended charge. At the hearing, DSS counsel, Oluwole - [Obi Woos  ADC Leaders in Southeast Ahead of 2027](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obi-woos-adc-leaders-in-southeast-ahead-of-2027/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi has begun moves to strengthen the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the southeast ahead of the 2027 elections. On Tuesday, Obi, a presidential aspirant of the party, held a strategic meeting with ADC leaders in Enugu. The meeting was attended by state chairmen from Enugu, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, and Anambra, - [Blessing CEO Apologises Over Health Controversy, Denies Misleading Public](https://www.africanexaminer.com/blessing-ceo-apologises-over-health-controversy-denies-misleading-public/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Blessing CEO has apologised to Nigerians over the controversy surrounding her health, while insisting that she did not lie about her condition. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Monday, Blessing, whose real name is Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, expressed regret over the confusion and backlash caused by her claims. She - [US Senator, Ted Cruz Alleges Nigerian Officials Complicit in Killings of Christians](https://www.africanexaminer.com/us-senator-ted-cruz-alleges-nigerian-officials-complicit-in-killings-of-christians/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – US Senator, Ted Cruz has accused some Nigerian government officials of being complicit in the killing of Christians in the country. Speaking on Tuesday at a US Senate foreign relations subcommittee hearing on counterterrorism in Africa, Cruz said more Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than anywhere else in the - [Group Slams Enugu PDP Guber Aspirant, Nnamani Over Alleged “Gruesome Killing” of Elderly Woman](https://www.africanexaminer.com/group-slams-enugu-pdp-guber-aspirant-nnamani-over-alleged-gruesome-killing-of-enugu-woman/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A civil society organisation, under the platform of Inter-Society for Democratic Consolidation (IDC), has condemned in strong terms of what it described as a “brutal, reckless, killing” of Mrs. Chinelo Aninwufu, allegedly caused by the convoy of a 2027 gubernatorial Aspirant of the peoples Democratic party PDP in the state, Mr. Samson - [Awgu LGA Chairman Okolo  To Inaugurate 3.6km Road](https://www.africanexaminer.com/awgu-lga-chairman-okolo-to-inaugurate-3-6km-road/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, is set to commission a transformative 3.6-kilometre modern access road in Agbogugu, an infrastructure milestone poised to redefine connectivity and socio-economic growth across the Area . The road project is a decisive stride towards inclusive grassroots development. Strategically aligned with the - [Oyedele Replaces Edun As Tinubu Approves Cabinet Reshuffle](https://www.africanexaminer.com/oyedele-replaces-edun-as-tinubu-approves-cabinet-reshuffle/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the Federal Executive Council (FEC). A statement issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume. said two ministers would leave the cabinet. The statement was signed by Mr Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to - [Nigeria Slams 13-Count Treason Charges Against Suspected Coup Plotters](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-slams-13-count-treason-charges-against-suspected-coup-plotters/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge against six people accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The accused include a retired major general, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three civilians. They are facing allegations of treason, terrorism-related offences, and waging war against Nigeria. The charges - [I Made Mistakes but Did My Best —Jonathan](https://www.africanexaminer.com/i-made-mistakes-but-did-my-best-jonathan/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Former President Goodluck Jonathan has defended his time in office, saying he did his best while leading the country. His response follows comments by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who criticised Jonathan’s administration in a recent television interview, describing him as inexperienced and saying he made mistakes while in power. Atiku, who - [Umeh Asks Atiku to Support New Generation Ahead of 2027](https://www.africanexaminer.com/umeh-asks-atiku-to-support-new-generation-ahead-of-2027/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Victor Umeh has asked former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to step aside and support younger politicians ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on an Arise Television programme, Umeh said he expected Atiku to begin mentoring a new generation of leaders instead of contesting again. Atiku recently said the 2027 election would be - [Obi–Kwankwaso Supporters Begin  Movement Ahead of  2027 Political Race](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obi-kwankwaso-supporters-begin-movement-ahead-of-2027-political-race/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have launched a new political group, the Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement, ahead of the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The group was unveiled in Abuja on Monday. It said it has already set up structures across the 36 states and the Federal Capital - [Tragedy As Man Kills 8 Children In U.S, 7 His Own](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tragedy-as-man-kills-8-children-in-u-s-7-his-own/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A man in the U.S. state of Louisiana killed eight children aged one to 14 and wounded two women in Shreveport, a city in the state’s northwest. Christopher Bordelon, a spokesperson for the Shreveport Police Department said the event took place on Sunday. According to Bordelon, seven of the eight children killed - [Baba-Ahmed: Tinubu Out of Touch with Nigerians’ Hardship](https://www.africanexaminer.com/baba-ahmed-tinubu-out-of-touch-with-nigerians-hardship/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former special adviser on political matters to Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has criticised President Bola Tinubu, saying he is disconnected from the hardship facing Nigerians. Speaking on The Morning Show on Arise Television, Baba-Ahmed said the president’s recent comments raised concerns about the government’s understanding of the country’s economic and security - [Gov. Mbah Commissions Ultra-Modern Chairman’s Office Built By Awgu LGA  Boss](https://www.africanexaminer.com/gov-mbah-commissions-ultra-modern-chairmans-office-built-by-awgu-lga-boss/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu state South East Nigeria weekend was a beehive of political activities, as the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, officially commissioned a state of the art newly constructed Chairman’s office. Inauguration of the edifice, located inside the Council headquarters, marked the climax of a - [Women Group Backs Mbah's Re-election](https://www.africanexaminer.com/women-group-backs-mbahs-re-election/) - …Wants Woman To occupy Vacant Enugu North Senatorial Seat (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- A political advocacy group, under the auspices of Loudest Voice for Dr. Peter Mbah, has reiterated its support for the reelection of the incumbent Enugu state governor, in 2027, just as they appealed to him to look the way of Women in the - [ 2027:  Enugu West Zone Endorses Tinubu, Mbah For Second Term ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-enugu-enugu-west-zone-endorses-tinubu-mbah-for-second-term/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The people of Enugu West Senatorial District of Enugu state have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for a second term in office, citing their human oriented programmes and policies. They said the president has impacted the lives of the citizens through infrastructural developments - [Shell/NNPC, Partners Deliver Landmark Geosciences Centre Of Excellence At UNILAG](https://www.africanexaminer.com/shell-nnpc-partners-deliver-landmark-geosciences-centre-of-excellence-at-unilag/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Shell Nigeria Exploration snd Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) has teamed up with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to deliver a Geosciences Centre of Excellence at the University of Lagos, a world-class learning and research hub in a critical sector of the - [Atiku: ADC Is Nigeria’s True Opposition, Ready to Unseat APC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-adc-is-nigerias-true-opposition-ready-to-unseat-apc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is now the country’s strongest opposition force and is prepared to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general election. In a post shared on X on Saturday, Atiku described the ADC as a party grounded in strong - [Anambra Police Arrest Fake JAMB Coordinator, Recover 8 Examination Slips, Incriminating  Items In Anambra ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anambra-police-arrest-fake-jamb-coordinator-recover-8-examination-slips-incriminating-items-in-anambra/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Operatives of the IGP’s Safe School Initiative of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested one male suspect, Eric Nwombu, for alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of JAMB examination materials. Spokesman of the Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this to newsmen on Saturday said "Items recovered from the suspect includes - [Okey Bakassi Announces N5m Bounty After Phone Theft in Lagos](https://www.africanexaminer.com/okey-bakassi-announces-n5m-bounty-after-phone-theft-in-lagos/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nigerian comedian and actor Okey Bakassi has announced a N5 million reward for information that will help recover mobile phones stolen during a football game in Ikoyi, Lagos. The incident happened on Wednesday evening while Bakassi and his friends were playing their regular football match. According to him, a young man approached - [ Lawyer Files Contempt Charges Against Nigeria's Minister, Medical Director ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/lawyer-files-contempt-charges-against-nigerias-minister-medical-director/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - An Abuja-based lawyer, Mr Michael Okorie, has filed contempt of court charges against the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare and Dr. Unaogu Ngozichukwu Nneka, Medical Director, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu in Enugu State. Okorie, who is the counsel to Prof. Monday Igwe, told newsmen in Enugu on Friday that - [Nafiu Bala Gombe Accuses Rabiu Kwankwaso of Betraying North in 2023 Election](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nafiu-bala-gombe-accuses-rabiu-kwankwaso-of-betraying-north-in-2023-election/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nafiu Bala Gombe, a factional chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused Rabiu Kwankwaso of betraying the north during the 2023 presidential election. Kwankwaso, who contested under the New Nigerian Peoples Party, came fourth with 1,496,687 votes. Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party came second with 6,984,520 votes, while - [Awgu LGA Boss Okolo Leads, Massive Mobilisation For Mbah's Re-election](https://www.africanexaminer.com/awgu-lga-boss-okolo-leads-massive-mobilisation-for-mbahs-re-election/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the upcoming Enugu West senatorial district mega rally scheduled to take place at Awgu Council area headquarters, the Executive Chairman of the Local Government, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, has formally welcomed the State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah to the event scheduled for Saturday, 18th April, 2026. In a statement conveyed - [World Athletics Blocks Favour Ofili’s Switch to Turkey](https://www.africanexaminer.com/world-athletics-blocks-favour-ofilis-switch-to-turkey/) - (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 - [Atiku Abubakar Sparks Debate, Claims Unmatched Controls on Northern Votes](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-abubakar-sparks-debate-claims-unmatched-controls-on-northern-votes/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that no current northern political figure commands more votes in the region than he does. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday, Atiku challenged comparisons with other prominent northern politicians. “Can you tell me, among the current leaders in the - [Bayo Onanuga says Tinubu Will Complete 8 Years Like Muhammadu Buhari](https://www.africanexaminer.com/bayo-onanuga-says-tinubu-will-complete-8-years-like-muhammadu-buhari/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his recent comments on power rotation, describing them as “self-serving” and misleading. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday, Atiku Abubakar questioned the prevailing zoning narrative, arguing that the South - [South African Court Sentences, Opposition Leader  Malema to 5 Years in Prison](https://www.africanexaminer.com/south-african-court-sentences-opposition-leader-malema-to-5-years-in-prison/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A South African court has sentenced radical opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in prison for discharging an assault rifle during a political rally eight years ago. Malema, the founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), was found guilty of violating firearm laws after firing shots into the air - [UCL: Late Diaz, Olise Goals Send Bayern into Semis](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ucl-late-diaz-olise-goals-send-bayern-into-semis/) - (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 - [Airlines Warn Of Possible Flight Suspension Over Fuel Hike](https://www.africanexaminer.com/airlines-warn-of-possible-flight-suspension-over-fuel-hike/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has warned that domestic flights may be suspended from April 20 over the persistent rise in the price of Jet A1, also known as aviation fuel. The body said in a notice signed by its President, Dr Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, on Wednesday in Lagos. Sarina said the - [Senate Gives Nnpcl April 29 Deadline To Explain N210trn Audit Queries](https://www.africanexaminer.com/senate-gives-nnpcl-april-29-deadline-to-explain-n210trn-audit-queries/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The Senate, through its Committee on Public Accounts, has given the management of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) up till April 29 to appear before it to account for the N210 trillion flagged in audit reports from 2017 to 2023. The committee directed the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPCL, - [2027 Will Be My Last Presidential Run –Atiku](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-will-be-my-last-presidential-run-atiku/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the 2027 general election will be his final attempt to become Nigeria's president. Atiku announced on Wednesday during an interview on Arise TV. "This will be my last shot," Atiku said. "The stakes are higher because I believe that would be my last chance." Atiku has run - [Army Buries General, Captain, and Other Soldiers Killed in Borno Attack](https://www.africanexaminer.com/army-buries-general-captain-and-other-soldiers-killed-in-borno-attack/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Nigerian Army on Wednesday buried Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, Captain Ismail, and several other soldiers who died in a recent attack by insurgents in Borno State. The burial took place at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri. The soldiers were given full military honours. The troops were killed on April 9. - [Awgu LGA  Chairman Okolo, Felicitates  With Gov. Mbah Over Award of Excellence](https://www.africanexaminer.com/awgu-lga-chairman-okolo-felicitates-with-gov-mbah-over-award-of-excellence/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu state, South East Nigeria ,Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, has felicitated with the Governor of the State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, on his remarkable nomination for four prestigious categories at the upcoming Independent Newspapers Silver Jubilee Awards 2025 Scheduled for Lagos weekend. The goodwill - [Aregbesola: No Court Has Proscribed ADC, INEC Failed in Its Duty](https://www.africanexaminer.com/aregbesola-no-court-has-proscribed-adc-inec-failed-in-its-duty/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it owes its existence to the Nigerian Constitution and not to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) or any individual. The party's National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, stated this on Saturday at the ADC's 8th National Convention in Abuja. According to Aregbesola, the Constitution guarantees freedom of - [Akpabio Blames Opposition for Sponsoring Insecurity Ahead of 2027 Polls](https://www.africanexaminer.com/akpabio-blames-opposition-for-sponsoring-insecurity-ahead-of-2027-polls/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Senate President Godswill Akpabio says the rising insecurity in Nigeria will come to an end soon after the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Tuesday at the launch of the Nigerian Revenue Service headquarters in Abuja, Akpabio blamed the current wave of violence on politicians who are opposed to President Bola Tinubu. According - [Mahama: I Pray Daily for Nigeria to Get It Right](https://www.africanexaminer.com/mahama-i-pray-daily-for-nigeria-to-get-it-right/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - John Mahama has said he prays daily for Nigeria to overcome its challenges and achieve stability, stressing the strong ties between both countries. Mahama spoke on Saturday in Accra at the 4th edition of the African Heritage Awards, where he was the Special Guest of Honour. He described Ghana and Nigeria as - [Ogun 2027: Iyabo Obasanjo Withdraws Governorship Ambition](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ogun-2027-iyabo-obasanjo-withdraws-governorship-ambition/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Iyabo Obasanjo has suspended her bid to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship election. She announced the decision in a statement on Monday, citing the endorsement of Solomon Adeola as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obasanjo congratulated Adeola and wished him success, while also thanking party leaders for - [Obi: North Can Generate More Revenue Than Oil](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obi-north-can-generate-more-revenue-than-oil/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi has said he will prioritise the development of northern Nigeria, describing the region as the country’s greatest asset. Obi made this known during an interview on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television. He said the north has vast economic potential, especially in agriculture, noting that Nigeria can generate more - [Pope Leo:  I Am Not Afraid Of The Trump Administration](https://www.africanexaminer.com/pope-leo-i-am-not-afraid-of-the-trump-administration/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER – Pope Leo XIV has rejected criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump of his appeal to end the various wars around the world and said he is not afraid of U.S. president. Leo made the comments on Monday onboard an aircraft taking him to Algiers, the first stop on his Africa trip. “The - [2027: Islamic Cleric Eyes Zamfara Governor’s Seat Via ADC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-islamic-cleric-eyes-zamfara-governors-seat-via-adc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A popular Islamic cleric in Zamfara, Dr Abdulmuddalib Muhammad, has declared his intention to contest for the governorship seat in the state in the upcoming 2027 general election. The cleric is contesting under the platform of African Democratic Congress (ADC). Addressing a gathering of ADC supporters in Gusau on Monday, Muhammad said - [Nollywood Star Zubby Michael Declares for House of Reps Under ADC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nollywood-star-zubby-michael-declares-for-house-of-reps-under-adc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael, has declared his intention to run for a seat in the House of Representatives under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The actor is seeking to represent Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in Anambra State. Zubby Michael made the declaration on Saturday after picking up - [Ondo: CAPPA Demands Urgent Action Over Abereke Ocean Surge, Oil Spill](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ondo-cappa-demands-urgent-action-over-abereke-ocean-surge-oil-spill/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the Federal and Ondo State governments to take immediate action over the worsening environmental and humanitarian crisis in Abereke community of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, where recurring oil spills and ocean surges have destroyed livelihoods and submerged large parts of - [African Union Failing Africa, Says Kenyan President](https://www.africanexaminer.com/african-union-failing-africa-says-kenyan-president/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER} – Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has said the African Union (AU) is no longer fit for purpose and needs major reforms. Ruto made the statement while speaking at the Mashariki Cooperation Conference in Mombasa. He said African leaders have asked him to lead efforts to review and transform the AU so it can - [ Land Grabbing:  Enugu NOA Staff Stage Protest Over Alleged Move To Forcefully Resell Their Land](https://www.africanexaminer.com/land-grabbing-enugu-noa-staff-stage-protest-over-alleged-move-to-forcefully-resell-their-land/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Serving and retired staffers of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, in Enugu state have staged a protest over the alleged move by some ‘Fraudulent’ individuals to forcefully takeover their land at Uhuagu Obeagu-Uno in Enugu South Local Government Area of the state and resell them. The protesters, who carried placards with various - [INEC Boss Faces Backlash Over Alleged Pro-APC Tweets](https://www.africanexaminer.com/inec-boss-faces-backlash-over-alleged-pro-apc-tweets/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Fresh controversy has emerged over allegations that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, previously made social media posts supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC). The allegations stem from purported old posts on X (formerly Twitter), which recently resurfaced online. In the posts, the account, allegedly linked - [Elsie Okpocha Issues Legal Threat Over Viral DNA Claims ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/elsie-okpocha-issues-legal-threat-over-viral-dna-claims/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Elsie Okpocha, the estranged wife of Nigerian comedian Basketmouth, has threatened legal action against bloggers and social media users spreading claims that her marriage ended due to paternity fraud. The controversy began last month after a blog alleged that Basketmouth revealed in an interview that a DNA test showed their first child - [Nigeria Better Off Despite Hardship, Says Tinubu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-better-off-despite-hardship-says-tinubu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is better off economically compared to many other African countries, despite the current challenges facing citizens. Tinubu made the remark on Friday during a civic reception in Yenagoa, where he inaugurated several projects. The president acknowledged the economic hardship in the country, particularly the rising cost - [Awgu LGA Boss,  Okolo Hails Mbah’s Bold Education, Healthcare Reforms ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/agwu-lga-boss-okolo-hails-mbahs-bold-education-healthcare-reforms/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu state, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, has commended the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for what he described as a bold and radical transformation sweeping across the education and healthcare sectors. The commendation followed the official flag-off of a 200-bed capacity - [Lagos-Seme Officers Suspended Over Misconduct Claims](https://www.africanexaminer.com/lagos-seme-officers-suspended-over-misconduct-claims/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended senior officers in charge of the Lagos-Seme border over alleged extortion. In a statement on Friday, NIS spokesperson Akinsola Akinlabi said the action followed online reports accusing some officers along the Lagos-Seme corridor of misconduct. He said the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, had temporarily - [Ohanaeze bans ‘Eze Ndigbo’ title outside Igboland](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ohanaeze-bans-eze-ndigbo-title-outside-igboland/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President-General of apex Igbo socio cultural organization , Ohaneze Ndigbo, Worldwide, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, has declared the conferment of the title “Eze Ndigbo”, meaning King of Igbo people outside Igboland invalid, warning that sanctions would be imposed on violators. He made the declaration at the Ime-Obi caucus meeting held in Enugu on - [Nigeria Condemns Eze Ndigbo Coronations Abroad](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-condemns-eze-ndigbo-coronations-abroad/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- The Federal Government has criticised the coronation of individuals as “Eze Ndigbo” (Igbo traditional rulers) in foreign countries, describing the practice as embarrassing. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made this known during a meeting of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide in Enugu. She said the development has become a source of concern for the - [ 9ice: Nigeria Needs Action, Not Just Prayers](https://www.africanexaminer.com/9ice-nigeria-needs-action-not-just-prayers/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer 9ice has said that religion and prayers have not improved Nigeria’s situation. Speaking at an event covered by Gold Myne TV, the artiste stated that despite years of prayers by Christians and Muslims, the country has not made significant progress in key areas such as security and the economy. He - [Ralph Nwosu Alleges APC Influence in ADC Crisis](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ralph-nwosu-alleges-apc-influence-in-adc-crisis/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ralph Nwosu, former national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has denied claims that Nafiu Bala is leading a faction within the party. Speaking on a Channels Television programme, Nwosu said it was wrong to describe one individual as a faction. He alleged that the claim was part of a political - [ADC Faction, PDP Leaders Meet in Abuja Over 2027 Alliance](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-faction-pdp-leaders-meet-in-abuja-over-2027-alliance/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark is holding talks with a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki in Abuja. The meeting comes as both opposition parties face internal leadership crises. Key political figures attending from the ADC side include Atiku Abubakar, - [ADC Crisis Self-Inflicted, Not APC’s Doing — Presidential Aide](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-crisis-self-inflicted-not-apcs-doing-presidential-aide/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communications, Sunday Dare, has said the crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was caused by the party itself, not the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Dare made this statement on Wednesday during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. - [Misinformation Biggest Threat to 2027 Elections — INEC Chairman](https://www.africanexaminer.com/misinformation-biggest-threat-to-2027-elections-inec-chairman/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has warned that misinformation spread through the media could be the biggest threat to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. He spoke on Wednesday at the 81st general assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) in Abuja. Amupitan said elections are now - [Shell/NNPC Boost Respiratory Care With Donation Of Equipment To LUTH](https://www.africanexaminer.com/shell-nnpc-boost-respiratory-care-with-donation-of-equipment-to-luth/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have donated an Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) system and a Body Plethysmograph to the University of Lagos Teaching Hospital (LUTH), enabling one of Nigeria’s foremost health institutions to provide advanced diagnostics in pulmonary or respiratory care. This - [ Atiku Lobbying Misplaced  --Ex Von D-G Okechukwu  ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-lobbying-misplaced-ex-von-d-g-okechukwu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Immediate past Director General of Voice of Nigeria VON, Mr Osita Okechukwu, has expressed concern over the international lobbying strategy recently employed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, saying it may not address the zoning convention which is the political albatross at home. The All progressives Congress APC Chieftain, and fellow of - [Army Dismisses Ex-Soldier’s Claims on Welfare, Pay](https://www.africanexaminer.com/army-dismisses-ex-soldiers-claims-on-welfare-pay/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) --- The Nigerian Army has rejected allegations of poor welfare, low pay, and lack of equipment made by a dismissed soldier, describing them as “deliberate falsehoods.” The response follows a viral interview by former lance corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, also known as “Soja Boi,” who spoke on The Honest Bunch Podcast alongside activist Omoyele - [ADC Alleges Political Targeting of El-Rufai, Others in Kaduna](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-alleges-political-targeting-of-el-rufai-others-in-kaduna/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has accused authorities of targeting former governor Nasir El-Rufai and other opposition figures. Speaking at a press conference, a party chieftain, Professor Muhammad Sani-Bello, said the party was concerned about what it described as politically motivated actions that could weaken democracy. The ADC - [Cancer Survivor Accuses Blessing CEO of Using Doctored Medical Report to Raise Funds](https://www.africanexaminer.com/cancer-survivor-accuses-blessing-ceo-of-using-doctored-medical-report-to-raise-funds/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A breast cancer survivor, Deborah Mbara, has accused social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, of using her medical report to defraud Nigerians. Mbara said Blessing obtained her cancer diagnosis report under the pretence of comparing it with her own. According to her, she shared the document in good - [Blessing CEO Quits Instagram Amid Donation Controversy](https://www.africanexaminer.com/blessing-ceo-quits-instagram-amid-donation-controversy/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Blessing CEO has deactivated her Instagram page amid controversy over donations for her reported cancer treatment. The influencer had earlier announced in January that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and appealed to the public for financial support for surgery. However, her claim was met with doubt, as some people accused her - [Atiku Backs Doctors’ Strike](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-backs-doctors-strike/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Atiku Abubakar has expressed support for the planned nationwide strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), accusing the Federal Government of failing to honour an agreement on doctors’ allowances. The doctors’ association announced that the strike will begin at midnight on Tuesday, April 7. According to its Secretary-General, Shuaibu Ibrahim, - [NGE, SERAP Ask Tinubu to Probe Wike’s ‘Shoot’ Remark](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nge-serap-ask-tinubu-to-probe-wikes-shoot-remark/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to investigate a comment made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. In a joint statement on Monday, the groups condemned Wike’s remark about Seun Okinbaloye, a presenter with - [Tinubu Approves N3.3t Payment Plan To Restore Reliable Electricity](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-approves-n3-3t-payment-plan-to-restore-reliable-electricity/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved N3.3 trillion payment plan to finally settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy. Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a press release issued on Sunday said the debt repayment plan followed the final review of the - [ Chieftaincy Titles Preserve Traditional Practices, Customs Says Anambra Monarch Igwe Ugboma](https://www.africanexaminer.com/chieftaincy-titles-preserve-traditional-practices-customs-says-anambra-monarch-igwe-ugboma/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The traditional ruler of Ossamalla Community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, Patrick Sule Ugboma, has stressed the importance of conferment of Chieftaincy Titles on indigent citizens of the locality who deserves it, saying such recognition help to preserve traditional practices, customs, and values of the locality. He said such - [ADC Denies Report of Leadership Change](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-denies-report-of-leadership-change/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied reports circulating on social media claiming a change in its leadership. The party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the reports as false and urged the public to ignore them. “Reports circulating about a change in the leadership of the ADC are fake news. Please disregard and - [IGP Orders Probe of Officers in Viral Lagos Stop-and-Search Video](https://www.africanexaminer.com/igp-orders-probe-of-officers-in-viral-lagos-stop-and-search-video/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered an investigation into officers seen in a viral stop-and-search video in Lagos. The directive was confirmed on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Aliyu Giwa, in a statement shared on his official X account. According to Giwa, the officers involved in the incident, - [Nigeria Will Overcome Corruption — EFCC Chairman Olukoyede](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-will-overcome-corruption-efcc-chairman-olukoyede/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will defeat corruption. In his Easter message, Olukoyede said the country should not be defined by corruption, adding that it has the strength to overcome it. He urged Nigerians to reflect on the meaning of Easter, - [Atiku Hires U.S. Firm to Boost Image Ahead of 2027 Elections](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-hires-u-s-firm-to-boost-image-ahead-of-2027-elections/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has hired a U.S.-based lobbying firm to strengthen his reputation in the United States. The firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, was contracted in a deal worth $1.2 million for a period of 12 months. The agreement was signed in March 2026 and filed with the U.S. Department of Justice. According - [Wike Backs Down, Explains Threat to TV Anchor](https://www.africanexaminer.com/wike-backs-down-explains-threat-to-tv-anchor/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has clarified his controversial comment about Seun Okinbaloye, saying he did not mean it literally. Wike had earlier said he would have “broken his TV screen and shot” the Channels Television anchor over remarks about a one-party system in Nigeria. The statement sparked criticism, - [No Attack on Bishop Kukah, Army Clarifies](https://www.africanexaminer.com/no-attack-on-bishop-kukah-army-clarifies/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports of an alleged attack on Matthew Kukah and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral, describing the claims as false. In a statement issued on Saturday, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 8 Division, said the report circulating on social media was - [Obi Questions Tinubu’s Electricity Promise](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obi-questions-tinubus-electricity-promise/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has urged Nigerians not to re-elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing ongoing problems with electricity supply. In a post on X on Saturday, Obi recalled a campaign promise made by Tinubu ahead of the 2023 election. According to him, the president had said Nigerians - [Residents Decry Rising Food Prices In FCT](https://www.africanexaminer.com/residents-decry-rising-food-prices-in-fct/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - ) Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over the rising cost of food items across community markets, describing the situation as increasingly difficult for low-and middle-income households. The residents, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, said the - [FirstBank Sponsors Samuel Okwaraji U-16 Football Championship 2026](https://www.africanexaminer.com/firstbank-sponsors-samuel-okwaraji-u-16-football-championship-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 - [Wike Dismisses Claims of Crackdown on Opposition](https://www.africanexaminer.com/wike-dismisses-claims-of-crackdown-on-opposition/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is trying to weaken opposition parties. Wike spoke on Friday in Abuja during an interview with journalists, where he addressed concerns that the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu is targeting opposition groups. His - [Plateau Killings: Presidency Defends Tinubu’s Airport Meeting](https://www.africanexaminer.com/plateau-killings-presidency-defends-tinubus-airport-meeting/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Presidency has explained why Bola Ahmed Tinubu met victims of the Plateau killings at the airport instead of visiting affected communities in Jos. In a statement by his Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said the decision was due to flight and logistical constraints at the Yakubu Gowon Airport. According to - [ADC Dispute Deepens as Keyamo Slams Mark’s Faction](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-dispute-deepens-as-keyamo-slams-marks-faction/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark, accusing it of using emotional pressure instead of addressing legal issues. In a post on X, Keyamo said the group was relying on “emotional reasoning and blackmail” to avoid - [ADC Defies INEC, Fixes April Date for Congresses](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-defies-inec-fixes-april-date-for-congresses/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced that it will go ahead with its planned congresses and national convention, despite being opposed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement released on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the exercise will begin on April 7 and end with a - [Sad As MainPower DisCo Confirms Electrocution Of Staff](https://www.africanexaminer.com/sad-as-mainpower-disco-confirms-electrocution-of-staff/) - (AFRICAN EXMINER) - MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has confirmed the electrocution of one of its staff, Mr. Issac Dike, a linesman attached to its Ogui District. Head of Communications, MEDL, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this in a statement he issued and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Enugu. According to him, the incident - [Obi Condemns ADC Crisis, Questions Democratic Values](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obi-condemns-adc-crisis-questions-democratic-values/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi has sharply criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the ongoing leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the situation as a troubling setback for Nigeria’s democracy. In his reaction, Obi expressed disappointment that individuals who once stood as defenders of democracy during the era of Sani - [ADC Calls for Removal of INEC Chairman, Alleges Plot Instal One Party State ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-calls-for-removal-of-inec-chairman-alleges-plot-instal-one-party-state/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the removal of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the commission of bias and attempting to weaken opposition parties. ADC National Chairman, David Mark, made the call on Thursday while speaking to journalists in Abuja. He alleged that the ruling - [Tinubu Appoints Aliyu PTDF Executive Secretary, Renews TCN MD Tenure](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-appoints-aliyu-ptdf-executive-secretary-renews-tcn-md-tenure/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Prof. Shu’aibu Aliyu as Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF). Aliyu replaces Ahmed Aminu, who recently resigned to pursue the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa. The president also renewed the appointment of Mr Sule Abdulaziz as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the - [Obi Says He Will Work with Malami, El-Rufai Despite Corruption Charges](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obi-says-he-will-work-with-malami-el-rufai-despite-corruption-charges/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, says he is willing to work with members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) even if they face corruption allegations. He spoke on Saturday on Magic FM in Aba, Abia State. Obi said working closely with such people gives him the chance to change - [Police Deploy More Officers To Plateau After Deadly Attack](https://www.africanexaminer.com/police-deploy-more-officers-to-plateau-after-deadly-attack/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has sent more police officers to Plateau State following an attack that killed several people last Saturday. The attack happened on March 29 in Angwan Rukuba, located in Jos North Local Government Area. Disu condemned the attack and ordered a large deployment of security forces to - [Mozambique Deports 40  Nigerians ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/mozambique-deports-40-nigerians/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed the reciept of 40 out of the 42 Nigerians deported from Mozambique. The 40 deportees returned to Nigeria after their release from detention in Mozambique for weeks. NiDCOM confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the commission’s Director of Media, Public - [Tinubu Appoints CAC Chairman, Names Seven Others As NPC Commissioners](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-appoints-cac-chairman-names-seven-others-as-npc-commissioners/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Senator Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission and nominated seven people to fill vacant commissioner positions at the National Population Commission. This was contained in a press release issued on Monday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo - [Aiyedatiwa Sacks Political Aides in Ondo](https://www.africanexaminer.com/aiyedatiwa-sacks-political-aides-in-ondo/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - ) Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has sacked all Senior Special Assistants(SSAs) and Special Assistants(SAs) in his administration with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Akure by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan. According to the statement, the - [Fani-Kayode Denies Reports of Rejection as Ambassador to Germany](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fani-kayode-denies-reports-of-rejection-as-ambassador-to-germany/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has dismissed reports claiming he was rejected as Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany. In a post shared on his X account, Fani-Kayode described the reports as “fake news.” He alleged that the claims were being spread by opposition figures unhappy with his appointment. According to him, the reports - [ADC Receives Kwankwaso, Pushes for Opposition Unity](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-receives-kwankwaso-pushes-for-opposition-unity/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has formally welcomed former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and his supporters into the party. Kwankwaso was received at a ceremony held on Monday at his residence on Miller Road, with top members of the party in attendance. Speaking at the - [ DNC  Nwoye Officially Assumes Office At APC National Secretariat; Harp On Need For Healing, Reconciliation](https://www.africanexaminer.com/dnc-nwoye-officially-assumes-office-at-apc-national-secretariat-harp-on-need-for-healing-reconciliation/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The newly elected Deputy National chairman South (DNC) of the ruling All progressives Congress APC Dr. Benjamin Obiora Nwoye, has officially assumed office at the party's national secretariat in Abuja, with a promise to drive a process of healing and genuine reconciliation within his area of jurisdiction. Nwoye, who arrived the party's - [Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin, Joins Governorship Race](https://www.africanexaminer.com/oyo-speaker-ogundoyin-joins-governorship-race/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) –) The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has joined the 2027 governorship race in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Oyetunji Oyekunle, the speaker was endorsed as the preferred candidate of the PDP stakeholders in Ibarapaland. The statement said - [African Democratic Congress (ADC) Criticises Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Birthday Message](https://www.africanexaminer.com/african-democratic-congress-adc-criticises-bola-ahmed-tinubu-in-birthday-message/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a message marking his birthday, pointing to what it described as worsening hardship in the country. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, shared the message on his X (formerly Twitter) page. He said the administration’s “Renewed Hope” agenda has - [ Kwankwaso Resigns from NNPP, Cites Political Realignment](https://www.africanexaminer.com/kwankwaso-resigns-from-nnpp-cites-political-realignment/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing the need for political realignment. Kwankwaso, who was the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, announced his resignation in a statement issued on Sunday, saying the decision takes immediate effect. “I wish to - [BREAKING: Dr. Ben Nwoye  Emerges APC Deputy National Chairman (South), Replaces Eneukwu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/dr-ben-nwoye-emerges-apc-deputy-national-chairman-south-replaces-eneukwu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Chairman of the ruling All progressives Congress APC in Enugu state, Dr. Ben Nwoye has been officially announced as the Deputy National Chairman (South) of the party. Nwoye, was unveiled moments ago at the national convention of the APC at the Eagle square Abuja, confirming his emergence after earlier indications - [Kano Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo resigns amid impeachment proceedings](https://www.africanexaminer.com/kano-deputy-governor-aminu-gwarzo-resigns-amid-impeachment-proceedings/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The Kwankwasiyya Movement, on Friday, announced the resignation of Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo, describing the development as a difficult but necessary decision taken in the interest of governance and stability. This is contained in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Dr Habibu Mohammed, in Kano on Friday. The group - [Opposition Has Collapsed in Nigeria - Fani-Kayode](https://www.africanexaminer.com/opposition-has-collapsed-in-nigeria-fani-kayode/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has said that opposition politics in Nigeria has collapsed, describing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a group driven by desperation for power. Speaking on his Facebook page, Fani-Kayode dismissed the ADC as a credible opposition party, saying its members lack the ability to move - [Okoye Returns As Super Eagles Goalie In Iran Friendly](https://www.africanexaminer.com/okoye-returns-as-super-eagles-goalie-in-iran-friendly/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Head coach Éric Chelle has named his starting lineup as the Nigeria national football team prepares to face the Iran national football team in an international friendly. Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye returns to the starting XI, taking his place between the posts. In defence, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Igoh Ogbu and Bruno - [APC Convention: Fake Consensus Lists Surface In Social Media](https://www.africanexaminer.com/apc-convention-fake-consensus-lists-surface-in-social-media/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some stalwarts of the ruling All progressives Congress APC in South East have dismissed a Purported consensus lists of members of the National working Committee of the party being circulated in the social media, describing it as fake and work of desperate Aspirants from the region who are seeking re-election at all - [Tinubu Approves Expansion of PiCNG Mandate To Include Electric Vehicles](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-approves-expansion-of-picng-mandate-to-include-electric-vehicles/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the mandate of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) in a new drive to reposition the initiative. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy. Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a press release issued on Thursday said the initiative would now be known - [Tinubu Not To Blame For My Ordeal Under Buhari – Saraki](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-not-to-blame-for-my-ordeal-under-buhari-saraki/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has said it is wrong to link President Bola Tinubu to his prosecution during the administration of late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Friday, Saraki dismissed claims that Tinubu influenced his trial at the time. Saraki was charged in September 2015 - [AU appoints Kikwete As Horn of Africa High Representative](https://www.africanexaminer.com/au-appoints-kikwete-as-horn-of-africa-high-representative/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mahmoud Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, has appointed Amb. Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania, High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. Youssouf disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by Mr Nuur Sheekh, Spokesperson of the AUC Chairperson. According to him, Kikwete will, in - [Anambra Police Exhumes Corpse Of 52 Year Old Man Killed By Cousin, Arrests Suspect](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anambra-police-exhumes-corpse-of-52-year-old-man-killed-by-cousin-arrests-suspect/) - (AFRICAN EXAMNER) -- Operatives of the Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Anambra state police Command have arrested a 35-year-old suspect, Chukwudalu Ezeani, 'male‘, in connection with the murder of his male cousin, Chinedu Ezeani, a 52 years old man whose corpse has been exhumed for necessary forensic examinations. The police investigation revealed that the - [Omah Lay Reverts to Christianity from Islam](https://www.africanexaminer.com/omah-lay-reverts-to-christianity-from-islam/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nigerian singer Omah Stanley Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has reportedly reverted to Christianity after previously exploring Islam. A few years ago, the Rivers-born singer hinted at converting to Islam. However, in a recent post on Snapchat, Omah Lay suggested he has returned to Christianity. He revealed that he has started - [Atiku Tells AGF: No Rhetoric Can Resolve OPL 245 Disputes](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-tells-agf-no-rhetoric-can-resolve-opl-245-disputes/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Lateef Fagbemi for dismissing his recent commentary on the federal government’s handling of the OPL 245 dispute. On March 5, the presidency announced the conclusion of a settlement agreement involving the federal government, Eni, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL). The - [APC Will Pick  Its National EXCOs Through Consensus](https://www.africanexaminer.com/apc-will-pick-its-national-excos-through-consensus/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it will use a consensus method to select its national leaders at its convention scheduled for March 27–28, 2026, in Abuja. The party’s Assistant Secretary for Media and Publicity for the convention, Mary Ikoku, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television. - [Kenneth Okonkwo: Nigerian Judiciary Must Punish Erring Judges](https://www.africanexaminer.com/kenneth-okonkwo-nigerian-judiciary-must-punish-erring-judges/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A lawyer and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has urged the Nigerian judiciary to uphold its ethical standards and punish members who engage in misconduct. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Okonkwo said strict discipline is necessary to maintain professionalism and public trust in the legal system. He stressed that judges should undergo - [ADC Must Pick President from North to Win 2027 – Momodu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-must-pick-president-from-north-to-win-2027-momodu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has urged the party to zone its presidential ticket to the north ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on a programme on Arise Television, Momodu said the ADC needs a strong strategy and unity to defeat the ruling party in 2027. He - [Senegal Fights CAF After Strip  of AFCON Title](https://www.africanexaminer.com/senegal-fights-caf-after-strip-of-afcon-title/) - (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 - [Religious Coalition Group, Trains Southeast Journalists On Religion Reportage ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/religious-coalition-group-trains-southeast-journalists-on-religion-reportage/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Nigeria Religious Coalition on Artificial Intelligence (AI) NRCAI, has trained journalists in south East geo political zone of Nigeria on effective reporting of Artificial General Intelligence AGI on religion in the country, stressing the need for regulation of the new technology in the country. It also called for concerted efforts by - [Zack Orji Speaks on Near-Death Experience After Brain Surgeries](https://www.africanexaminer.com/zack-orji-speaks-on-near-death-experience-after-brain-surgeries/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has opened up about the frightening health crisis he faced in late 2023, revealing that his first thoughts after regaining consciousness were about his family and what would have become of them if he had died. The 66-year-old actor collapsed on December 29, 2023, and was rushed - [Benin Council Insists Peller Had No Approval for Palace Visit](https://www.africanexaminer.com/benin-council-insists-peller-had-no-approval-for-palace-visit/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Benin Traditional Council has insisted that popular streamer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, widely known as Peller, did not receive approval for his recent visit to the palace of the Oba of Benin. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the council’s secretary, Frank Irabor, dismissed claims by Peller and his management that proper - [ADC Alliance Deepens as Obi Backs El-Rufai](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-alliance-deepens-as-obi-backs-el-rufai/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi has described the detention and ongoing trial of Nasir El-Rufai as political persecution, saying the former Kaduna governor should not be treated like a fugitive. Obi made the remarks in Kaduna during a stakeholders’ meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where he stressed that El-Rufai returned to the country - ['Why  I Want To Become APC Deputy National Chairman Position'. -- Dr. Nwoye.](https://www.africanexaminer.com/why-i-want-to-become-apc-deputy-national-chairman-position-dr-nwoye/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Dr. Ben Nwoye is an American trained lawyer, and a household name in Nigeria's political space, especially within the corridors of the ruling All progressives Congress APC. He has served the party in various capacities, including as elected and appointed state chairman of the APC in the coal city state of Enugu, - [NPF: IGP Did Not Disband Police Units](https://www.africanexaminer.com/npf-igp-did-not-disband-police-units/) - (AFRICCAN EXAMINER) -- The Nigeria Police Force has said that the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, did not order the disbandment of all police units. Reports had claimed that the IGP directed the shutdown of all tactical squads across the country during a virtual meeting with senior officers. But the police spokesperson, Anthony Placid, described - [Crowd Chants ‘Obi–Kwankwaso’ at Eid Rally in Kano](https://www.africanexaminer.com/crowd-chants-obi-kwankwaso-at-eid-rally-in-kano/) - Supporters of Rabiu Kwankwaso on Sunday chanted the names of Peter Obi and Kwankwaso during the annual Eid celebration in Kano. The crowd, many wearing the red caps linked to the Kwankwasiyya movement, cheered both leaders as they appeared together and addressed the gathering. Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, - [Portable Sparks Outrage with Threat Over 2027 Elections](https://www.africanexaminer.com/portable-sparks-outrage-with-threat-over-2027-elections/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has stirred reactions after issuing a strong warning to Yoruba voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a viral video, the singer urged Nigerians, particularly Yorubas, to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Portable warned that anyone who refuses to vote - [Terrorism: Tinubu Secures French Assistance For Equipment, Training Of Security Forces](https://www.africanexaminer.com/terrorism-tinubu-secures-french-assistance-for-equipment-training-of-security-forces/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said Nigeria has secured French collaboration on military equipment and support following a lengthy discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a press release on Sunday said Tinubu disclosed this when he hosted Vice - [Jehovah’s Witnesses Clarify Blood Transfusion Rules, Allow Self-Donation](https://www.africanexaminer.com/jehovahs-witnesses-clarify-blood-transfusion-rules-allow-self-donation/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a clarification to their long-standing teaching on blood transfusions, allowing members to decide whether their own blood can be used during medical procedures. The update maintains the ban on receiving another person’s blood but gives individuals the freedom to choose how their own blood is handled in surgeries - [Tinubu Felicitates Elumelu on Birthday Hails His Africapitalism Drive](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-felicitates-elumelu-on-birthday-hails-his-africapitalism-drive/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has congratulated economist, banker and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, on his 62nd birthday, describing him as an African business icon and a leading advocate of enterprise on the continent. The Chairman of Heirs Holdings, United Bank for Africa and Transcorp, will turn 62 on March 22, 2026. In a statement - [Women Groups Demand Arrests Over Alleged Assaults at Ozoro Festival](https://www.africanexaminer.com/women-groups-demand-arrests-over-alleged-assaults-at-ozoro-festival/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – More than 500 women’s rights organisations under the coalition Womanifesto have called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of individuals allegedly involved in sexual harassment and assault during a traditional festival in Ozoro. In a statement issued by co-convener Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, the group condemned the incident, describing it as a serious violation - [US Boosts Nigeria’s Anti-Terror Fight with Drones, Troops Deployment](https://www.africanexaminer.com/us-boosts-nigerias-anti-terror-fight-with-drones-troops-deployment/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The United States has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones and about 200 troops to Nigeria to support the fight against Islamist militants, according to a report by Reuters. Officials from both countries said the US troops are not involved in frontline combat. Instead, they are providing training and intelligence support to Nigerian forces. - [Eid-el-Fitr: Tinubu Urges Renewed Patriotism](https://www.africanexaminer.com/eid-el-fitr-tinubu-urges-renewed-patriotism/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -As muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the muslim faithful in Nigeria, urging renewed commitment to the nation and humanity. Presidential Spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in a press release issued on Thursday, said Tinubu enjoined Nigerian muslims to rededicate themselves to the noble teachings of - [Nigeria, UK Seal £746m Deal To Refurbish Apapa, Tin Can Ports](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-uk-seal-746m-deal-to-refurbish-apapa-tin-can-ports/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said Nigeria and the United Kingdom must build on their longstanding relationship by strengthening trade ties and expanding mutually beneficial economic cooperation. Tinubu met with United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street, where the two countries agreed on a £746m deal to refurbish Apapa - [PDP Begins e-Registration Exercise In Enugu Despite Lingering Crisis](https://www.africanexaminer.com/pdp-begins-e-registration-exercise-in-enugu-despite-lingering-crisis/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - As political parties prepares ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) has announced consolidation of e-registration of members in Enugu state, South East Nigeria, just as the state chairman, Barrister Steve Orurou has dismissed Purported reports of parallel congresses in the area. He described the - [Judikay Reveals Pains  of Six Miscarriages ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/judikay-reveals-pains-of-six-miscarriages/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Judith Kanayo-Opara, popularly known as Judikay, has shared her painful experience of losing six pregnancies. In a video posted on her Instagram page, the gospel singer said her most recent miscarriage happened in February 2025, after she had been pregnant for over three months. Judikay explained that the loss started with mild - [Tinubu Fed Momodu for 40 Years, Says Fani-Kayode](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-fed-momodu-for-40-years-says-fani-kayode/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Femi Fani-Kayode has said that President Bola Tinubu supported Dele Momodu for many years. Fani-Kayode made the statement on Thursday while reacting to comments made by Momodu during a television interview. In the interview, Momodu criticised Tinubu’s style of governance and compared it to the rule of former military leader Sani Abacha. Responding, - [Ex-AGF Malami: I Have No Regrets Despite Trial  ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ex-agf-malami-i-have-no-regrets-despite-trial/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said he has no regrets about his actions while in office, even after his recent release from custody. Malami, who is facing a 16-count charge of alleged money laundering alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, Abdulaziz, said he is - [NCoS Seeks Partnership With Humanitarian Affairs  Ministry Over Immate Reintegration](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ncos-seeks-partnership-with-humanitarian-affairs-ministry-over-immate-reintegration/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Slyvester Ndidi Nwakuche, has stressed the need for strategic partnership with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. He stated this Wednesday during a strategic courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro, at the - [Court Rules  Nigerians Can Record Police During Stop-and-Search](https://www.africanexaminer.com/court-rules-nigerians-can-record-police-during-stop-and-search/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A Federal High Court in Delta State has ruled that Nigerians are allowed to record police officers during stop-and-search operations in public. The judgment was delivered by Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa in a case filed by lawyer Maxwell Nosakhare Uwaifo. The suit was filed against the Nigeria Police Force, the Police Service Commission, - [Pete Edochie Claims Spiritual Role in Politicians’ 2023 Election Wins](https://www.africanexaminer.com/pete-edochie-claims-spiritual-role-in-politicians-2023-election-wins/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has revealed that he prayed for six Nigerian politicians who went on to win their elections during the 2023 general polls. The respected film icon made the disclosure while hosting popular streamer Peller at his residence in Enugu. Peller, who is currently on a nationwide tour, had - [Senegal Demands Probe After CAF Awards AFCON Title to Morocco](https://www.africanexaminer.com/senegal-demands-probe-after-caf-awards-afcon-title-to-morocco/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The government of Senegal has called for an independent international investigation into alleged corruption within Confederation of African Football (CAF) following a controversial ruling on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. CAF’s Appeals Board ruled that Senegal forfeited the final match after some of its players walked off the pitch in - [Power Minister Adelabu Set to Resign Ahead of 2027 Elections](https://www.africanexaminer.com/power-minister-adelabu-set-to-resign-ahead-of-2027-elections/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is expected to resign from his position before March 31, 2026, following a directive from President Bola Tinubu. The President ordered all political appointees planning to contest in the 2027 general elections to step down before the deadline, in line with the Electoral Act. Adelabu, who - [Borno Bombings: 23 Killed as Security Chiefs Move to Maiduguri](https://www.africanexaminer.com/borno-bombings-23-killed-as-security-chiefs-move-to-maiduguri/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Security chiefs have moved to Maiduguri following deadly bomb attacks that killed 23 people and injured 108 others. The attacks happened on Monday night at three locations: the Monday Market, Post Office Flyover, and the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. Police say the explosions were carried out by suspected - [Tinubu Orders Early Resignation For Appointees Who Want To Seek Election In 2027](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-orders-early-resignation-for-appointees-who-want-to-seek-election-in-2027/) - (AFRICAN EAMINER) - Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered all political appointees who want to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions on or before March 31, 2026. The directive was announced in a circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and signed by George - [KWAM1’s Daughter Joins Lagos Assembly Race](https://www.africanexaminer.com/kwam1s-daughter-joins-lagos-assembly-race/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Barrister Damilola Ayinde Marshal, daughter of Fuji star Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, has declared her intention to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2027. Damilola announced on Tuesday in a post shared on Instagram, where she said she is seeking to represent Surulere Constituency 2. She stated that her decision - [CAF Declares Morocco 2025 AFCON Winners After Appeal Ruling](https://www.africanexaminer.com/caf-declares-morocco-2025-afcon-winners-after-appeal-ruling/) - (AFRIAN EXAMINER) - The Confederation of African Football has officially declared the Moroccan national football team as the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This decision came after CAF’s appeal board ruled that the Senegal national football team forfeited the final match following a protest by Morocco’s football federation. In a statement - [Tinubu Begins State Visit To UK](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-begins-state-visit-to-uk/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will depart Abuja on Tuesday for a state visit to the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Presidential Spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a press release on Monday said King Charles would host Tinubu - [Terror Attacks: Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs To Relocate To Maiduguri](https://www.africanexaminer.com/terror-attacks-tinubu-orders-security-chiefs-to-relocate-to-maiduguri/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has directed Security Chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno state following recent terror attacks that claimed 23 lives while about 108 were injured. Tinubu said Nigeria would not succumb to fear while commiserating with families of those who lost their lives and sympathising with the injured. The President said - [Oyedele Sworn-In As Minister of State For Finance](https://www.africanexaminer.com/oyedele-sworn-in-as-minister-of-state-for-finance/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, charging him to support efforts to strengthen fiscal policy and advance Nigeria’s economic reforms. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where the president commended Oyedele for his contributions to tax reforms and - [Inflation Eases Marginally to 15% in February - NBS](https://www.africanexaminer.com/inflation-eases-marginally-to-15-in-february-nbs/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - National Bureau of Statistics says Nigeria’s inflation drops slightly to 15% in February Nigeria’s inflation rate declined slightly from 15.1 per cent in January to 15.06 per cent in February, according to the latest report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figures were contained in the Consumer Price Index - [FG Alleges Plot to Embarrass Bola Tinubu During UK Visit](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fg-alleges-plot-to-embarrass-bola-tinubu-during-uk-visit/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Federal Government has alleged that an embattled mining company, Jupiter Ltd, is planning to embarrass Nigeria during the planned state visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom. The government said the company was preparing to spread what it described as false and misleading claims about Nigeria’s mining sector following - [Nigeria, DR Congo Face FIFA Penalties Over Fans’ Misconduct](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-dr-congo-face-fifa-penalties-over-fans-misconduct/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - FIFA fines Nigeria Football Federation, Congolese Association Football Federation over fans’ misconduct at World Cup playoff FIFA has sanctioned Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) following incidents involving supporters during their 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff match in November. In its latest disciplinary overview, FIFA said both football - [ Igbo Groups, Stakeholders Urge ADC To Zone Presidential Ticket To South East](https://www.africanexaminer.com/igbo-groups-stakeholders-urge-adc-to-zone-presidential-ticket-to-south-east/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Ahead of the 2027 general election, three prominent Igbo groups and concerned stakeholders of African Democratic congress ADC have appealed to all the political parties to zone their presidential tickets to the South East geo political zone in the spirit of justice, equity and fairplay. They asked incumbent president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu - [Anambra PPRO, Ikenga Bags NIPR Life Reputation Award](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anambra-ppro-ikenga-bags-nipr-life-reputation-award/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Anambra state chapter of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has honoured the Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO) of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, with the prestigious Life Reputation Award. The organization led by Dr. Ngozi Ulogu said the honour is in recognition of his outstanding contributions to - [Sanusi Reflects on Dethronement, Says Faith Sustained Him](https://www.africanexaminer.com/sanusi-reflects-on-dethronement-says-faith-sustained-him/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Muhammadu Sanusi II says his years away from Kano after his dethronement as emir helped him avoid possible humiliation and allowed him to pursue further academic work. Sanusi spoke about resilience during difficult times at the Fola Adeola annual Ramadan lecture. Reflecting on his experiences, the monarch said people often wrongly attribute - [Davido Reacts To Edo School Bullying, Demands Action](https://www.africanexaminer.com/davido-reacts-to-edo-school-bullying-demands-action/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Davido has condemned a viral video showing a bullying incident involving students of Igbinedion Secondary School. In a post shared on X on Sunday, the Afrobeats star, whose real name is David Adeleke, reacted angrily to the footage circulating online. “F***ing animals… so disgusting,” he wrote. In the viral clip, two male - [Confusion as ADC Faction Fixes April 3–5 for National Convention](https://www.africanexaminer.com/confusion-as-adc-faction-fixes-april-3-5-for-national-convention/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has scheduled April 3 to 5 for its national convention to elect new members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). In a statement issued on Sunday, the faction said party executives at the ward, local government area (LGA), state, and national levels will - [Tinubu Doing His Best for Nigeria — Gowon](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-doing-his-best-for-nigeria-gowon/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Head of State Yakubu Gowon has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is doing his best to manage the affairs of Nigeria. Gowon stated this on Saturday after meeting Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, where he commended the president’s leadership. According to him, Tinubu is making efforts across several key areas, including - [Cubana Chief Priest Explains Why He Backed Obi Over Tinubu in 2023](https://www.africanexaminer.com/cubana-chief-priest-explains-why-he-backed-obi-over-tinubu-in-2023/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular socialite Cubana Chief Priest has explained why he supported Peter Obi instead of Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election. Speaking at a recent City Boy Movement rally in Imo State, Cubana Chief Priest said he chose to support Obi at the time because he wanted to identify as an - [Lagos Resumes Monthly Sanitation Exercise After Nine Years](https://www.africanexaminer.com/lagos-resumes-monthly-sanitation-exercise-after-nine-years/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The government of Lagos State has announced that the monthly environmental sanitation exercise will resume on April 25 after a nine-year suspension. The commissioner for environment and water resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Saturday shortly after the governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, carried out a symbolic street cleaning - [Papa Ajasco Actor Opens Up on Life Struggles After Fame](https://www.africanexaminer.com/papa-ajasco-actor-opens-up-on-life-struggles-after-fame/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Veteran Nigerian actor Abiodun Ayoyinka has opened up about the challenges he has faced despite becoming famous for playing the iconic character Papa Ajasco. Ayoyinka spoke during an interview with media personality Lucky Udu, where he explained that the ownership of the character has limited his opportunities outside the popular comedy series. - [Atiku Praises Senators’ Move to ADC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-praises-senators-move-to-adc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Vice President Atiku Abubakar has praised Senator Binos Yaroe and eight other senators who recently aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing their move as a bold step in defence of Nigeria’s democracy. Atiku remarked in a post on his official Facebook page on Friday. He commended the lawmakers for what - [No Going Back On Cashless Policy At Nation`S Airports – Keyamo](https://www.africanexaminer.com/no-going-back-on-cashless-policy-at-nations-airports-keyamo/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has affirmed that there is no going back on cashless policy, at the nation`s airports. Keyamo made the assertion on Friday, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja, during on-the-spot assessment of hybrid payment system newly adopted by the government The - [Akpabio, Mbah, Ex-Power Minister Harp On Importance Of Education In Nation Building](https://www.africanexaminer.com/akpabio-mbah-ex-power-minister-harp-on-importance-of-education-in-nation-building/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Enugu state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah and former Minister of power, professor Chinedu Nebo have stressed the importance of education in the development of any nation. The trio spoke on Friday in Enugu during the occasion of awards of Scholarship and bursary to Over - [Shell Resumes Production In Bonga As It Completes Turnaround Maintenance On FPSO](https://www.africanexaminer.com/shell-resumes-production-in-bonga-as-it-completes-turnaround-maintenance-on-fpso/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) has completed the turnaround maintenance on the Bonga Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, leading to resumption of production at Nigeria’s premier deepwater field on March 6, 2026. The project was delivered 11 days ahead of schedule and without any safety incident, reinforcing - [Tinubu Sets Up Taskforce On Petroleum Reforms And Value Optimisation](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-sets-up-taskforce-on-petroleum-reforms-and-value-optimisation/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value Optimisation Taskforce to design and sequence the next phase of structural reforms in Nigeria's petroleum sector. A press release issued on Friday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga said co-founder - [Confusion At Rivers Magistrate Court, As Dead Lawyer Reportedly Appeared To Defend Client](https://www.africanexaminer.com/confusion-at-rivers-magistrate-court-as-dead-lawyer-reportedly-appeared-to-defend-client/) - There was confusion at a magistrate court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, South-South Nigeria on Wednesday, when it was noticed that a lawyer who had died since last year, 2025 December appeared before the Magistrate on Tuesday the 10th of February, 2026 to conduct his matter. It was learnt that when the - [God Ordained My Presidency, Says Tinubu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/god-ordained-my-presidency-says-tinubu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has said that his rise to Nigeria’s presidency was part of a divine plan. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during an interfaith iftar, Tinubu said he is committed to good governance, upholding the rule of law, and preserving democratic values. He hosted members of the All Progressives - [Nine Senators Join ADC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nine-senators-join-adc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nine senators from different political parties have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), further changing the political balance in Nigeria’s Senate. Those who joined the ADC include Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto South), Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South), Binos Yaroe (Adamawa South), Victor Umeh (Anambra Central), Tony Nwoye (Anambra North), Lawal Usman (Kaduna Central), - [FG Won’t Control Petrol Prices Despite Middle East War – Edun](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fg-wont-control-petrol-prices-despite-middle-east-war-edun/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Federal Government says it will not intervene to regulate petrol prices despite rising tensions in the Middle East that are causing instability in global oil markets. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, made this known during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday. According to him, the government will instead introduce - [Nigeria Needs Britain Back to Restore Order – Galadima](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-needs-britain-back-to-restore-order-galadima/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has suggested that Nigeria should be recolonised by Britain to restore order and good governance. Galadima remarked on Thursday while speaking on a programme on African Independent Television (AIT), while discussing the current state of the country. According to him, the government must - [N6.8tn Debt Pushes Nigeria Toward Worse Electricity Shortage](https://www.africanexaminer.com/n6-8tn-debt-pushes-nigeria-toward-worse-electricity-shortage/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nigerians may experience even worse power outages as gas suppliers have threatened to stop supplying gas to electricity generation companies over a debt of about N3.3 trillion. This was disclosed by Joy Ogaji, Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Power Generation Companies, during an interview on Fresh FM. Ogaji explained that - [Enugu Police Arrests  5,895 Suspects, Rescues 168 Kidnapped Victims In One Year](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-police-arrests-5895-suspects-rescues-168-kidnapped-victims-in-one-year/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Enugu state commissioner of Police CP, Bitrus Mamman Giwa, on Wednesday disclosed that the command arrested a total of five thousand, eight hundred and ninety-five (5,895) criminal suspects and successfully rescued a one hundred and sixty-eight (168) kidnapped victims in the past one year. He made this known on Wednesday while - [Namibia Restricts Livestock Imports From Botswana After Disease Outbreak](https://www.africanexaminer.com/namibia-restricts-livestock-imports-from-botswana-after-disease-outbreak/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform in Namibia has announced immediate restrictions on the importation and in-transit movement of cloven-hoofed animals and related products from neighboring Botswana. The restriction was announced following confirmed outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). In a veterinary public notification issued by the Directorate of Veterinary - [Nigeria U-20 Star Jailed in Norway Over Sexual Assualt](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-u-20-star-jailed-in-norway-over-sexual-assualt/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Daniel Daga, a Nigerian under-20 football player, has been sentenced to six months in prison in Norway after being found guilty of sexual assault. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday by the Romsdal District Court, according to Norwegian broadcaster TV 2 Norway. The 19-year-old midfielder, who plays for Norwegian club Molde FK, - [Pope Accepts Resignation of California Bishop Facing Fraud Charges](https://www.africanexaminer.com/pope-accepts-resignation-of-california-bishop-facing-fraud-charges/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of a bishop from the Chaldean Catholic community in the United States following criminal charges related to the alleged embezzlement of church funds. The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Emanuel Hana Shaleta had stepped down as bishop of the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of St Peter - [India, Others Decline Tinubu’s Ambassadorial designee Over Tenure Concerns](https://www.africanexaminer.com/india-others-decline-tinubus-ambassadorial-designee-over-tenure-concerns/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent ambassadorial postings may face delays as India and some other countries have reportedly declined to accept a few of Nigeria’s ambassador-designates. According to sources within Nigeria’s Presidency and the foreign service, India has a diplomatic policy that discourages accepting ambassadors from governments that have less than two years - [Saraki Warns PDP May Miss 2027 Polls Over Convention Litigation ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/saraki-warns-pdp-may-miss-2027-polls-over-convention-litigation/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has urged leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to end ongoing legal disputes and organise a fresh national convention. Saraki appealed on Tuesday while reacting to a ruling by the Court of Appeal, which nullified the party’s national convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, - [Bwala: Why I Rejected Peter Obi’s Offer In 2023](https://www.africanexaminer.com/bwala-why-i-rejected-peter-obis-offer-in-2023/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has revealed how Peter Obi allegedly used former President Olusegun Obasanjo to invite him to work for his 2023 presidential campaign. Bwala said he declined the offer despite the respect he has for Obasanjo. Speaking during an interview with On-Air - [93 Nigerians Arrested In Ghana Over Alleged Internet Fraud](https://www.africanexaminer.com/93-nigerians-arrested-in-ghana-over-alleged-internet-fraud/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) says it has arrested 93 Nigerians over alleged involvement in internet fraud and violations of immigration laws. In a statement on Monday, the agency said the arrests followed an intelligence-led raid on a suspected fraud network operating at Devtraco Estate in Accra. According to the statement issued - [Ex-Super Eagles Coach, Festus Onigbinde Dies at 88](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ex-super-eagles-coach-festus-onigbinde-dies-at-88/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s first indigenous coach of the Super Eagles, Chief Festus Onigbinde, is dead. He died on Monday at the age of 88. The family announced his passing in a statement issued by Mrs Bolade Adesuyi on Monday. “With gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of High - [Man City To Face Liverpool In FA Quarterfinal Clash](https://www.africanexaminer.com/man-city-to-face-liverpool-in-fa-quarterfinal-clash/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Manchester City will host Liverpool in the standout fixture of the FA Cup quarterfinals following the draw conducted at the London Stadium on Monday. Sky Bet League One strugglers Port Vale will travel to Chelsea in another quarterfinal clash of the competition. Port Vale reached the stage after a shock victory over - [Ndume Urges Tinubu to Brief Nigerians on Security](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ndume-urges-tinubu-to-brief-nigerians-on-security/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Senator Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to regularly update Nigerians on efforts to tackle insurgency and banditry across the country. Ndume’s statement comes after terrorists attacked Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State, killing residents, including soldiers, the town’s chief imam, and community elders, and abducting over 100 - [UBA Business Series Set to Spotlight Africa’s New Generation of Female Leaders During Women’s Month](https://www.africanexaminer.com/uba-business-series-set-to-spotlight-africas-new-generation-of-female-leaders-during-womens-month/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to host a special edition of its impactful quarterly UBA Business Series, which be specifically focused on celebrating and empowering the modern woman with the theme: “gen w - ‘The Evolved Woman’ The session, which is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, - [Peter Obi Vows  To Challenge 2026 Electoral Act In Court](https://www.africanexaminer.com/peter-obi-vows-to-challenge-2026-electoral-act-in-court/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi completed his registration on Saturday in his hometown of Agulu, Aniocha Local Government Area, Anambra State. He announced plans to challenge the newly passed 2026 Electoral Act in court, alleging that the - [Veteran Nollywood Actor, Edochie Has Expressed Frustration Over The High Cost Of Basic Amenities](https://www.africanexaminer.com/veteran-nollywood-actor-edochie-has-expressed-frustration-over-the-high-cost-of-basic-amenities/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Speaking on AIT’s programme JIGSAW, the 78-year-old revealed that he spends N40,000 daily on electricity and fuel. “I spend N40,000 in my home every day for light. It disturbs me a lot. N10,000 for electricity and an additional N30,000 on diesel and fuel,” he said. Edochie also criticised political leaders for neglecting - [Anthony Okon Placid Appointed New Spokesman for Nigeria Police Force](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anthony-okon-placid-appointed-new-spokesman-for-nigeria-police-force/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) _ The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has appointed Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. He replaces ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, whose new posting has not been announced. Placid is a seasoned officer with wide experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international - [ WACOL Boss, Prof. Ezeilo, Decries Difficulties Women Face Seeking Justice  In Nigeria](https://www.africanexaminer.com/wacol-boss-prof-ezeilo-decries-difficulties-women-face-seeking-justice-in-nigeria/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - As Nigerian women joins Their counterparts globally to mark the 2026 International Women's day (IWD) celebration, foremost gender inclined Non governmental organization, Women's Aid Collective WACOL, has decried difficulties being encountered by women and girls in seeking for justice in Nigeria. Speaking with newsmen in Enugu weekend on the IWD commemoration, Founding - [Cross River Govt. Bans VIOs From Road Operations](https://www.africanexaminer.com/cross-river-govt-bans-vios-from-road-operations/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Cross River Government has banned the Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) from road operations across the state. The governor, who made the announcement in Calabar on Saturday, restricted activities of the VIO to office duties. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Linus Obogo, the directive followed protests by - [30 Banks Meet Deadline For Recapitalisation –CBN](https://www.africanexaminer.com/30-banks-meet-deadline-for-recapitalisation-cbn/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) As the March 31 deadline for the bank recapitalisation exercise of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) draws near, the apex bank says 30 banks have met the new capital requirements. CBN Acting Director, Corporate Communications Development, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to Sidi-Ali, as - [2027: Oruruo, And Herculean Task Of Re-fixing PDP's Shattered Umbrella In Enugu ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-oruruo-and-herculean-task-of-re-fixing-pdps-shattered-umbrella-in-enugu/) - ((AFRICAN EXAMINER) - As the clock of the 2027 General elections in Nigeria ticks, the opposition political parties in the country, including the once vibrant and dominant people's Democratic party PDP are seriously mapping out plans and strategies aimed at unseating the ruling All progressives Congress APC both at the federal and state levels. Determined - [ Enugu Electricity: EERC, Issues 20 Year Distribution License To Mainpower](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-electricity-eerc-issues-20-year-distribution-license-to-mainpower/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - As part of measures to boost power in Enugu state, the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, on Friday issued the first distribution License to Mainpower Electricity distribution Limited for 20 years. The development followed the rigorous process of evaluating the company's license and tariff applications in the course of developing an effective - [Rotimi Amaechi Defects To ADC In Rivers](https://www.africanexaminer.com/rotimi-amaechi-defects-to-adc-in-rivers/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi has officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Amaechi completed his registration on Friday at Ward 8 in Ubima, located in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The development came just hours after the ADC office in the community was reportedly - [Frank Mba, Seven DIGs Retire From Nigeria Police](https://www.africanexaminer.com/frank-mba-seven-digs-retire-from-nigeria-police/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Frank Mba, a deputy inspector-general of police (DIG), and seven other DIGs have retired from the Nigeria Police Force following changes to the force's leadership structure. The development comes after the appointment of Tunji Disu as the new inspector-general of police by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, president of Nigeria. Disu replaced Kayode Egbetokun as the country’s police chief. Before - [APC’s 30 governors won’t stop me — Obi Boasts](https://www.africanexaminer.com/apcs-30-governors-wont-stop-me-obi-boasts/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State, has declared that he will contest the 2027 presidential election despite the large number of governors in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi, who was the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, said he would not be intimidated by political pressure - [LAGOS Man Allegedly Sells Sister’s 1-Month-Old Baby For N2m](https://www.africanexaminer.com/lagos-man-allegedly-sells-sisters-1-month-old-baby-for-n2m/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER)- The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested a 30-year-old man who allegedly sold his sister’s one-month-old baby for N2 million. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suspect, a resident of Igbogbo in the Ikorodu area of the state, claimed that he sold his younger sister’s baby to fund their - [El-Rufai’s Detention Unlawful, Family Tells ICPC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/el-rufais-detention-unlawful-family-tells-icpc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The family of Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has demanded his immediate and unconditional release from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). In a statement issued on Friday, the family said his continued detention has no legal basis. The statement was signed by - [Iyabo Obasanjo Explains Decision To Dump PDP](https://www.africanexaminer.com/iyabo-obasanjo-explains-decision-to-dump-pdp/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, a former senator, has explained why she decided to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). She said members of the party were the only ones who kept in touch with her during the more than 15 years she stayed away from active politics. Obasanjo-Bello spoke on Friday during an interview - [Tinubu Approves Posting Of Ambassadors](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-approves-posting-of-ambassadors/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December According to a press release issued on Friday by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the ambassadors include: SENATOR - [ADC Criticises Tinubu Government Over Poor Budget Implementation](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-criticises-tinubu-government-over-poor-budget-implementation/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what it described as confusion in the country’s budget system, poor project implementation, and frequent policy reversals. In a statement released on Thursday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the government’s focus on re-election politics rather - [Dele Momodu Opens Up On His Business Loss In Ghana ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/dele-momodu-opens-up-on-his-business-loss-in-ghana/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine, has revealed that he lost more than $500,000 after venturing into the restaurant business in Accra, Ghana. Momodu shared the experience while speaking on a podcast titled Building Wealth with Femi, where he reflected on the risks of diversifying investments. According to the media entrepreneur, the - [El-Rufai Demands N15.6bn From ICPC Over Arrest, Detention](https://www.africanexaminer.com/el-rufai-demands-n15-6bn-from-icpc-over-arrest-detention/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, and members of his family have demanded N15.6 billion in damages from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over his arrest, detention, and alleged false public statements issued against him. The demand follows claims by the commission that “wiretapping equipment” was - [Nigeria  launches Crackdown On Foreigners Violating Visa Rules](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-launches-crackdown-on-foreigners-violating-visa-rules/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Federal Government has said it now has the capacity to identify and apprehend foreigners who overstay their visas in Nigeria. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known on Thursday in Abuja during the 2026 Sectoral Performance Review Retreat of the Federal Ministry of Interior. Tunji-Ojo said the government now - [Tinubu Sends 5-Member Delegation To Attend Jesse Jackson's Burial](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-sends-5-member-delegation-to-attend-jesse-jacksons-burial/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has sent a five-person delegation to represent him and the country at the final burial rites of Reverend Jesse Jackson, the American civil rights leader, activist and former presidential candidate. Jackson passed away at age 84 on February 17, 2026, in Chicago. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, - [Tax Reforms Will Improve Lives, Not Impoverish Nigerians- Shettima ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tax-reforms-will-improve-lives-not-impoverish-nigerians-shettima/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday in Abuja, said the implementation of new tax reforms would eliminate the burden of multiple levies and charges on small businesses and low-income earners in Nigeria, thereby helping to reduce poverty. Shettima noted that the planning and implementation of the tax reforms were carefully designed to - [Tinubu Renews Appointment Of Omotayo As NIPSS DG](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-renews-appointment-of-omotayo-as-nipss-dg/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has approved the renewal of the appointment of Professor Ayo Omotayo as the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a press release on Wednesday said the appointment is for a final - [New IGP Throws Weight Behind State Police Initiative](https://www.africanexaminer.com/new-igp-throws-weight-behind-state-police-initiative/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Newly sworn-in Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has expressed support for the establishment of state police, saying the initiative “has come to stay.” Disu made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking to journalists after his swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He addressed questions on the ongoing discussions surrounding the - [Super Eagles Eliminated After FIFA Backs DR Congo](https://www.africanexaminer.com/super-eagles-eliminated-after-fifa-backs-dr-congo/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - FIFA has officially ended Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after confirming DR Congo as Africa’s representative for the upcoming inter-confederation play-off tournament. The announcement was made in an accreditation notice circulated to media organisations on Wednesday by FIFA. In the notice, FIFA outlined the format of the - [Panel Suspends Euracare Medical Director Over Adichie Son’s Death](https://www.africanexaminer.com/panel-suspends-euracare-medical-director-over-adichie-sons-death/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has suspended Dr Tunde Majekodunmi, Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, and two other doctors over findings of medical negligence in the treatment of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege. Nkanu, one of the twin sons of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege, died - [Gombe APC Adopts Tinubu As Sole Candidate For 2027 Election](https://www.africanexaminer.com/gombe-apc-adopts-tinubu-as-sole-candidate-for-2027-election/) - ….As Gov. Inuwa Expresses Confidence In Party's Victory (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has endorsed President Bola Tinubu as its sole candidate for the 2027 presidential elections, assuring of total support for his reelection. The endorsement followed a motion moved by the Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, - [Anambra Govt Cuts Salaries Over Sit-at-Home Monday Absences](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anambra-govt-cuts-salaries-over-sit-at-home-monday-absences/) - )AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- The Anambra State Government has begun deducting salaries of civil servants who failed to report to work on Mondays due to the sit-at-home order in the South-East. The state government had earlier warned in January that it would introduce a pro-rata payment system. Under the policy, workers who do not show up - [ Fintiri: My Relationship with Atiku Is Personal, Not Political ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fintiri-my-relationship-with-atiku-is-personal-not-political/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Ahmadu Fintiri, governor of Adamawa State, says he has parted ways politically with Atiku Abubakar. Fintiri said their personal relationship remains good, but they now belong to different political camps. The governor spoke on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television, where he addressed questions about his defection and the ongoing political - [Annie Macaulay: I’m a Single Woman, Not a Single Mother](https://www.africanexaminer.com/annie-macaulay-im-a-single-woman-not-a-single-mother/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nollywood actress and reality star Annie Macaulay has clarified that she does not consider herself a single mother. In a post on Instagram, she described herself as “a single woman raising two kids,” emphasising the difference between being a single mother and a single woman caring for her children. Annie shares two - [Former PDP State Chairman  Emerges Enugu State APC Chairman. ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/former-pdp-state-chairman-emerges-enugu-state-apc-chairman/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Enugu state chapter of the ruling All progressives Congress APC, has elected former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman in the state, Dr Martin Chukwunweike, as its new State Chairman. He emerged through voice vote affirmation by delegates drawn from the 17 Council Areas of the state during the party’s State Congress - [ADC Calls for Fairness in Malami, El-Rufai Cases, Warns Against Selective Justice](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-calls-for-fairness-in-malami-el-rufai-cases-warns-against-selective-justice/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for transparency and fairness in the ongoing legal cases involving two of its senior members, Abubakar Malami and Nasir el-Rufai. In a statement on Tuesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC has been closely monitoring developments surrounding the cases. He stressed - [Tinubu Nominates Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-nominates-oyedele-as-minister-of-state-for-finance/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. Uzoka-Anite will now move to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, as the - [Bye - Election: Enugu North Women Group Canvasses Support For Emergence Of Female Senator ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/by-election-enugu-north-women-group-canvasses-support-for-emergence-of-female-senator/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Ahead of the bye election into the seat of the Enugu North senatorial district in the national Assembly, women from different groups, under the platform of 'Women Gather' have urged governor Peter Mbah, political stakeholders and electorate in the zone to support them in their quest to produce a female Senator to - [How Nigeria can achieve gas-led industrialisation - Shell](https://www.africanexaminer.com/how-nigeria-can-achieve-gas-led-industrialisation-shell/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nigeria can harness her gas resources for industrialisation if it achieves stable regulatory enforcement, fair pricing and infrastructure ownership models in the sector, Managing Director Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) Ralph Gbobo said in Lagos recently. Speaking at the Energy Week of the Lagos Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Ralph - [Family Denies Phone-Tapping Claims Against El-Rufai](https://www.africanexaminer.com/family-denies-phone-tapping-claims-against-el-rufai/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The family of former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai has denied claims by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that phone-tapping equipment was recovered from his Abuja residence. In February, el-Rufai had alleged that the phone of former National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu was tapped, allowing him to hear - [2027 Polls Won’t Be Flawless, INEC Warns Nigerian](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-polls-wont-be-flawless-inec-warns-nigerian/) - The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has warned that the 2027 general elections may not be “100 per cent perfect,” but assured Nigerians that the commission has the capacity to electronically transmit results. Amupitan spoke on Sunday during the Citizens’ Town Hall programme tagged ‘Electoral Act 2026: What it means - [Ireti Kingibe Has No Projects To Show In FCT –Wike](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ireti-kingibe-has-no-projects-to-show-in-fct-wike/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has again said that Senator Ireti Kingibe will not return to the Senate in 2027. Wike said Kingibe, who represents the FCT in the Senate under the Labour Party, has no project to show for her time in office. Speaking during a - [Over 53,000 Participants Attend Enugu Tech Festival,  Says Commissioner For Science ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/over-53000-participants-attend-enugu-tech-festival-says-commissioner-for-science/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The second edition of the Enugu Tech Festival (ETF 2.0) has ended with a record-breaking 53,000 physical participants, underscoring Nigeria’s accelerating push to position itself as a continental leader in digital innovation. Held from 24 to 27 February 2026 at the Enugu International Conference Centre ICC, the four-day gathering surpassed its projected - [Presidency Denies Plot To Poison Tinubu at Aso Rock](https://www.africanexaminer.com/presidency-denies-plot-to-poison-tinubu-at-aso-rock/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Presidency has dismissed social media reports claiming that kitchen staff at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa were arrested over an alleged plot to poison President Bola Tinubu. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, denied the claim in a post on his official X account on Sunday. - [Israeli Airstrike on Iranian School Allegedly Claims 53 Kids](https://www.africanexaminer.com/israeli-airstrike-on-iranian-school-allegedly-claims-53-kids/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - At least 53 people have been killed and 63 others injured after an Israeli strike hit an elementary girls’ school in Minab, Hormozgan province, southern Iran, on Saturday. Rescue workers are still clearing debris from the site, according to Iran’s state media. The attack has heightened tensions in the region and is - [Sweden Partners UNN For Educational Advancement ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/sweden-partners-unn-for-educational-advancement/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Kingdom of Sweden and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in education, research and innovation, following a high-level diplomatic visit to the institution. Sweden’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency Anna Westerholm, made the pledge yesterday during a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor - [I Will Not Be Bullied: Seyi Tinnubu Responds To Verydarkman](https://www.africanexaminer.com/i-will-not-be-bullied-seyi-tinnubu-responds-to-verydarkman/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has denied claims linking him to an ongoing online dispute between activist VeryDarkMan and content creator King Mitchy. The controversy began after King Mitchy renovated a public school in six days with financial support from Seyi Tinubu. She later became involved in an online argument - [Utomi Says ADC South South Did Not Endorse Amaechi For President](https://www.africanexaminer.com/utomi-says-adc-south-south-did-not-endorse-amaechi-for-president/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Prof. Pat Utomi, has dismissed reports that leaders of the party in the South South endorsed Rotimi Amaechi for the 2027 presidential election. Reports had claimed that South South ADC leaders backed Amaechi during a recent meeting in Benin after he declared his interest in - [Tinubu Renews Tenure Of Abubakar Audi As NSCDC Boss](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-renews-tenure-of-abubakar-audi-as-nscdc-boss/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a new five-year term. The reappointment took effect from Friday, February 27. Presidential Spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a press release issued on Saturday. Audi was first appointed - [Tinubu Reinstates Need For State Police, Pledges To Support Re-election Of Lawmakers](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-reinstates-need-for-state-police-pledges-to-support-re-election-of-lawmakers/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday reiterated the need to establish a State Police to enhance security across the country. He also pledged to support efforts to reduce the high turnover of House members in the upcoming elections. Tinubu made this commitment at the Presidential Villa during an interfaith breaking of fast - [Bala Mohammed Pledges Loyalty to PDP](https://www.africanexaminer.com/bala-mohammed-pledges-loyalty-to-pdp/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi State, has dismissed rumours that he plans to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House on Friday. Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting, Mohammed said his visit had nothing to do with politics or defection. “I am - [Forgery Storm: Ozekhome in Fresh Court Battle](https://www.africanexaminer.com/forgery-storm-ozekhome-in-fresh-court-battle/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Federal Government has arraigned senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni, son of the late Jeremiah Useni, over allegations of forgery linked to a disputed property in the United Kingdom. The two men were brought before Justice Chizoba Oji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama on a - [Court Sentences Popular Anambra Native Doctor, Akwa Okuko To 11 Months Imprisonment](https://www.africanexaminer.com/court-sentences-popular-anambra-native-doctor-akwa-okuko-to-11-months-imprisonment/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A high Court sitting in Awka, the Anambra state capital, South East Nigeria has sentenced a native doctor, Chukwudozie Nwangwu popularly known as (Akwa to eleven months imprisonment. The court verdict followed his plea of guilty to three counts of charges preferred against him by the Governor Charles Soludo led Anambra state - [Ohha Microfinance Bank Drags EFCC To Court Over Fraudulent Property Sales](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ohha-microfinance-bank-drags-efcc-over-fraudulent-property-sales-seeks-i-billion-naira-damage/) - (African Examiner) - Ohha Microfinance Bank Limited on Thursday filed a suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), at the Enugu state High Court over the fraudulent sale of a landed property, demanding one billion naira damage. In the Suit: OHHA MICROFINANCE Bank limited V. Economic AND Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), with suit - [2027 Race Begins Earlier As INEC Adjusts Election Calendar](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-race-begins-earlier-as-inec-adjusts-election-calendar/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced a fresh timetable for the 2027 general elections, rescheduling the presidential and National Assembly polls to January 16, 2027. According to the commission, elections for governorship positions and State Houses of Assembly will now take place on February 6, 2027. Previously, INEC had slated - [Lagos Govt Initiates Inquest into Death of Chimamanda Adichie’s  Child](https://www.africanexaminer.com/lagos-govt-initiates-inquest-into-death-of-chimamanda-adichies-child/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Lagos State Judiciary has fixed April 14, 2026, for the commencement of a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Nkanu reportedly died on January 7, 2026, following complications linked to a series of preparatory medical procedures. After the incident, the - [Police Investigate Simi’s Old Controversial Tweets](https://www.africanexaminer.com/police-investigate-simis-old-controversial-tweets/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has referred the controversy surrounding resurfaced tweets allegedly linked to singer Simi to the Commissioner of Police for preliminary investigation. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Lola Vivour-Adeniyi, disclosed this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, stating that the agency could not - [Outrage Trails Alleged Payment of N100m To Ex-IGP Egbetokun’s Son ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/outrage-trails-alleged-payment-of-n100m-to-ex-igp-egbetokuns-son/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - There is growing outrage among citizens of Anambra State following reports of an alleged transfer of N100 million from an Anambra State Government account into the bank account of Victor Egbetokun, said to be the son of former Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. According to reports by Sahara Reporters, the money - [Amnesty International Indicts Imo Police Over Alarming Rights Violation, Atrocities ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/amnesty-international-indicts-imo-police-over-alarming-rights-violation-atrocities/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Amnesty International, (AI), has formally released a report of alarming human rights violation, including arbitrary arrest, detention, torture and other ill- treatment being meted on Imo state residents by operatives of the Anti-kidnapping unit commonly know as 'Tiger Base' of the state police command. It also expressed concern over the inhuman - [Tinubu Tasks Acting IGP Disu To Restore Peace, Security](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-tasks-acting-igp-disu-to-restore-peace-security/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa charged the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to restore peace and strengthen security nationwide. Tinubu issued this directive at the decoration of Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, following the retirement of Kayode Egbetokun and pending the Nigeria Police Council's ratification - [Okemesi, Popular Nollywood Actor, Passes Away](https://www.africanexaminer.com/okemesi-popular-nollywood-actor-passes-away/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Renowned Nigerian comic actor Bamidele Tope Saint, professionally known as Okemesi, has passed away. He died at a hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at approximately 11:50 a.m. Reports indicate that the actor fell into a coma for several hours following complications from drugs administered at the hospital. Announcing the death on - [Obi Raises Security Concerns After Surviving Armed Attack in Edo](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obi-raises-security-concerns-after-surviving-armed-attack-in-edo/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has reacted after escaping what aides described as an assassination attempt in Edo State. Gunmen reportedly attacked Obi’s convoy on Tuesday at the residence of former APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun, where the assailants allegedly opened fire, leaving bullet holes in the gate and damaging - [EU Envoy Raises Alarm Over Alleged Recruitment of Nigerians for Ukraine War](https://www.africanexaminer.com/eu-envoy-raises-alarm-over-alleged-recruitment-of-nigerians-for-ukraine-war/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Gautier Mignot, the European Union ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, has alleged that Russia is recruiting Nigerians and other Africans to support its war effort in Ukraine, despite Moscow’s denial of such claims. Mignot made the statement on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict - [How Nigeria Can Turn Risks To Opportunities In Oil Industry --SNEPCo](https://www.africanexaminer.com/how-nigeria-can-turn-risks-to-opportunities-in-oil-industry-snepco/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nigeria can transform risks and complexities in the oil and gas industry to opportunities for growth and development if operators and regulators collaborate in a business environment that encourages transparency and governance discipline without late-stage fiscal or regulatory shocks. Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), Ronald Adams said - [Breaking News: Tinubu Removes Egbetokun As IGP; Names Replacement](https://www.africanexaminer.com/breaking-news-tinubu-removes-egbetokun-as-igp-names-replacement/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has removed Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun from office. According to Presidency source, Egbetokun has been replaced him with the newly appointed Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Olatunji Disu. Egbetokun was supposed to retire from service in September. 2025 but his tenure was extended by Tinubu. more - [El-Rufai Sues ICPC, Police for N1bn Over Alleged Illegal Search of Abuja Home](https://www.africanexaminer.com/el-rufai-sues-icpc-police-for-n1bn-over-alleged-illegal-search-of-abuja-home/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a N1 billion lawsuit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigeria Police Force over the alleged unlawful search of his Abuja residence. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, is asking the court to - [INEC to Release Revised Timetable for 2027 Elections](https://www.africanexaminer.com/inec-to-release-revised-timetable-for-2027-elections/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will review the new Electoral Act 2026 and release a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections. Mr Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this in an interview with journalists. He did not give - [Troops Kill 29 Terrorists, Repel Attacks in Borno, Yobe State](https://www.africanexaminer.com/troops-kill-29-terrorists-repel-attacks-in-borno-yobe-state/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed 29 suspected Boko Haram fighters during coordinated operations in Borno and Yobe states between Saturday and Sunday. The operations took place at Lamusheri Village in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, and at the Forward Operating Base in Limankara and Kukawa areas of Borno - [Power Shortages Threaten South-East Economy, SEECA ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/power-shortages-threaten-south-east-economy-seeca/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The South East Electricity Consumers Association (SEECA) has urged governors in the South-East region to focus more on electricity generation, warning that the area is losing billions of naira due to poor power supply. The group said unstable electricity has caused serious hardship for residents and businesses, with losses estimated at over - [Wike’s Achievements Responsible For APC Electoral Victory In FCT –Tinubu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/wikes-achievements-responsible-for-apc-electoral-victory-in-fct-tinubu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has praised Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), saying his “remarkable achievements” contributed to political gains for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s elections. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the president congratulated the winners of elections - [Chelle Seeks $130,000 Monthly Pay, Sets Others Conditions](https://www.africanexaminer.com/chelle-seeks-130000-monthly-pay-sets-conditions-to-remain-as-super-eagles-coach/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is reportedly asking for a new contract worth up to $130,000 per month to remain in charge of the Nigeria national football team. Chelle currently earns about $50,000 monthly from the Nigeria Football Federation, but reports say he has changed his agents and has also been - [Rivers Lawmakers Halt Fubara’s  Impeachment](https://www.africanexaminer.com/rivers-lawmakers-halt-fubaras-impeachment/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Rivers State House of Assembly has stopped the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu. The decision was taken on Thursday during the House sitting in Port Harcourt, according to TVC News. Lawmakers agreed to suspend the proceedings after a motion was raised on the floor. The - [El-Rufai Detained Over Alleged Financial Misconduct Investigations](https://www.africanexaminer.com/el-rufai-detained-over-alleged-financial-misconduct-investigations/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has taken Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, into custody. According to J. Okor Odey, ICPC’s head of media and public communications, El-Rufai was taken into custody on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, in connection with ongoing investigations. The ICPC did not - [Tinubu Signs Amended Electoral Act  Into Law](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-signs-amended-electoral-act-into-law/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the amended Electoral Act into law, saying he had followed the debate on the document at the National Assembly closely. He commended its leadership for managing the process very well, "to the extent there has been no confusion, no disenfranchisement of Nigerians, and that we are - [Fasting: Pray For Stability, Security, Tinubu Tells Christians, Muslims ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fasting-pray-for-stability-security-tinubu-tells-christians-muslims/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has called on Christians and Muslim to pray for the peace, stability and security of the country in this Lent and Ramadan period. In his message to both Christians and Muslims, Tinubu said that coincidence of the period showed that Nigerians are one people under God "For Christians, the - [Eleven Killed As 2 Trees Fell on Two Commercial Vehicles in Enugu Community ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/eleven-killed-as-2-trees-fell-on-two-commercial-vehicles-in-enugu-community/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Enugu state Police Command and sister agency, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have confirmed the death of 11 passengers in a road mishap where a gigantic tree fell on two commercial buses at Awhum, 9th Mile-old Nsukka road in Udi local government area of the state. Spokesman of the State Police - [Saudi Arabia Sights Crescent As Fasting Begins Wednesday](https://www.africanexaminer.com/saudi-arabia-sights-crescent-as-fasting-begins-wednesday/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Saudi Arabia on Tuesday officially announced the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447. With the hilal confirmed, the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, while Taraweeh prayers will be held after the Isha prayer tonight. In a post on X, the account - [Iran Announces Friendly Match Against Super Eagles In March](https://www.africanexaminer.com/iran-announces-friendly-match-against-super-eagles-in-march/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Football Federation of Iran says the country’s men’s national team will face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in an international friendly on March 27. According to Tehran Times, a state-controlled local news platform, Amirmahdi Alavai, the Iranian FA’s spokesperson, confirmed the fixture on Tuesday. The venue and kickoff time for the match are - [Ajaero Blasts Power Sector Reform, Says Nigerians Are “Paying for Darkness”](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ajaero-blasts-power-sector-reform-says-nigerians-are-paying-for-darkness/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has criticised Nigeria’s electricity privatisation, saying it has failed to improve supply and instead deepened energy poverty for workers, households and businesses. Speaking at the annual women and youth conference of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) in Abuja, Ajaero called for - [Dele Momodu: I can Never Be Anti-Peter Obi](https://www.africanexaminer.com/dele-momodu-i-can-never-be-anti-peter-obi/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has dismissed claims that he is opposed to former presidential candidate Peter Obi, saying he has consistently supported the former Anambra State governor. Momodu clarified while responding to a user on X, @Blazeregent, who urged him to purge himself of alleged anti-Obi sentiments. - [US freezes Assets Of Eight Nigerians Over Boko Haram, Cybercrime Links](https://www.africanexaminer.com/us-freezes-assets-of-eight-nigerians-over-boko-haram-cybercrime-links/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The United States Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned eight Nigerians over alleged links to terrorism and cybercrime, blocking any assets they hold under U.S. jurisdiction. The action was announced in a February 10 update to the agency’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, a document that names individuals - [FG warns Nigerians Against Illegal Foreign Army Recruitment](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fg-warns-nigerians-against-illegal-foreign-army-recruitment/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Federal Government has warned Nigerians to avoid illegal recruitment into foreign armed conflicts, saying it is investigating reports of citizens being lured abroad and forced into combat roles. In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria expressed concern over increasing cases of Nigerians allegedly deceived with promises - [Tinubu Orders Investigation Into Kano Market Fire](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-orders-investigation-into-kano-market-fire/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sympathised with traders and residents affected by the fire outbreak at Singer Market in Kano, describing the incident as deeply concerning and ordering an investigation. The fire started on Saturday evening and burned into Sunday morning, destroying goods in the popular food market and leaving many traders - [Nigeria Secures Permanent Seat On AU African Central Bank Board](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-secures-permanent-seat-on-au-african-central-bank-board/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank following deliberations at the 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union. According to a press release issued by the ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria recorded significant diplomatic and institutional achievements, consolidating its leadership role in - [Tinubu’s Govt Is Afraid of My Return –El-Rufai](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubus-govt-is-afraid-of-my-return-el-rufai/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has claimed that people in power are uncomfortable about his return to Nigeria. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa monitored on Friday, El-Rufai said the political struggle to unseat the current administration has only just begun. He stated that when the present government came into - [INEC  Fixes Timetable  For 2007 General  Election](https://www.africanexaminer.com/inec-fixes-timetable-for-2007-general-election/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that Nigeria’s next presidential and National Assembly elections will take place on February 20, 2027. Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are scheduled for March 6, 2027. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, disclosed the dates at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. He - [Enugu Records N406.7bn IGR In 2025, Projects 870 Billion In 2026 –Nnamani ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-records-n406-7bn-igr-in-2025-projects-870-billion-in-2026-nnamani/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Enugu state government on Sunday disclosed that its aggressive internally generated Revenue IGR drive in 2025 paid off, as the state recorded a whooping N406.77 billion during the period, projecting 870 Billion In 2026. Executive Chairman of the Enugu state internal Revenue Service (ESIRS), Mr. Emmanuel Ekene Nnamani, made this known - [Security Agents Attempt to Arrest El-Rufai at Abuja Airport – Aide](https://www.africanexaminer.com/security-agents-attempt-to-arrest-el-rufai-at-abuja-airport-aide/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Security agents on Thursday allegedly tried to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja after he arrived from Cairo, Egypt. The claim was made by El-Rufai’s media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, in a post on his verified X account. Adekeye said the operatives approached the - [Anambra  Police Arrests Motel Owner, 2 Others Over Unlawful Possession Of Firearm, Illicit Drug](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anambra-police-arrests-motel-owner-2-others-over-unlawful-possession-of-firearm-illicit-drug/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 39-year old man, Mr Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, and two others, identified as Abdulahi Shaibu aged 26 years and Obah Chima 18 years old over unlawful possession of a firearm and involvement in illicit drug activities at Uke, Idemili North Council area of the state. According - [ICT Expert, Uzoma Urges Youths To Embrace Digital Industry In Order To Conquer Unemployment ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ict-expert-uzoma-urges-youths-to-embrace-digital-industry-in-order-to-conquer-unemployment/) - An Information Communication Technology ICT Expert and Chief Executive Officer of a Tech Firm, Learning 247, Mr. Alexander Uzoma has urged teeming jobless youths of South East Nigeria and elsewhere to embrace the creator economy with a view to becoming, self-reliant and overcome search for non existing white collar jobs. The ICT strategist gave the - [Dickson Says INEC Can  implement Electronic Transmission of Election Results](https://www.africanexaminer.com/dickson-says-inec-can-implement-electronic-transmission-of-election-results/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Seriake Dickson, senator representing Bayelsa West, has urged Nigerians to make sure their votes are counted in future elections. In a statement on Tuesday, the former Bayelsa State governor said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has the capacity to transmit and upload election results electronically across the country. “INEC has told - [Senate Approves Electronic Transmission of Results; Retains Manual Backup](https://www.africanexaminer.com/senate-approves-electronic-transmission-of-results-retains-manual-backup/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Senate has approved the electronic transmission of election results to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing Portal (IReV), while allowing manual collation to serve as a fallback where technology fails. The decision came during an emergency plenary session on Tuesday, following a reconsideration of a contentious clause in the - [El-Rufai: I Was Never Tinubu’s Friend](https://www.africanexaminer.com/el-rufai-i-was-never-tinubus-friend/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Kaduna State Governor and ex-Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasir El-Rufai, has said he never had a personal friendship with President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in an interview on Trust TV, El-Rufai dismissed claims that the two leaders fell out after the 2023 election. According to him, there was no personal - [Russia Not Involved in Recruitment of Nigerians for Ukraine War --Envoy](https://www.africanexaminer.com/russia-not-involved-in-recruitment-of-nigerians-for-ukraine-war-envoy/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Andrey Podyelyshev, the Russian ambassador to Nigeria, has denied claims that Nigerians are being recruited to fight for Russia in the Ukraine war. The envoy spoke during a press briefing at the Russian Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, responding to a CNN investigation that reported Africans from countries including Nigeria were being - [Amaechi Joins Protest at National Assembly Over Electronic Transmission of Results](https://www.africanexaminer.com/amaechi-joins-protest-at-national-assembly-over-electronic-transmission-of-results/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Rivers State governor and ex-minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, joined demonstrators in Abuja on Tuesday as protests intensified over the Senate’s rejection of mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results. The demonstrations, which began on Monday at the National Assembly Complex, entered their second day with prominent political figures showing support. - [Shell Honoured For “Best Oilfield Development Projects” At Abuja Energy Summit](https://www.africanexaminer.com/shell-honoured-for-best-oilfield-development-projects-at-abuja-energy-summit/) - Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) was recognised for its pioneering role in oilfield development projects at the 9th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) which held in Abuja last week. This was contained in a press release issued on Sunday and signed by Shell Communications Manager, Gladys Afam-Amadu The award for “Best Oilfield - [Eric Chelle Dreams of Becoming First African to Coach Real Madrid](https://www.africanexaminer.com/eric-chelle-dreams-of-becoming-first-african-to-coach-real-madrid/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed that his long-term ambition is to become the first African to manage Spanish football giants Real Madrid. The Malian-born coach shared his dream while speaking about his future plans in a televised interview on RMC Sport’s After Afrique podcast, which was posted on X - [Tinubu Says Economic Reforms Are Beginning to Show Results ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-says-economic-reforms-are-beginning-to-show-results/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu says his administration’s economic reforms are starting to produce positive results, pointing to improved macroeconomic stability and higher federal allocations to states and local governments. Tinubu made the remarks on Monday while declaring open the two-day National Economic Council (NEC) conference in Abuja. The conference is themed “Delivering Inclusive - [Remi Tinubu Describes US Intervention In Nigeria's InSecurity As ‘Blessing’](https://www.africanexaminer.com/remi-tinubu-describes-us-intervention-in-nigerias-insecurity-as-blessing/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has described the intervention of the United States in Nigeria as a “blessing,” saying it has drawn global attention to the country’s challenges and ongoing reforms. She made the remarks during an interview with Fox News in Washington, D.C., where she spoke about recent international scrutiny over insecurity - [It’s Ridiculous to Compare Fela with Wizkid – 2Face](https://www.africanexaminer.com/its-ridiculous-to-compare-fela-with-wizkid-2face/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Ace musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has weighed in on the debate comparing singer Wizkid with the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The controversy began after Wizkid claimed he is “bigger” than Fela, responding to Seun Kuti’s criticisms of him and his fans over comparisons between the Ojuelegba crooner and - [Court Judgement: SAN Warns Against Misinformation  In Enugu LGA](https://www.africanexaminer.com/court-judgement-san-warns-against-misinformation-in-enugu-lga/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and former Attorney General and Commissioner for justice, Enugu state, Anthony Ani has warned against misinformation capable of causing communal tension over a recent court judgment on the status of Ukwuna Autonomous Community and Ngwo in Enugu North Local Government Area of the State. The Enugu - [Anambra Police Confirms Killing Of Community Leader, Vow To Arrest Perpetrators](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anambra-police-confirms-killing-of-community-leader-vow-to-arrest-perpetrators/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the killing of the president General of the Ogidi community and one other person, vowing to apprehend perpetrators of the heinous crime. Its said "the incident, which occurred in the evening of 6th February 2026 at the School Field, Ogidi, is allegedly linked to the - [NBA President Speaks On Corruption In Judiciary](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nba-president-speaks-on-corruption-in-judiciary/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Against the backdrop of continuous allegation of high level corruption in the nation's Judicial system, president of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, has accused the judiciary officers, both in the Bar and bench as being the most corrupt – givers and takers of - [NAPTIP Repatriates 13-Year-Old Trafficking Victim from Burkina Faso](https://www.africanexaminer.com/naptip-repatriates-13-year-old-trafficking-victim-from-burkina-faso/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in Ogun State has brought back a 13-year-old girl who was trafficked to Burkina Faso for sexual exploitation. The teenager, who was learning tailoring, was reportedly taken out of Nigeria last year by her 26-year-old employer, Omotola Adedibu. NAPTIP said the - [We Will Appeal Judgement, Bode George Speaks on PDP Ibadan Convention](https://www.africanexaminer.com/we-will-appeal-judgement-bode-george-speaks-on-pdp-ibadan-convention/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Bode George, has criticised a court ruling that nullified the party’s national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, in 2025. Speaking on Arise Television on Friday, George described the judgment as “disgusting” and said the presiding judge acted “as if she was in a beer parlour.” - [Kwara Attackers Will Not Go Unpunished –Tinubu ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/kwara-attackers-will-not-go-unpunished-tinubu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has said that those responsible for the recent killings in Kwara State will not go unpunished. Tinubu made the statement on Thursday when Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara visited the State House in Abuja to discuss the attacks in Kaiama Local Government Area. At least 75 residents were killed - [PDP Warns INEC Against Recognising Wike-Linked Faction](https://www.africanexaminer.com/pdp-warns-inec-against-recognising-wike-linked-faction/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) does not have the power to decide or impose leadership on the party. In a statement released on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the PDP reacted to INEC’s recent meeting with some individuals claiming to represent - [Senate Did Not Reject E-Transmission of Results - Abaribe](https://www.africanexaminer.com/senate-did-not-reject-e-transmission-of-results-abaribe/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Senate has clarified that it did not reject the electronic transmission of election results, following widespread reports suggesting otherwise. Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe spoke to journalists on Thursday, saying media reports that the Senate rejected the electronic transmission provision were incorrect. Abaribe, former Senate Minority Leader, said the upper chamber passed the - [SNEPCo Begins Turnaround Maintenance At Bonga To Extend Asset Life](https://www.africanexaminer.com/snepco-begins-turnaround-maintenance-at-bonga-to-extend-asset-life/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) has commenced a turnaround maintenance activity at the Bonga Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. The exercise is a statutory and integrity assurance programme aimed at extending the life of the facility. According to SNEPCo Managing Director, Ronald Adams, the schedule maintenance activity - [Senate Backs Call To Expand Military Capacity Against Insecurity](https://www.africanexaminer.com/senate-backs-call-to-expand-military-capacity-against-insecurity/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senator Garba Maidoki, representing Kebbi South, has called for an increase in Nigeria’s military troop strength and funding to tackle insecurity across the country. Maidoki spoke during plenary on Wednesday while making a personal explanation under order 42 of the Senate rules. He said security should take priority over infrastructure development if - [Wike Belongs to PDP, Says APC National Chairman](https://www.africanexaminer.com/wike-belongs-to-pdp-says-apc-national-chairman/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has said that the political disagreement between Nyesom Wike and Siminalayi Fubara is not an issue for his party. Yilwatda commented on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. He explained that the dispute does not concern the - [SEDC Targets One Trillion Dollars In Next 10 Years](https://www.africanexaminer.com/sedc-targets-one-trillion-dollars-in-next-10-years/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The South East Development Commission (SEDC), says her ambition is to make the region Nigeria's investment destination, with a target of growing the economy to a value of 1 trillion US dollars in the next decade. It said the Commission hopes to realize the lofty dream through Coordinated robust economic plans and - [NECO Releases 2025 SSCE Results, Records 72% Pass in English and Maths](https://www.africanexaminer.com/neco-releases-2025-ssce-results-records-72-pass-in-english-and-maths/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Announcing the results on Tuesday in Minna, Niger state, NECO Registrar Ibrahim Wushishi said students were examined in 16 subjects. A total of 96,979 candidates registered for the examination, including 51,823 males and 45,156 females. - [Diezani Spent £140,000 on Luxury Furniture in One Day, UK Prosecutors Say](https://www.africanexaminer.com/diezani-spent-140000-on-luxury-furniture-in-one-day-uk-prosecutors-say/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - British prosecutors have told a London court that Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s former minister of petroleum resources, spent £140,000 on luxury furniture and decorative art in a single day. Alison-Madueke is on trial at Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom, alongside Olatimbo Ayinde, an oil executive, and Doye Agama, her brother. They - [Peter Obi Says He will Only run for Presidential Election In 2027 ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/peter-obi-says-he-will-only-run-for-presidential-election-in-2027/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has confirmed he will run for president in 2027. Obi announced while campaigning for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate ahead of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). “You see, this coming election, support us in AMAC; it - [Defence Minister: Coup Plotters Planned to Kill Me if I Resisted Arrest](https://www.africanexaminer.com/defence-minister-coup-plotters-planned-to-kill-me-if-i-resisted-arrest/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that he was a target in the alleged 2025 coup plot and would have been shot if he resisted arrest. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Sunday, Musa, who was Chief of Defence Staff at the time, described the plotters as “unserious - [Dangote, NNPC Seal Strategic Gas Supply Agreements](https://www.africanexaminer.com/dangote-nnpc-seal-strategic-gas-supply-agreements/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Towards meeting the energy demands of their ongoing expansion projects, three subsidiaries of Dangote Industries Limited, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Dangote Fertiliser Plant and Dangote Cement Plc have scaled up their Gas Sales and Purchase Agreements (GSPA) with subsidiaries of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd): Nigerian Gas Marketing Limited and - [Delays in Passing Electoral Bill Could Threaten 2027 Elections –ADC Warns](https://www.africanexaminer.com/delays-in-passing-electoral-bill-could-threaten-2027-elections-adc-warns/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the National Assembly to urgently pass the Electoral Bill 2025, warning that continued delays could undermine electoral reforms and affect the credibility of the 2027 elections. ADC Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi said the party is concerned that the APC-led Senate is delaying the bill and - [Anambra CP Orders Surveillance Over IPOB Sit-at-Home Threat](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anambra-cp-orders-surveillance-over-ipob-sit-at-home-threat/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - - The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered increased security operations following a sit-at-home order linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Orutugu held an emergency closed-door security meeting on Sunday at the police headquarters in Awka with area commanders, tactical teams, and other security agencies. After - [Abuja Singer Nanyah Dies After Snake Bite](https://www.africanexaminer.com/abuja-singer-nanyah-dies-after-snake-bite/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Ifunanya Nwangene, an Abuja-based singer known as Nanyah, has died after suffering a snake bite at her home on Saturday. She reportedly sought urgent medical help at two hospitals but faced delays because anti-venom was not readily available. Her death was confirmed in a social media post by the Amemuso Choir, where - [Labour Party Still Strong Without Obi – Alex Otti](https://www.africanexaminer.com/labour-party-still-strong-without-obi-alex-otti/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Abia State Governor Alex Otti says the Labour Party (LP) remains a “formidable force” even after the departure of Peter Obi, the party’s former presidential candidate. Otti spoke on Saturday night at the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja. Obi officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on December 31. - [Three Beheaded in Ebonyi Communal Clash, Governor Condemns Attack](https://www.africanexaminer.com/three-beheaded-in-ebonyi-communal-clash-governor-condemns-attack/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Ebonyi State police say three people were beheaded and another died from injuries during a communal clash in Edda Local Government Area. Joshua Ukandu, spokesperson for the police command, told journalists that the violence erupted on January 29 when attackers from the Ndukwe community in Amasiri, Afikpo LGA, targeted Okporojọr village in - [Oyedele Urges Nigerians to File Tax Returns by March 31](https://www.africanexaminer.com/oyedele-urges-nigerians-to-file-tax-returns-by-march-31/) - (AFRIAN EXAMINER) - Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has urged Nigerians to file their annual tax returns before the March 31 deadline. Speaking during a webinar for HR managers, payroll officers, CFOs, and tax managers organised with the Joint Revenue Board, Oyedele stressed that both employers and - [ADC Dismisses Reports Of Crisis In Its Fold](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adcdismisses-reports-of-crisis-its-fold/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Enugu state chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed a trending report of leadership crisis in its fold over a alleged attempt by the Obidient Movement to hijack the party structure. The rebuttal is contained in a press statement issued by the party's Media Team in the state through - [Many Feared Dead, Others Abducted as Gunmen Attack Ebonyi Community ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/many-feared-dead-others-abducted-as-gunmen-attack-ebonyi-community/) - (AFRICA EXAMINER) - Unidentified gunmen have attacked the Okporojo community in Oso Edda, Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, leaving many people feared dead and several others abducted. Residents said the attackers stormed the community, set houses on fire, killed a number of people and took others away to an unknown destination. Local sources - [Leadership Crisis Brew In Enugu ADC, Over Obedients alleged Move To Hijack Party’s Structure](https://www.africanexaminer.com/leadership-crisis-brew-in-enugu-adc-over-obedients-alleged-move-to-hijack-partys-structure/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Serious leadership crisis is currently brewing in the Enugu state chapter of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), over alleged move by supporters of the 2023 presidential Candidate of the Labour party (LP) Mr. Peter Obi, to hijack the party structure in the state. Recalled that the former Anambra state governor, recently - [Super Eagles Star Samuel Chukwueze Loses Mum](https://www.africanexaminer.com/super-eagles-star-samuel-chukwueze-loses-mum/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Super Eagles and Fulham forward Samuel Chukwueze is mourning the death of his mother, Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, after what reports describe as a brief illness. The sad news was shared on Thursday, January 29, 2026, by his brother, David Chukwueze, through a series of emotional posts on Instagram. In his messages, David - [Oshiomhole claims Nigerians Now Saying Food Is Becoming Too Cheap](https://www.africanexaminer.com/oshiomhole-claims-nigerians-now-saying-food-is-becoming-too-cheap/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo North, has said some Nigerians are now complaining that food prices are becoming too cheap. Oshiomhole stated this when he appeared on Channels Television last week while speaking about the impact of the federal government’s economic reforms. According to him, the Tinubu administration promised major reforms, and - [AFCON Final Crisis: CAF Suspends Thiaw, Hakimi; Fines Senegal, Morocco](https://www.africanexaminer.com/afcon-final-crisis-caf-suspends-thiaw-hakimi-fines-senegal-morocco/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced several suspensions and fines following the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco. The match, played on January 18, 2026, in Rabat, Morocco, was marred by controversy after Senegal briefly walked off the pitch in protest when a late penalty - [Turkish  Officials Surprised Tinubu’s Stumble Incident  Make  Big Headlines  in Nigeria —Dabiri-Erewa](https://www.africanexaminer.com/turkish-officials-surprised-tinubus-stumble-incident-make-big-headlines-in-nigeria-dabiri-erewa/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), says Turkish officials were surprised that President Bola Tinubu’s brief stumble during a ceremony in Ankara became major news in Nigeria. Tinubu stumbled on Tuesday while walking beside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during an official welcome ceremony in Turkey’s capital. Officials - [2027: PDP Mocks APC, Says 'Presidential Election Will Be Between Hungry Nigerians Against APC ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-pdp-mocks-apc-says-presidential-election-will-be-between-hungry-nigerians-against-apc/) - As the 2027 general elections gathers momentum, the South East leadership of the opposition people's Democratic party has declared that the exercise would be a contest between hungry Nigerians and the ruling All progressives Congress APC, just as it formally inaugurated the Enugu and Imo states Caretaker Committee Executives (Exco). It said "the 2027 election, - [Army Major Killed in ISWAP Attack in Borno](https://www.africanexaminer.com/army-major-killed-in-iswap-attack-in-borno/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A major in the Nigerian Army has been killed after ISWAP fighters attacked a military patrol in Damasak, Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State. Sources said the officer, who commanded the military base in Damasak, was leading about 30 soldiers on a foot patrol early Friday when they were hit by - [Sowore Can’t Use My Retracted Statement  Against Tinubu as Defence --Omokri](https://www.africanexaminer.com/sowore-cant-use-my-retracted-statement-against-tinubu-as-defence-omokri/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Reno Omokri, Nigeria’s ambassador-designate, has said activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, cannot rely on his past statements about President Bola Tinubu as a defence in his ongoing cybercrime trial. Sowore is currently facing a two-count charge filed by the Department of State Services (DSS). The case is linked to an - [Turkiye Targeting $5B Trade Volume With Nigeria --Erdogan](https://www.africanexaminer.com/turkiye-targeting-5b-trade-volume-with-nigeria-erdogan/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye, on Tuesday in Ankara, said his country is targeting a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, adding that discussions to actualise this have already commenced. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a press release issued on Tuesday - [Why We Banned Sachet Alcohol – NAFDAC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/why-we-banned-sachet-alcohol-nafdac/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says its enforcement of the ban on alcoholic drinks sold in sachets and in bottles smaller than 200ml is to protect children from early exposure to alcohol. Speaking in a video shared on the agency’s X handle, NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola - [Bassey’s Father Reopens Plea for Reunion with Calvin After 18 Years Apart](https://www.africanexaminer.com/basseys-father-reopens-plea-for-reunion-with-calvin-after-18-years-apart/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kingsley Ughelumba, father of Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey, has renewed his public appeal to reconnect with his children, saying he has been separated from them for more than 18 years. Ughelumba, who hails from Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, spoke in an emotional interview circulating on social media, where - [Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi loses Dad After Fatal Auto Accident](https://www.africanexaminer.com/super-eagles-captain-wilfred-ndidi-loses-dad-after-fatal-auto-accident/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi. Sunday Ndidi reportedly died following a fatal road accident in Umunede, near Agbor in Delta State, on Tuesday. Ndidi’s Turkish Super Lig club, Beşiktaş, confirmed the sad news in a statement shared on their official - [Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia In Oyo State  If…](https://www.africanexaminer.com/shittu-ill-introduce-sharia-in-oyo-state-if/) - (AFRICANEXAMINER) - debayo Shittu, former minister of communications and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says he would support the introduction of Sharia law in Oyo State if it reflects the will of the people. Shittu made the statement during an interview on Naija Unfiltered, a podcast produced by Symfoni, where he was - [‘Workers Are Suffering’, Adeleke Begs For Withheld Osun LG Funds](https://www.africanexaminer.com/workers-are-suffering-adeleke-begs-for-withheld-osun-lg-funds/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to order the release of local government funds that have been withheld by the federal government. The money is meant for the 30 local councils in Osun. Adeleke says the delay in releasing the funds is hurting workers who depend on - [Shell CEO Pledges $20 Billion Investment In Nigeria](https://www.africanexaminer.com/shell-ceo-pledges-20-billion-investment-in-nigeria/) - Chief Executive of Shell Plc, Mr. Wael Sawan has commended President Bola Tinubu's leadership for creating a healthy climate for investments to thrive and restoring investor confidence. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy. Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in a press release on Sunday said Sawan spoke at a meeting with Tinubu at the Presidential - [Sit-At-Home: Soludo Shuts Onitsha Main Market, Threatens One-Month Closure](https://www.africanexaminer.com/sit-at-home-soludo-shuts-onitsha-main-market-threatens-one-month-closure/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - In a decisive move to curb what the Anambra State Government has described as economic sabotage, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the immediate shutdown of Onitsha Main Market. According to reports, the closure is for one week. It was equally gathered that the closure of the market was in response to the - [JAMB Begins Registration for 2026 UTME](https://www.africanexaminer.com/jamb-begins-registration-for-2026-utme/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the start of registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB said it has put all arrangements in place to ensure a smooth registration process. The board advised candidates to register only at approved Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres, professional registration centres, - [APC Dismisses Rumours of Replacing Shettima as Tinubu's 2027 Running Mate](https://www.africanexaminer.com/apc-dismisses-rumours-of-replacing-shettima-as-tinubus-2027-running-mate/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted claims that Vice-President Kashim Shettima may be replaced as President Bola Tinubu's running mate in the 2027 general election. In a statement released on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the reports as “speculative, untrue and utterly baseless.” The APC said recent - [ NSCDC Commandant General  Charges Newly promoted Enugu Officers On Professionalism, Discipline](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nscdc-commandant-general-charges-newly-promoted-enugu-officers-on-professionalism-discipline/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Commandant General (C-G) of the Nigeria security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has charged the newly promoted (one hundred and forty seven) 147 officers and men of the Enugu state Command of the security agency to uphold highest standards of professionalism, integrity and discipline. Our Correspondent reports - [Fubara Is APC Leader in Rivers, Says Bwala](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fubara-is-apc-leader-in-rivers-says-bwala/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Daniel Bwala, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy communication, has said that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State. Bwala said President Tinubu agrees with the position of the APC national chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, who recently stated that sitting governors lead the - [Tinubu Approves Posting for 3 Ambassadors To France, US, UK](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-approves-posting-for-3-ambassadors-to-france-us-uk/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassadors-designate, out of the 68 confirmed by the Senate last December. This was contained in a press release issued on Thursday by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu confirmed the postings of Ambassador Ayodele Oke as the - [Paternity Row: Anu’s Mother Fires Back at Davido’s Dad](https://www.africanexaminer.com/paternity-row-anus-mother-fires-back-at-davidos-dad/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Ayo Labinjoh, the mother of a teenage girl who claims to be the daughter of singer Davido, has responded to comments made by the singer’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, in the ongoing paternity dispute. Earlier, Adeleke dismissed the claim, insisting that the girl, Anu Adeleke, is not his grandchild. He said five DNA - [Tinubu Approves Incentives To Unlock Jobs, Forex Inflows From Shell's SW Bonga Project](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-approves-incentives-to-unlock-jobs-forex-inflows-from-shells-sw-bonga-project/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has approved the gazetting of targeted, investment-linked incentives to support the proposed Bonga South West deep-offshore oil project by Shell and its partners. Special Adviser to the President, Media and Public Communications, Mr. Sunday Dare disclosed this in a press release issued on Thursday. Receiving the Shell delegation led - [AFCON Third-Place Match ‘A Formality’ Against Nigeria – Egypt Coach](https://www.africanexaminer.com/afcon-third-place-match-a-formality-against-nigeria-egypt-coach/) - (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 - [Baba Fryo Slams Wizkid Over Comments on Fela Kuti’s Legacy](https://www.africanexaminer.com/baba-fryo-slams-wizkid-over-comments-on-fela-kutis-legacy/) - (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 - [Fela Legacy Debate Turns Ugly as Wizkid Responds to Seun Kuti](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fela-legacy-debate-turns-ugly-as-wizkid-responds-to-seun-kuti/) - (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 - [Atiku Cautions Opposition Against Attacks on Him And Peter Obi](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-cautions-opposition-against-attacks-on-him-and-peter-obi/) - (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 - [Fee Hike: UNN Concedes To Students Demand, Settles For 60% Fees  Increment](https://www.africanexaminer.com/unn-concedes-to-students-demand-settles-for-60-fees-increment/) - (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 - [Eucharia Anunobi Plans to Sue Cleric Over Dating Claim](https://www.africanexaminer.com/eucharia-anunobi-plans-to-sue-cleric-over-dating-claim/) - (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 - [2027 Election: Obasanjo Holds Private Meeting with IBB in Minna](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-election-obasanjo-holds-private-meeting-with-ibb-in-minna/) - (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 - [FG Opens Applications for 2026 Overseas Scholarships](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fg-opens-applications-for-2026-overseas-scholarships/) - (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 - [FIFA President: Senegal’s AFCON Final Walkout Unacceptable](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fifa-president-senegals-afcon-final-walkout-unacceptable/) - (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 - [Tinubu Congratulates Super Eagles On AFCON Bronze Medal](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-congratulates-super-eagles-on-afcon-bronze-medal/) - (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 - [ADC Rejects Automatic Presidential Ticket For Atiku](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-rejects-automatic-presidential-ticket-for-atiku/) - (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 - [AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Egypt on penalties to finish third](https://www.africanexaminer.com/afcon-2025-nigeria-beat-egypt-on-penalties-to-finish-third/) - (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 - [ ADC Not Owned by Any Individual – Spokesman](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-not-owned-by-any-individual-spokesman/) - (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 - [Igbo Voting Population Won't Be Taken For Granted Again –Chekwas Okorie](https://www.africanexaminer.com/igbo-voting-population-wont-be-taken-for-granted-again-chekwas-okorie/) - (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 - [Public Outcry Over Continued Detention of Anthony Okpala Despite Poor  Health Condition](https://www.africanexaminer.com/public-outcry-over-continued-detention-of-anthony-okpala-despite-poor-health-condition/) - (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 - [Calvin Bassey Is the Best Centre-Back at AFCON, Says Chelle](https://www.africanexaminer.com/calvin-bassey-is-the-best-centre-back-at-afcon-says-chelle/) - (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 - [Bandits Don’t Fear God, Stop Negotiating With Them –Defence Minister](https://www.africanexaminer.com/bandits-dont-fear-god-stop-negotiating-with-them-defence-minister/) - (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 - [Soludo Urges Ndigbo to Move Beyond Civil War, Embrace National Participation](https://www.africanexaminer.com/soludo-urges-ndigbo-to-move-beyond-civil-war-embrace-national-participation/) - (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 - [Joy As Fr. Theo Okpara's Primary Healthcare Foundation  Organizes Free Medical Outreach For Umuchima Natives](https://www.africanexaminer.com/joy-as-fr-theo-okparas-primary-healthcare-foundation-organizes-free-medical-outreach-for-umuchima-natives/) - (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 - [AFCON Semi-Final: Supporters’ Club Alleges Police Harassment in Rabat](https://www.africanexaminer.com/afcon-semi-final-supporters-club-alleges-police-harassment-in-rabat/) - (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 - [2027: ADC Can Defeat Tinubu With Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, Others — Dele Momodu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-adc-can-defeat-tinubu-with-atiku-obi-el-rufai-others-dele-momodu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said the party has the capacity to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election if it builds a strong coalition of influential political figures. Momodu stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, where he - [Nigerian Government Commends Super Eagles Despite AFCON Semi-Final Defeat](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigerian-government-commends-super-eagles-despite-afcon-semi-final-defeat/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Federal Government has commended the Super Eagles for their performance and resilience at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), despite their semi-final defeat to hosts Morocco. The Atlas Lions edged Nigeria 4–2 on penalties on Wednesday in Rabat to secure a place in the final, ending the Super Eagles’ quest - [BREAKING: Senegal Makes It To AFCON final As Mane Shines ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/breaking-senegal-makes-it-to-afcon-final-as-mane-shines/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senegal have reached the final of this tournament for the fourth time, seeking their second title. They broke through in 2021, beating Egypt on penalties. That came after losses to Cameroon and Algeria in 2002 and 2019, respectively. Sadio Mane has always thrived on the big stage at AFCON. He has been - [Nigeria To Co-host Investopia With UAE in February ---Tinubu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-to-co-host-investopia-with-uae-in-february-tinubu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos in February, an initiative aimed at attracting global investors and accelerating sustainable investment inflows. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in a press release said Tinubu disclosed this at - [CAF Appoints Ghanaian Referee for Nigeria vs Morocco Semi-Final](https://www.africanexaminer.com/caf-appoints-ghanaian-referee-for-nigeria-vs-morocco-semi-final/) - (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 - [Regina Daniels Denies $40,000 Theft Allegation, Says Arrest Warrant Issued](https://www.africanexaminer.com/regina-daniels-denies-40000-theft-allegation-says-arrest-warrant-issued/) - (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 - [Wike Too Important for Tinubu to Abandon, Says Fayose](https://www.africanexaminer.com/wike-too-important-for-tinubu-to-abandon-says-fayose/) - (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 - [Bandits Impose N50,000 Farming Tax on Kano, Katsina Communities](https://www.africanexaminer.com/bandits-impose-n50000-farming-tax-on-kano-katsina-communities/) - (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 - [Chimamanda Adichie Serves Legal Notice On Euracare Over Son’s Death](https://www.africanexaminer.com/chimamanda-adichie-serves-legal-notice-on-euracare-over-sons-death/) - (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 - [Without Obi, ADC Will Fade Away – Fayose](https://www.africanexaminer.com/without-obi-adc-will-fade-away-fayose/) - (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 - [AFCON 2025: CAF Probes Alleged Misconducts  in Quarter-Final Matches](https://www.africanexaminer.com/afcon-2025-caf-probes-alleged-misconducts-in-quarter-final-matches/) - (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 - [Tinubu Arrives Abu Dhabi For Summit](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-arrives-abu-dhabi-for-summit/) - (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 - [Rivers Crisis: Fubara Says God Is With Him, Urges Calm](https://www.africanexaminer.com/rivers-crisis-fubara-says-god-is-with-him-urges-calm/) - (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 - [No One Can Sack Me Except Tinubu, Says Wike ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/no-one-can-sack-me-except-tinubu-says-wike/) - (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 - [Winning Matters More Than Records, Osimhen On beating Yekini's Record](https://www.africanexaminer.com/winning-matters-more-than-records-osimhen-on-beating-yekinis-record/) - (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). - [Nigeria to Receive $9.5 Million Abacha Loot from Jersey](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-to-receive-9-5-million-abacha-loot-from-jersey/) - (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 - [Orji Kalu Vows APC Will Defeat Abia Governor Alex Otti in 2027](https://www.africanexaminer.com/orji-kalu-vows-apc-will-defeat-abia-governor-alex-otti-in-2027/) - (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 - [Datti Baba-Ahmed Says Peter Obi Can Return to Labour Party if ADC Ticket Is Denied](https://www.africanexaminer.com/datti-baba-ahmed-says-peter-obi-can-return-to-labour-party-if-adc-ticket-is-denied/) - (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 - [Soludo Boosts Anambra Police Command Operations With 30 Hilux Patrol Vehicles](https://www.africanexaminer.com/soludo-boosts-anambra-police-command-operations-with-30-hilux-patrol-vehicles/) - (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 - [Obi's VIce Presidencisl Candidate Datti Declares 2027 Ambition](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obis-vice-presidencisl-candidate-dattideclares-2027-ambition/) - 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 - [Eagles Protest Unpaid Allowances, Threaten To Boycott Trip TO Play Algeria](https://www.africanexaminer.com/eagles-protest-unpaid-allowances-threaten-to-boycott-trip-to-play-algeria/) - (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 - [New Tax Law Will Worsen Hardship for Workers – NLC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/new-tax-law-will-worsen-hardship-for-workers-nlc/) - (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 - [Court Grants N500m Bail to Malami, Wife, Son](https://www.africanexaminer.com/court-grants-n500m-bail-to-malami-wife-son/) - (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 - [No Presidential Aspirant Will Step Down in ADC — Atiku](https://www.africanexaminer.com/no-presidential-aspirant-will-step-down-in-adc-atiku/) - (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. - [Tinubu Appoints First Female DG For Nigerian Law School](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-appoints-first-female-dg-for-nigerian-law-school/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. The appointment takes effect on January 10, 2026, for a four-year term. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a press release issued on Tuesday. - [Rivers Deputy Governor Defects To APC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/rivers-deputy-governor-defects-to-apc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Ngozi Odu, the deputy governor of Rivers State, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). She registered as a member of the party at her ward in Akabuka town, Ward 8, Unit 11, in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the state. After registering, she sang “On Your Mandate We Shall Stand,” a - [Enugu Police  Bursts  Interstate Vehicle Theft Syndicates](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-police-bursts-interstate-vehicle-theft-syndicates/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Enugu State Police Command has recorded operational successes in its sustained crime-fighting efforts, as it disrupted an interstate vehicle theft syndicate, arrested suspects, and recovered two Mack trucks and a Toyota Highlander Jeep stolen in different states. According to the state public Relations officer PPRO SP Daniel Ndukwe, the success was - [New Year Tragedy: Soldier Allegedly Kills 13-Year-Old Boy in Akwa Ibom](https://www.africanexaminer.com/new-year-tragedy-soldier-allegedly-kills-13-year-old-boy-in-akwa-ibom/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Tragedy struck Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State in the early hours of New Year’s Day after a 13-year-old boy was allegedly shot dead by a soldier. The victim, Timothy Daniel, a junior secondary school student, was reportedly returning from a crossover service at Mount Zion Full Gospel Church - [Quit as Minister To Focus on Rivers Politics, Senator Basiru Tells Wike](https://www.africanexaminer.com/quit-as-minister-to-focus-on-rivers-politics-senator-basiru-tells-wike/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, asking him to resign from his position and focus on Rivers State politics. In a statement issued on Monday, Basiru said Wike has no right to comment on - [Tinubu Nominates Board Members For NMDPRCA NUPRC, Seeks Senate Confirmation](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-nominates-board-members-for-nmdprca-nuprc-seeks-senate-confirmation/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has written two letters to the senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission(NUPRC). This was contained in a press release issued on Monday and signed by Special Adviser to the - [No President or VP Slot, No Defection, Says Kwankwaso](https://www.africanexaminer.com/no-president-or-vp-slot-no-defection-says-kwankwaso/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said he would only consider defecting to another political party if he is offered either the presidential or vice-presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso made the statement on Saturday while addressing supporters of the - [Lagos Police Orders Probe of Pastor Okafor Over Sex Allegation ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/lagos-police-orders-probe-of-pastor-okafor-over-sex-allegation/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, to investigate multiple sexual misconduct allegations against Senior Pastor Chris Okafor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries. The directive follows widespread public outrage triggered by allegations that went viral on social media in - [Prosperity Will Not Come by Taxing Poverty — Peter Obi](https://www.africanexaminer.com/prosperity-will-not-come-by-taxing-poverty-peter-obi/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has warned that Nigeria risks worsening hardship by imposing heavier taxes on an already poor population. In a statement shared on X, Obi said true prosperity cannot be achieved through policies that make citizens poorer. He stressed that economic growth must be built on trust, honesty, - [US Has Captured Venezuelan President Maduro](https://www.africanexaminer.com/us-has-captured-venezuelan-president-maduro/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER - US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flown him out of the country following military strikes on Venezuela. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump said the US carried out a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela and that Maduro - [Zaynab Explains Marriage to SGF George Akume](https://www.africanexaminer.com/zaynab-explains-marriage-to-sgf-george-akume/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Zaynab Ngohemba, formerly known as Zaynab Otiti Obanor, has explained the reasons behind her recent marriage to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The couple got married a few weeks ago in a private ceremony that attracted public attention. In a statement released by her media aide, David - [Utomi: I’ll Withdraw Support If Obi Accepts VP Ticket in 2027](https://www.africanexaminer.com/utomi-ill-withdraw-support-if-obi-accepts-vp-ticket-in-2027/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, has said he will withdraw his support for Peter Obi if the former Anambra State governor accepts a vice-presidential candidacy in the 2027 general elections. Utomi made the statement on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. His comments followed Obi’s announcement on - [Pastor Chris Okafor Steps Down Temporarily From Pulpit](https://www.africanexaminer.com/pastor-chris-okafor-steps-down-temporarily-from-pulpit/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The founder of Grace Nation International, also known as Liberation City, Pastor Chris Okafor, has announced that he will temporarily step down from the pulpit. The development comes amid calls for the cleric to step aside following a relationship scandal involving actress Doris Ogala. However, it remains unclear whether his decision is - [Bodija’s ₦30bn FG Intervention Fund Unused — Oyo Govt](https://www.africanexaminer.com/bodijas-₦30bn-fg-intervention-fund-unused-oyo-govt/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Oyo State Government has said that the ₦30 billion intervention fund released by the Federal Government after the January 2024 Bodija explosion has not been spent. In a statement on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said the money, released in November 2024, remains untouched in a dedicated bank - [Kemi Adeosun Says 'Enemies Used NYSC Issue Against Me'](https://www.africanexaminer.com/kemi-adeosun-says-enemies-used-nysc-issue-against-me/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has said she was forced out of the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari due to the actions of what she described as powerful enemies within the government. Adeosun claimed while speaking on Inside Sources on Channels Television. She said the controversy over her National Youth - [Police Confirm Arrest of Driver in Anthony Joshua's Crash](https://www.africanexaminer.com/police-confirm-arrest-of-driver-in-anthony-joshuas-crash/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the road crash that affected world boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The police spokesperson in Ogun State, Oluseyi Babaseyi, made this known in a statement on Thursday. He said the driver - [ Igbo Etiti LGA Launches Development; Humanitarian Initiatives](https://www.africanexaminer.com/igbo-etiti-lga-launches-development-humanitarian-initiatives/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Dr. Eric Odo, has officially launched the Igbo-Etiti Development and Humanitarian Initiative (IDHI) for inclusive growth. He described the Initiative as a coordinated framework aimed at repositioning the council area for sustainable and inclusive development. Speaking during the launch Tuesday at Ogbede, Odo said the - [Presidency Says Obi Will End Up As Atiku’s Running Mate ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/presidency-says-obi-will-end-up-as-atikus-running-mate/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Presidency has reacted to former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, said on Wednesday that Obi is likely to end up as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the 2027 elections, similar to - [AFCON: We’re Ready for Any Team – Osimhen Warns Opponents](https://www.africanexaminer.com/afcon-were-ready-for-any-team-osimhen-warns-opponents/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINE) – Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has declared that Nigeria is ready to face any opponent in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Galatasaray forward made the remarks after captaining Nigeria to a 3–1 victory over Uganda on Tuesday. The Super Eagles will face either - [Obi Dumps  Labour Party, Joins ADC, Calls for Opposition Unity Ahead of 2007](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obi-dumps-labour-party-joins-adc-calls-for-opposition-unity-ahead-of-2007/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi announced his defection on Wednesday during a New Year's address at the Nike Lake Resort in Enugu. He called on Nigerians and opposition groups to unite under a broad national - [No Going Back On January 1 Commencement Of Tax Laws-Tinubu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/no-going-back-on-january-1-commencement-of-tax-laws-tinubu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Despite growing criticism and opposition, President Bola Tinubu has said that the new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, would continue as planned. According to him, these reforms are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, - [FIRS Confirms NIN as Official Tax ID for Nigerians](https://www.africanexaminer.com/firs-confirms-nin-as-official-tax-id-for-nigerians/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has confirmed that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will now automatically serve as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians. The announcement was made on Monday as part of a public awareness campaign on new tax laws. - [2027 Elections: Bode George Urges INEC to Avoid Past Mistakes](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-elections-bode-george-urges-inec-to-avoid-past-mistakes/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has told the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, that Nigerians will not accept any excuses of “glitches” in the electoral system. George made the statement on Monday during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme on - [Anthony Joshua’s £100m Fight With Tyson Fury in Doubt After Car Accident](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anthony-joshuas-100m-fight-with-tyson-fury-in-doubt-after-car-accident/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Anthony Joshua’s proposed £100 million blockbuster fight with Tyson Fury could be in jeopardy following a car accident in Nigeria. The British-Nigerian boxing star was reportedly involved in a crash on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, where he was pulled alive from a badly damaged SUV. Tragically, two close friends who were - [Wike Denies Promising to ‘Hold Down’ PDP For Tinubu’s Re-Election](https://www.africanexaminer.com/wike-denies-promising-to-hold-down-pdp-for-tinubus-re-election/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that he pledged to President Bola Tinubu to “hold down” the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing the allegation as false and politically motivated. Wike’s denial came on Monday during an end-of-year media briefing, - [Uganda Can Beat Super Eagles --Coach Put](https://www.africanexaminer.com/uganda-can-beat-super-eagles-coach-put/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Uganda head coach Paul Put says his side can beat the Super Eagles in their final group game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Cranes need a victory to keep their tournament hopes alive, having collected just one point from their first two matches. A win against Nigeria could see - [Anthony Joshua Survives Fatal Road Crash In Nigeria; 2 Lives Lost](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anthony-joshua-survives-fatal-road-crash-in-nigeria-2-lives-lost/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident today along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Makun, Ogun State. Eyewitnesses report that the incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Monday near Danco Filling Station, just before the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound axis. The vehicle carrying Joshua, a Lexus SUV with registration - [ Group Condemns Disinheritance Customary Practice For Female Child In Igbo Land](https://www.africanexaminer.com/group-condemns-disinheritance-customary-practice-for-female-child-in-igbo-land/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A non governmental organization NGO, Women and Orphans Rights to Family Assets Foundation (WORFAF), has condemned in strong terms the practice of female disinheritance in Igbo land, saying such continued dispossession of women and other vulnerable persons under the guise of customary practice offends the principles of justice, equity and Constitutional supremacy. - [Church Leader Praises "Most Peaceful Christmas in Years" For Nigeria](https://www.africanexaminer.com/church-leader-praises-most-peaceful-christmas-in-years-for-nigeria/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Church leaders in Nigeria say this year's Christmas was the most peaceful in recent memory. Archbishop Daniel Okoh, head of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), said no major attacks on churches were reported over the holiday. "For the first time in many years, we were not woken up by a midnight - [Wike Says He's the Most Criticised Politician After President Tinubu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/wike-says-hes-the-most-criticised-politician-after-president-tinubu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that he is the most heavily criticised politician in Nigeria after President Bola Tinubu. Wike remarked on Saturday in Rivers State, while addressing local party leaders. He attributed the criticism to his firm stance on sticking to political agreements and ensuring his - [Holiday: Enugu Prohibits Burning Of Tyres On Public Roads, To Prosecute Offenders ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/holiday-enugu-prohibits-burning-of-tyres-on-public-roads-to-prosecute-offenders/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Enugu State, has announced to residents that the burning of tyres or any combustible materials on public roads, streets, and highways during the yuletide season is strictly prohibited. It said "This dangerous practice endangers lives, damages public infrastructure, and obstructs the free flow of traffic. A - [Prayer Does Not Work, Says Seun Kuti](https://www.africanexaminer.com/prayer-does-not-work-says-seun-kuti/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has said he does not believe in prayer, stating that he has never prayed in his life. Kuti made the remarks in a video shared on his Instagram account, where he described prayer as ineffective and childish. He argued that an individual’s life is shaped by personal choices - [ADC Slams Tinubu over U.S. Airstrike in Sokoto, Demands Full Disclosure](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-slams-tinubu-over-u-s-airstrike-in-sokoto-demands-full-disclosure/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) airstrikes carried out in Sokoto State on December 25, 2025, describing the incident as a failure of the government’s security strategy. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam - [New Tax Laws to Take Effect January 1, 2026 — Oyedele](https://www.africanexaminer.com/new-tax-laws-to-take-effect-january-1-2026-oyedele/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has reaffirmed that the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax reforms will commence on January 1, 2026. Oyedele said the reforms, contained in the new tax laws, are aimed at easing the tax burden on Nigerians and promoting economic growth. - [Mbah Signs N1.62Trn Enugu2026 Budget Into Law](https://www.africanexaminer.com/mbah-signs-n1-62trn-enugu2026-budget-into-law/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Enugu State, governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has signed the Enugu State 2026 Appropriation Bill into Law, restating his administration’s resolve to redouble the transformations recorded across every sector so far. Appending his signature to the document at the Executive Chamber, Government House, Enugu, on Wednesday, Mbah thanked Members of the Enugu State - [PDP Is Beyond Repair — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed](https://www.africanexaminer.com/pdp-is-beyond-repair-hakeem-baba-ahmed/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Political Affairs, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is beyond repair, describing the opposition party as being on a long-standing political decline. Speaking on Arise Television on Thursday while analysing Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, Baba-Ahmed - [ Gbajabiamila Not Removed As Tinubu’s Chief Of Staff —Presidency ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/gbajabiamila-not-removed-as-tinubus-chief-of-staff-presidency/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that President Bola Tinubu replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, describing the claims as false and urging Nigerians to disregard them. In a statement, Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed that both Gbajabiamila and Muri-Okunola remain in their respective - [Backlash Trails Aisha Buhari’s Revelations in Late President’s Biography](https://www.africanexaminer.com/backlash-trails-aisha-buharis-revelations-in-late-presidents-biography/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Public outrage has continued to trail comments attributed to former First Lady, Dr Aisha Buhari, in a newly launched biography documenting the life and presidency of her late husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari. Senior political figures, commentators, and citizens have condemned what they describe as ill-timed and damaging posthumous revelations. The comments, - [AFCON 2025: Ajayi, Lookman Shine As Super Eagles Defeat Tanzania](https://www.africanexaminer.com/afcon-2025-ajayi-lookman-shine-as-super-eagles-defeat-tanzania/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nigeria began their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title with a hard-fought victory over Tanzania in wet conditions in Fes. The Super Eagles took the lead in the 36th minute when defender Semi Ajayi glanced home a header from Alex Iwobi's inviting right-wing cross. Nigeria largely controlled proceedings - [Makinde Draws Battle Line With Wike Over 2027](https://www.africanexaminer.com/makinde-draws-battle-line-with-wike-over-2027/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has explained why he will not support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, citing widening political differences within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Makinde spoke on Tuesday during a media chat in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where he reflected on his early career and - [Tinubu Govt Has Failed on Security – Kwankwaso](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-govt-has-failed-on-security-kwankwaso/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Kwankwaso made the remarks on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling the - [Nigeria Gave Me Identity, Chance to Fulfill Dreams – Troost-Ekong](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-gave-me-identity-chance-to-fulfill-dreams-troost-ekong/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Retired Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has described Nigeria as the foundation of his identity and the platform that allowed him to pursue his lifelong football ambitions, following his conferment with the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR). In an X post, Troost-Ekong expressed gratitude to - [Excitements As Canadian Embassy Hands Over Toilet Facility To Enugu Community ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/excitements-as-canadian-embassy-hands-over-toilet-facility-to-enugu-community/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The joy of natives of Nkpomkpo-Umuneri, Ugwunani in Aku Diewa, Igbo-Etiti Local government area of Enugu State, weekend knew no bound as a state of the art South East Pilot bottle toilet facility funded by the Canadian Embassy was officially commissioned and handed over to the people. Our Correspondent writes that the - [Ndidi Confident As Super Eagles Begin AFCON 2025 Campaign Against Tanzania ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ndidi-confident-as-super-eagles-begin-afcon-2025-campaign-against-tanzania/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has expressed confidence in the team’s readiness ahead of their opening match against Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ndidi said the squad is fully prepared for the clash, with head coach Eric Chelle enjoying a smooth build-up to the tournament and all 28 - [Buhari Never Told  Osinbajo To Contest Against Tinubu – Bisi Akande](https://www.africanexaminer.com/buhari-never-told-osinbajo-to-contest-against-tinubu-bisi-akande/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, has revealed that late former President Muhammadu Buhari told him he did not instigate former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to contest against President Bola Tinubu in the 2022 APC presidential primary. Speaking on State Affairs, a podcast hosted by Edmund - [FG Approves Mandatory Drug Test for Public Service Job Applicants](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fg-approves-mandatory-drug-test-for-public-service-job-applicants/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has approved mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all applicants seeking entry into the Public Service, as part of intensified efforts to curb illicit drug use nationwide. The approval was disclosed on Monday in a statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the - [Abia 2027: PDP Will Give Otti Governorship Ticket If He Defects — Wabara](https://www.africanexaminer.com/abia-2027-pdp-will-give-otti-governorship-ticket-if-he-defects-wabara/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said the party would present Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, as its governorship candidate in 2027 if he defects to the PDP. Wabara stated this on Sunday in Umuahia while speaking with journalists shortly after - [Shettima To Opposition: Elections Not Won With 'Noise'](https://www.africanexaminer.com/shettima-to-opposition-elections-not-won-with-noise/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President Kashim Shettima declared on Friday that any attempt to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election would be futile, stating the incumbent's record ensures his re-election. Speaking at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Shettima argued that electoral victories are secured - [Enugu APC Trains Ward Agents For  E-Registration in Enugu ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-apc-trains-ward-agents-for-e-registration-in-enugu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has trained a total of 1,300 Ward Agents for the APC E-registration in Enugu State. It also expressed confidence that the registration would finished before the January 30, 2026 deadline given by the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. The - [ Igbo Etiti Council Boss Presentes  ₦7.74 billion Budget Proposal For  2026 ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/igbo-etiti-council-boss-presentes-₦7-74-billion-budget-proposal-for-2026/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Executive Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu state, Dr. Eric Odo, has presented a ₦7.74 Billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the Legislative Council. Presenting the budget, tagged “Budget of Continuous Infrastructural Development and Empowerment of the Needy,” Friday in Ogbede, headquarters of the Council area, - [Tinubu On Three-State Visit, To Spend End-Of-Year Holidays In Lagos](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-on-three-state-visit-to-spend-end-of-year-holidays-in-lagos/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday to visit Borno, Bauchi and Lagos states. A statement issued on Friday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said while in Borno, Tinubu would commission some projects undertaken by Governor Babagana Zulum and the Federal - [Enugu APC Begins Drive for New Members, Targets 1.5 Million Registration  ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-apc-begins-drive-for-new-members-targets-1-5-million-registration/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Enugu State Chapter of the ruling All Progressive Congress(APC) has begun training of selected supervisors for electronic registration of new and old members, saying it is targeting at least 1.5 new members into her fold. Dr. Ben Nwoye, the state caretaker committee chairman of the - [Senate Confirms Tinubu’s Ambassadors List ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/senate-confirms-tinubus-ambassadors-list/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate on Thursday confirmed 64 ambassadorial nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu, including former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode and former presidential aide Reno Omokri. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, which said all the nominees were screened and found - [Fatima Buhari Alleges her Father’s Signature Was Forged on Official Documents](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fatima-buhari-alleges-her-fathers-signature-was-forged-on-official-documents/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) –Fatima Buhari, daughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has alleged that her father’s signature was forged on official documents during his time in office. Fatima disclosed in From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, a biography written by Charles Omole. According to the book, Fatima, a forensic auditor, said - [Amaechi: I Won’t Be Vice President to Anyone](https://www.africanexaminer.com/amaechi-i-wont-be-vice-president-to-anyone/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has ruled out serving as vice president to any presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. Speculation had circulated that the former Rivers State governor might deputise former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is widely expected to emerge as the presidential flagbearer of the African Democratic - [DR Congo Slams NFF Petition Over Alleged Ineligible Players](https://www.africanexaminer.com/dr-congo-slams-nff-petition-over-alleged-ineligible-players/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has criticised Nigeria for petitioning the world football governing body FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players, following their penalty shootout defeat in the 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco. In a statement posted on its official Instagram page on Tuesday night, the Congolese - [CAN Warns Against Trivialising Christmas In Nollywood Films](https://www.africanexaminer.com/can-warns-against-trivialising-christmas-in-nollywood-films/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has criticised the title of a newly released Nollywood film, A Very Dirty Christmas, describing it as offensive to the Christian faith and calling for a review by relevant regulatory authorities. In a statement issued on Tuesday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said Christmas is a - [NMDPRA Boss, Farouk Ahmed Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nmdpra-boss-farouk-ahmed-resigns-amid-corruption-allegations/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed has resigned. The resignation followed serious corruption allegations made against him by President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote Similarly, Gbenga Komolafe, who headed the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC,) has also resigned. Special Adviser to - [Igbo Etiti LGA Drums Support For Gov. Mbah's Re-election](https://www.africanexaminer.com/igbo-etiti-lga-drums-support-for-gov-mbahs-re-election/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu state, Dr. Eric Odo, has reiterated commitment of the council area to ensure the re-election of Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah. The Council boss said Igbo-Etiti would collaborate with other local government areas in the Enugu - [Mbah Swears In 13 New Permanent Secretaries](https://www.africanexaminer.com/mbah-swears-in-13-new-permanent-secretaries/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu state, has sworn in 13 newly appointed permanent secretaries, charging them to immediately align with his administration’s delivery-oriented governance model. He stressed that there would be no honeymoon period for them in office. The governor gave the directive during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Executive Council - [Presidency To Opposition: Don’t Trivialise Anti-Corruption Fight](https://www.africanexaminer.com/presidency-to-opposition-dont-trivialise-anti-corruption-fight/) - (AFRIAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency has dismissed allegations by opposition figures that anti-corruption agencies are being weaponised against political opponents, insisting that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) remains independent and law-bound. A coalition of opposition leaders had, on Sunday, accused the federal government of using the EFCC to intimidate and weaken political opponents, - [Kidnappers Abduct 18 Passengers on Benin–Akure Road ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/kidnappers-abduct-18-passengers-on-benin-akure-road/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kidnappers have abducted 18 passengers along the Benin–Akure highway near Obarenren village in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The incident reportedly occurred last Saturday when the assailants, who were said to have fired sporadically, stopped an 18-seater commercial bus and forced the passengers into the surrounding bush. Confirming - [10 Players Hit Super Eagles Camp For 2025 AFCON](https://www.africanexaminer.com/10-players-hit-super-eagles-camp-for-2025-afcon/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than 10 players have reported to the camp of the Super Eagles as preparations begin for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Super Eagles’ camp officially opened on Sunday at the Renaissance Hotels, Cairo, with all coaches and backroom staff already in attendance ahead of the tournament. The - [Ignore My Marital Issues, Focus on Nigeria’s Real Problems –2Baba](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ignore-my-marital-issues-focus-on-nigerias-real-problems-2baba/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has urged Nigerians to shift their attention away from his personal life and focus on the pressing challenges confronting the nation. The award-winning singer appealed on December 12, 2025, while performing at a live event where he thrilled fans with a rendition of - [Oil Palm: Two Foreign Groups, Solidaridad, Propcom Plus Assist Enugu In Policy Development](https://www.africanexaminer.com/oil-palm-two-foreign-groups-solidaridad-propcom-plus-assist-enugu-in-policy-development/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – International civil society group, Solidaridad, which promotes oil palm production globally, with headquarters in the Netherlands, in partnership with Propcom plus, a climate-smart agricultural programme powered by the United Kingdom (UKs) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCO) is supporting Enugu state government in the development of a sustainable oil palm policy. Solidaridad, - [Politics Not My Calling, Says Oyedepo](https://www.africanexaminer.com/politics-not-my-calling-says-oyedepo/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, says not even $1 billion could lure him into politics. Oyedepo stated this on Saturday while speaking during the impartation service of the church’s annual convocation, Shiloh 2025. He urged members of the church to focus on - [Primate Ayodele Denies Extortion’s  Claim, Dismisses Adelabu’s Petition](https://www.africanexaminer.com/primate-ayodele-denies-extortions-claim-dismisses-adelabus-petition/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has denied allegations that he attempted to extort N150 million from Bayo Adelabu, the minister of power, describing the claim as false and politically motivated. Speaking during a church service at Oke Afa, Lagos, on Sunday, Ayodele said the amount mentioned in Adelabu’s - [Malami Yet To Meet Conditions for His administrative Bail –EFCC Speaks ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/malami-yet-to-meet-conditions-for-his-administrative-bail-efcc-speaks/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation, is yet to meet the conditions attached to his administrative bail. The commission was responding to claims by Malami that his bail was revoked because he attended a political gathering in Kebbi State. Malami is - [Turaki: Why PDP Leadership Visited Obasanjo Amid Party Crisis](https://www.africanexaminer.com/turaki-why-pdp-leadership-visited-obasanjo-amid-party-crisis/) - (AFRUCA EXAMINER) – Factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, SAN, has explained the purpose of his faction’s visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, saying it was to seek support and guidance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Turaki led members of his faction of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), - [Adelabu Vs Primate Ayodele: Reactions trail Alleged N150M Spiritual Intercession Gift](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adelabu-vs-primate-ayodele-reactions-trail-alleged-n150m-spiritual-intercession-gift/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nigerians on X, formerly known as Twitter, are reacting to the news of Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, petitioning the DSS over Primate Ayodele’s N150m demand for 'spiritual intercession'. The African Examiner writes that Bayo Adelabu has accused Primate Elijah Ayodele, who is the founder and head of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, - [Fubara Says Defection to APC Is ‘Spiritual Assignment’](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fubara-says-defection-to-apc-is-spiritual-assignment/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained why he left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his move as a “spiritual assignment.” Fubara announced his defection earlier in the week and on Friday received his APC membership card from the party’s state chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, - [Ex-Labour Minister Ngige Arraigned, Remanded in Kuje Prison](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ex-labour-minister-ngige-arraigned-remanded-in-kuje-prison/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, was on Friday arraigned before an Abuja High Court in Gwarinpa by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N2.2 billion contract fraud. Justice Maryam Hassan ordered that Ngige be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his - [Bayelsa Declares 3 Days of Mourning for Late Deputy Governor](https://www.africanexaminer.com/bayelsa-declares-3-days-of-mourning-for-late-deputy-governor/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State Government has declared three days of mourning following the death of Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away on Thursday after collapsing in his office. The mourning period takes immediate effect, with all flags ordered to fly at half-mast. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commissioner for - [WACOL Boss  Expresses Worry Over High Rate Of Gender Based Violence In Nigeria](https://www.africanexaminer.com/wacol-boss-expresses-worry-over-high-rate-of-gender-based-violence-in-nigeria/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Executive Director, Women Aid Collective (WACOL), Professor Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, has expressed concern over the alarming rate of gender based violence in Nigeria, calling on governments at all levels to do everything within their powers to end the menace. Ezeilo, a Senior Advocate of Nigerian (SAN) and former Commissioner for Women - [Governor Otti Sacks Abia SSG, Names Replacement](https://www.africanexaminer.com/governor-otti-sacks-abia-ssg-names-replacement/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Abia state Governor, Alex Otti has sacked the Secretary to the State Government, (SSG) Professor Kenneth Kalu. He has been directed by the governor to proceed on leave of absence, just as Dr. Emmanuel Meribole, has been appointed as the Acting SSG. This Chief press Secretary, CPS to the governor, Ukoha Njoku - [Nigeria’s insecurity: Police Begin Recruitment of 50,000 Officers](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigerias-insecurity-police-begin-recruitment-of-50000-officers/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force have commenced the recruitment of 50,000 police constables, following President Bola Tinubu’s approval to strengthen national security and expand community policing. The PSC said the recruitment is part of the President’s plan to increase police manpower and address rising insecurity across the - [Federal Polytechnic Orogun Confirms Dr. Efetobor As Deputy Rector](https://www.africanexaminer.com/federal-polytechnic-orogun-confirms-dr-efetobor-as-deputy-rector/) - AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In a historic move that further consolidates the administrative structure, the Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic Orogun has ratified the election of Dr. Efetobor Ogheneyoma Elijah as the institution’s pioneer Deputy Rector (Academic). The ratification, announced at the Council’s meeting held on Wednesday, December confirmed his appointment for a single, non-renewable tenure - [Regina Daniels: “I’m Done With Marriage”](https://www.africanexaminer.com/regina-daniels-im-done-with-marriage/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has said she has no intention of marrying again, citing trauma from her marriage to politician Ned Nwoko and the public fallout that followed their crisis. Daniels’ marriage made headlines in October after a viral video showed her in tears, accusing her husband of domestic abuse. Nwoko denied - [Burkina Faso Frees 11 Nigerian Officers After Aircraft Incident](https://www.africanexaminer.com/burkina-faso-frees-11-nigerian-officers-after-aircraft-incident/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) = Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military personnel detained after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made an unscheduled landing at the Bobo-Dioulasso airfield, an action the authorities in Ouagadougou initially described as unauthorised. The group, comprising two crew members and nine passengers, was held for questioning amid suspicions that the flight - [First Lady Shrugs Off Adeleke Video Backlash](https://www.africanexaminer.com/first-lady-shrugs-off-adeleke-video-backlash/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has brushed aside public criticism surrounding her interaction with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, describing the reactions as a “needless controversy.” In a statement shared on her Facebook page on Tuesday, Mrs Tinubu said those entrusted with leadership understand their responsibilities, while observers and critics often - [Soyinka Criticises  Seyi Tinubu’s ‘Excessive’ Security Escorts](https://www.africanexaminer.com/soyinka-criticises-seyi-tinubus-excessive-security-escorts/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has expressed concern over what he described as an excessive deployment of state security around Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, warning against the misuse of public security resources for privileged individuals. Soyinka spoke on Tuesday in Lagos at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative - [Shell Nigeria Gas Limited Expands Operations As New Customer Connects In Ogun](https://www.africanexaminer.com/shell-nigeria-gas-limited-expands-operations-as-new-customer-connects-in-ogun/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s premier gas distribution company, Shell Nigeria Gas Limited (SNG) is expanding its operations in Ogun State with an agreement to provide gas to SG Industrial FZE, a leading steel company in the Guandong industrial zone in the State. This was contained in a press release issued by Shell Communications Manager. Gladys - [Fubara Joins APC ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fubara-joins-apc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Fubara announced his defection at a stakeholders meeting held at the government house in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Speaking, the governor said, “We can’t support President (Tinubu) if we don’t fully identify with him. Punch - [Remi Tinubu’s Action Against Gov. Adeleke at Ooni’s Event Sparks Online Debate](https://www.africanexaminer.com/remi-tinubus-action-against-gov-adeleke-at-oonis-event-sparks-online-debate/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has stirred controversy following her brief intervention during Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s speech at the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. A video from the ceremony, which was held on Sunday, went viral on Monday. In the clip, Governor Adeleke - [Obasanjo: Nigeria’s Insecurity Has Been Weaponised ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obasanjo-nigerias-insecurity-has-been-weaponised/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Nigeria’s prolonged fight against Boko Haram as an “industry,” noting that the insurgency has lasted far longer than the country’s 1967–1970 civil war. Obasanjo made the remarks on Sunday during the Toyin Falola Interviews, a conversation livestreamed on social media. Other panellists included Bishop Matthew Kukah - [Coup Attempts Threaten Democracy, Says Atiku](https://www.africanexaminer.com/coup-attempts-threaten-democracy-says-atiku/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president of Nigeria, has strongly condemned the attempted coup in the Republic of Benin, warning that military intrusion into politics remains a serious threat to democracy in West Africa. The former presidential candidate reacted on Sunday after a group of soldiers announced a takeover of the government in the - [ADC Woos Obi but Rules Out Zoning Deal](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-woos-obi-but-rules-out-zoning-deal/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, to take a clear position on whether he intends to join the party, stressing that zoning will not be a precondition for membership. The party acknowledged Obi’s influence within its coalition but said it would not pressure - [Military Coup Foiled In Benin; Presidency Says Order Restored](https://www.africanexaminer.com/military-coup-foiled-in-benin-presidency-says-order-restored/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Military personnel in Benin on Sunday announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, although his entourage said he was safe and the army was regaining control. Soldiers calling themselves the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (CMR), said on state television that they had met and decided that “Mr Patrice Talon is removed - [ 2027: Respect Existing Zoning Agreement As Enugu APC Mocks ADC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-respect-existing-zoning-agreement-as-enugu-apc-mocks-adc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Ahead of the 2027 general election in Nigeria, the Leadership of the Ruling All progressives Congress APC in Enugu state, has urged the three senatorial districts to resist the temptation of thwarting the existing governorship zoning Arrangement that has sustained enduring peace and promoted harmony in the area over the years . - [Fubara Praises Tinubu for His Re-instatement ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fubara-praises-tinubu-for-his-re-instatement/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has attributed his return to office after the six-month emergency rule to the “special favour” of President Bola Tinubu, while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to fully funding Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwu, Port Harcourt. Speaking at the combined 37th and 38th convocation of the university on Saturday, - [Igbo-Etiti Council Boss Receives Enugu NUJ Best Chairman Award ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/igbo-etiti-council-boss-receives-enugu-nuj-best-chairman-award/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu state, South East Nigeria, Dr. Eric Odo, has received the overall best chairman of the year award from the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Enugu state council. He was presented with the award on Thursday in Enugu by the NUJ State Chairman, Mr - [Nigerians Will Enjoy Improved Security, New Defence Minister Promises](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigerians-will-enjoy-improved-security-new-defence-minister-promises/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Newly sworn-in Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), on Thursday pledged swift and measurable improvements in national security, assuring Nigerians that results will be visible “within the shortest possible time.” Speaking with State House correspondents after taking the oath of office before President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, - [Obi: ADC Coalition Shaky Over Unresolved Zoning Arrangement](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obi-adc-coalition-shaky-over-unresolved-zoning-arrangement/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition is facing instability due to unresolved issues surrounding zoning and the rotation of key political offices. Obi made the comments during an interview on YouTube with Advocacy for Good Governance on Wednesday, stressing that - [Sabinus Confirms End of His 2-Year Marriage](https://www.africanexaminer.com/sabinus-confirms-end-of-his-2-year-marriage/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian skit maker Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has confirmed the end of his marriage to Ciana Chapman. Speaking during a recent TikTok live session, the 30-year-old comedian revealed that his marriage, formalised in 2023, has come to an end. He described the split as peaceful, saying, “I’m not married. My - [2027: Only Atiku Strong Enough to Challenge Tinubu –Momodu ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-only-atiku-strong-enough-to-challenge-tinubu-momodu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar remains the only opposition figure fully prepared to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Momodu criticised the opposition for failing to unite or develop a coherent strategy ahead of the polls, insisting - [2face, Wife Natasha Clash on Instagram Live Amid UK Arrest Allegations](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2face-wife-natasha-clash-on-instagram-live-amid-uk-arrest-allegations/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2face, and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, were involved in a heated exchange during an Instagram Live session hosted by broadcaster Daddy Freeze on Monday. The session, which initially featured 2face’s former management team, took an unexpected turn when the singer joined the livestream. Shortly - [Tinubu Nominates Ex-CDS Christopher Musa As Defence Minister](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-nominates-ex-cds-christopher-musa-as-defence-minister/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. Tinubu announced the nomination in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, naming Musa as the replacement for Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned from the position on Monday. According - [Minister Of Defence, Badaru Abubakar Resigns](https://www.africanexaminer.com/minister-of-defence-badaru-abubakar-resigns/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. This was announced on Monday night in a press release issued by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr.Bayo Onanuga. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting - [ Police Arrest Enugu Man Over Self-Kidnap](https://www.africanexaminer.com/police-arrest-enugu-man-over-self-kidnap/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Operatives of the Enugu state Police operatives serving in the Trans-Ekulu Division have arrested a 26-year-old male suspect, Chibuike Joshua Ugwuja, for staging his kidnap and demanding thirty-five million naira (₦35,000,000) as ransom from his family. According to SP Daniel Ndukwe, Spokesman for the Command who disclosed this to newsmen on Monday - [ Enugu, EU Strengthen Partnership, As Mbah Receives European Delegation](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-eu-strengthen-partnership-as-mbah-receives-european-delegation/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Government of Enugu state, South East Nigeria and the European Union, EU, have committed to strengthening their partnerships across various sectors of the economy. This was made known over the weekend during a courtesy visit to the Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, by a delegation of the EU at Government - [End Negotiations With Terrorists, Obasanjo Tells  Nigerian Governemnt ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/end-negotiations-with-terrorists-obasanjo-tells-nigerian-governemnt/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the Federal Government to stop negotiating with terrorists and take firmer, more decisive action against the worsening insecurity across the country. Speaking at the Plateau State Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival in Jos on Friday, Obasanjo condemned the rising wave of killings, abductions, and attacks - [Group Kicks Against Appointment Of Uzodinmma As Renewed Hope Ambassador](https://www.africanexaminer.com/group-kicks-against-appointment-of-uzodinmma-as-renewed-hope-ambassador/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A political pressure group, operating under the platform of Enugu Coalition Assembly (ECA), has faulted the recent appointment of Imo state governor, Senator Hope Uzodinmma, as the Renewed Hope Ambassador by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying "it's was a wrong choice". The appointment was contained in a press statement released by the - [Insecurity: Tinubu Approves Membership For US-Nigeria Working Group](https://www.africanexaminer.com/insecurity-tinubu-approves-membership-for-us-nigeria-working-group/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group as part of steps to deepen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the country. This was contained in a press release issued on Thursday by Special Adviser to the President , Information and Strategy. Mr. - [Atiku To Lagos APC: Focus on Your Leaders’ Identity, Not My Political Choices](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-to-lagos-apc-focus-on-your-leaders-identity-not-my-political-choices/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop fixating on his political decisions and instead address the unresolved questions surrounding the identity and age of their own leaders. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Atiku - [Okpebholo: I’ll Resign If Tinubu Fails to Win Edo in 2027](https://www.africanexaminer.com/okpebholo-ill-resign-if-tinubu-fails-to-win-edo-in-2027/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, says he is ready to resign from office if President Bola Tinubu does not win the state in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on AIT, Okpebholo expressed strong confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that the party now dominates Edo’s political landscape - [Tinubu Submits Additional 32 Ambassadorial Nominees To Senate ‎](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-submits-additional-32-ambassadorial-nominees-to-senate/) - ‎(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a second batch of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, days after forwarding an initial list of three nominees. ‎ ‎Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. ‎ ‎Tinubu, in two letters to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, - [Summit: Mbah, Ex-Governor, Former Minister, Others Harp On Importance Of Youths Academic Skills](https://www.africanexaminer.com/summit-mbah-ex-former-power-minister-others-harp-on-importance-of-youths-academic-skills/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Prominent personalities from 'Agbaja', a culturally related people found in Udi, Ezeagu, and parts of Enugu North, Enugu south Council areas of Enugu state and have excelled in their various fields of human endeavours have stressed the need for Nigeria to start focusing on producing youths that possess both academic qualifications and - [Tinubu Orders Army, Police To Recruit More Personnel; Okays State Police ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-orders-army-police-to-recruit-more-personnel-okays-state-police/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency in view of the emerging security situation in the country. He also called on the National Assembly to begin reviewing laws to allow states that require state police to establish them. Tinubu in a statement on Wednesday also ordered additional recruitment into the - [ I’ll Champion Amnesty for Nnamdi Kanu If He Shows Remorse –Gumi ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ill-champion-amnesty-for-nnamdi-kanu-if-he-shows-remorse-gumi/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi says he is willing to lead a public campaign for amnesty for Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), if Kanu openly renounces violence. Kanu is currently serving a life sentence after being convicted of terrorism by Justice James Omotosho of - [Atiku Says Terrorists Now Run ‘Alternative Government’ Under Tinubu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-says-terrorists-now-run-alternative-government-under-tinubu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of allowing terrorists and bandits to operate as an “alternative government” across Nigeria. In a statement released by his media office on Wednesday, Abubakar faulted comments made by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, during - [Tinubu Welcomes Freed Kebbi Schoolgirls, Urges Rescue of Others Still In Captivit](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-welcomes-freed-kebbi-schoolgirls-urges-rescue-of-others-still-in-captivit/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the release of the 24 students abducted by terrorists from Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi state last Monday. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga disclosed this on Tuesday in a press release. Terrorists struck at the school at dawn on - [Tinubu Appoints Uzodimma As Renewed Hope Ambassador ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-appoints-uzodimma-as-renewed-hope-ambassador/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the national launch of the Federal Government's Ward Development Programme, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as the Renewed Hope Ambassador. This was contained in a press release issued on Tuesday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. - [Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Dies](https://www.africanexaminer.com/reggae-legend-jimmy-cliff-dies/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Reggae icon and actor Jimmy Cliff, born James Chambers, has passed away, his family announced on social media. According to a post on his official Facebook page, Cliff died “due to a seizure followed by pneumonia.” “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due - [Atiku Abubakar Officially Joins ADC Ahead of 2027 Election](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-abubakar-officially-joins-adc-ahead-of-2027-election/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the coalition-backed party he is expected to align with ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku announced on Monday via his X handle, sharing a photo of himself holding his ADC membership card with the caption: “It’s official.” The - [Ex-Defence Chief, Christopher Musa Says Nigerians Must Fix Insecurity Themselves](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ex-defence-chief-christopher-musa-says-nigerians-must-fix-insecurity-themselves/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Christopher Musa says Nigeria cannot rely on foreign powers to solve its security challenges, urging citizens to recommit to unity and nation-building. Speaking on Sunday at the cultural night and unity ball organised by the Unity Schools Old Students’ Association (USOSANS) in Abuja, Musa said the - [ Group Urges Tinubu, Atiku To Back Southeast Candidate For President in 2027](https://www.africanexaminer.com/group-urges-tinubu-atiku-to-back-southeast-candidate-for-president-in-2027/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2027 general election, a group, under the banner of Emerging Leaders Institute, ( ELI), has rekindled a call for Nigeria president of Igbo extraction, in 2027 to redress imbalance in the governance equation in Nigeria where South East seems to have been neglected or relegated to the background. The - [Tinubu Orders Withdrawal Of Police Guarding VIPs](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-orders-withdrawal-of-police-guarding-vips/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons (VIPs) in the country. Henceforth, police authorities would deploy them to concentrate on their core police duties. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a press release issued on Sunday - [Kanu’s Life Sentence May Deepen Division —Obi  ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/kanus-life-sentence-may-deepen-division-obi/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, says the conviction of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), could further inflame tensions in Nigeria’s south-east. Kanu was recently sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of terrorism. Reacting in a post on - [Cardinal Blasts Govt Over Rising Killings In Nigeria](https://www.africanexaminer.com/cardinal-blasts-govt-over-rising-killings-in-nigeria/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Archbishop Emeritus of the Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, says the Federal Government is aware of those responsible for the persistent killings across Nigeria. Speaking on Arise Television on Saturday, the Cardinal condemned the recent surge in attacks and abductions in various parts of the country, insisting that the scale of - [Foremost Enugu Queens School Alumni Rewards Students, Teachers For Hard Work](https://www.africanexaminer.com/foremost-enugu-queens-school-alumni-rewards-students-teachers-for-hard-work-2/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - As part of measure to promote hardwork and excellence in it's Alma Mater, foremost Queen's School Enugu Old Girls Association (QSEOGA), has Rewarded over 105 students and teachers of the school with cash gifts Our Correspondent writes that the prestigious girls school founded in 1954, has produced scores of prominent personalities in - [Genocide: 'No End In Sight, Says Rights Group, Intersociety](https://www.africanexaminer.com/genocide-no-end-in-sight-says-rights-group-intersociety/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- A Human rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has raised the alarm of what it described as a sharp escalation in targeted violence against Christian communities across Nigeria, with 113 killed and 135 abducted between October 28 and November 17, 2025. "The attacks were carried out - [Tinubu Using Wike To Wreck PDP — Udenta](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-using-wike-to-wreck-pdp-udenta/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Political strategist and founding National Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy, Prof. Udenta Udenta, says President Bola Tinubu, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the Nigeria Police are trying to destabilise the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Udenta stated this on Thursday in an interview with Arise News, alleging that the actions - [Nnamdi Kanu Gets Life Imprisonment For Terrorism](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nnamdi-kanu-gets-life-imprisonment-for-terrorism/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Abuja after being convicted on all seven terrorism charges brought against him. Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho described Kanu as a terrorist whose actions have caused bloodshed and destabilization in - [Tension In Enugu Community Over Alleged Land Grabbing](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tension-in-enugu-community-over-alleged-land-grabbing/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely one week after the confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and some naval personnel over alleged illegal development of a property by a former Chief of the Naval Staff, the people of Owo, the hometown of Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Monday, staged - [Enugu Council Chief Ends Over 100 Years Land Dispute Between 2 Communities](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-council-chief-ends-over-100-years-land-dispute-between-2-communities/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Igbo Etiti Local government Area chairman in Enugu state, Dr. Eric Odo, says the over one hundred years land dispute between two Communities in the locality, Aku/Ikolo which has claimed scores of lives is at verge of being lay to rest, as he has officially flagged off the demarcation of the - [Tinubu Re-appoints Marwa As NDLEA Chairman](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-re-appoints-marwa-as-ndlea-chairman/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a press release issued on Friday. Marwa was first appointed - [No Religion Persecution In Nigeria, Says Minister ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/no-religion-persecution-in-nigeria-says-minister/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has refuted claims that Nigeria violates religious freedom, saying that it is false and damaging to the image of the country. Speaking at the 5th National Advertising Conference held on Thursday in Abuja, Idris stated such claims do not reflect the reality of - [Atiku: I Never Gave Any Vehicle To Officer In Wike Clash](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-i-never-gave-any-vehicle-to-officer-in-wike-clash/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has refuted claims that he gave a brand-new Toyota SUV to Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, the naval officer who was involved in a recent clash with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Atiku, in a statement issued via his X handle on Thursday by his - [Enugu PDP Fully Ready For Ibadan Convention --Acting State Chairman, Orurou](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-pdp-fully-ready-for-ibadan-convention-acting-state-chairman-orurou/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, Barrister Steve Oruruo, has declared that the state chapter of the party is fully prepared to participate in the forthcoming PDP National Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16. Briefing newsmen in Enugu after meetings with various organs of the - [Enugu LGA Boss Puts 1000 Widows On Monthly Stipends](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-lga-boss-puts-1000-widows-on-monthly-stipends/) - ...Applaud Gov. Mbah For Not Tampering With LGA's Montly Allocation (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of a measure to alleviate the suffering of widows numbering about one thousand in Igbo Etiti local government area of Enugu state, South East Nigeria, the Executive Chairman of the Council area, Dr. Erick Ogbonna Odo, has placed them on - [Peter Obi Slams NFF Over Super Eagles’ Unpaid Allowances ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/peter-obi-slams-nff-over-super-eagles-unpaid-allowances/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has described the protest of the Super Eagles over their unpaid allowances as “what is found in a now disgraced country”. The African Examiner writes that on Tuesday, the Super Eagles players and officials boycotted their scheduled evening training session because of their - [He Did Well, Defence Minister Defends Officer Who Faced Off with Wike](https://www.africanexaminer.com/he-did-well-defence-minister-defends-officer-who-faced-off-with-wike/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has applauded Lieutenant Yerima, the naval officer who stood up to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, concerning the disputed access to a parcel of land in Abuja. In a viral video on Tuesday, the officer and the FCT minister were seen in - [Tinubu Moves to Bring Jailed Ekweremadu Back To Nigeria ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-moves-to-bring-jailed-ekweremadu-back-to-nigeria/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has dispatched a high-level delegation to London to talk about the case of Ike Ekweremadu, former deputy senate president, who has been in prison in the UK since March 2023. The delegation has Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, and Lateef Fagbemi, attorney general and minister of justice. The - [Anambra’s Verdict Is Clear As Soludo Wins Big](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anambras-verdict-is-clear-as-soludo-wins-big/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, has stated that the electorate spoke loudly in the gubernatorial election of November 8. Soludo stated that the poll was “history made” and “a shattering of another glass ceiling”. The African Examiner recalls that on Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Soludo the winner of - [Adeboye To Tinubu: Move Fast, China Won’t Defend Nigeria If US Strikes](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adeboye-to-tinubu-move-fast-china-wont-defend-nigeria-if-us-strikes/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged President Bola Tinubu to act swiftly and wisely in engaging with the United States following President Donald Trump’s recent comments on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Trump had reportedly directed the US Department of - [Peter Obi Criticises Anambra Election, Says Democracy Dying in Naira Notes](https://www.africanexaminer.com/peter-obi-criticises-anambra-election-says-democracy-dying-in-naira-notes/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023, Mr Peter Obi has exercised his franchise in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Obi made his vote at his polling unit 019, Umudim Akasi, Agulu Ward 2, Anaocha Local Government Area at exactly 11:46 am. Obi with - [Anambra Election: Democracy Dying in Naira Notes - Peter Obi](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anambra-election-democracy-dying-in-naira-notes-peter-obi/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023, Mr Peter Obi has exercise his franchise in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Obi made his vote at his polling unit 019, Umudim Akasi, Agulu Ward 2, Anaocha Local Government Area at exactly 11:46 am. Obi with - [Falana Urges FG To Explain Arrest Of Alleged Coup Plotters](https://www.africanexaminer.com/falana-urges-fg-to-explain-arrest-of-alleged-coup-plotters/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, has tasked the federal government to be transparent with Nigerians concerning reports of an alleged coup attempt in the country. Falana stated this when he appeared on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme, saying that the government is yet to give a clear response to reports of - [We're Engaging The World Diplomatically –Tinubu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/were-engaging-the-world-diplomatically-tinubu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja, stated that Nigeria remains on a steady growth trajectory, with more promise of stability and prosperity as economic reforms continue to yield results and gain national and international acceptance. The President spoke at the Federal Executive Council after the swearing-in of two ministers, Dr. Bernard - [Police Declare Sowore Wanted For ‘Public Disturbance’](https://www.africanexaminer.com/police-declare-sowore-wanted-for-public-disturbance/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Moshood Jimoh, the commissioner of police in Lagos, has declared Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and publisher, wanted for alleged public disturbance. Jimoh, while speaking at the Oworonshoki community on Monday, accused Sowore of allegedly coming to Lagos, causing public disturbance because of the demolitions of buildings in the community. Earlier, - [Chad Closes Border With Nigeria Over US Threats](https://www.africanexaminer.com/chad-closes-border-with-nigeria-over-us-threats/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chad Government says it has closed its border with Nigeria because of the insecurity issues which led to the rumors of purported U.S. forces’ movement in parts of West Africa. Military sources in N’Djamena stated this on Monday that President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno called for a military lockdown on the - [US Watchlist: Tinubu Not meeting With US Vice President JD Vance –Aide](https://www.africanexaminer.com/us-watchlist-tinubu-not-meeting-with-us-vice-president-jd-vance-aide/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Temitope Ajayi, senior special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on media and publicity, has denounced reports that US President Donald Trump has asked his deputy to meet with the Nigerian president. Daniel Bwala, Tinubu’s special adviser on policy communication stated on Sunday that both presidents were fixed for a meeting “in the - [Land Encroachment: Enugu Sports Club Seeks Mbah's Intervention, Inaugurates New Exco](https://www.africanexaminer.com/land-encroachment-enugu-sports-club-seeks-mbahs-intervention-inaugurates-new-exco/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The newly inaugurated 2025/2026 Executive Committee (Exco) of the prestigious Enugu Sports club has appealed to the state governor, who is also its president, Dr. Peter Mbah, to intervene in the ongoing unauthorized encroachment into her land, particularly at the Golf Course section. While appreciating the governor for his immense support to - [Rapper Feud Erupts: Odumodublvck Calls Out M.I, Says He’s Lost All Respect](https://www.africanexaminer.com/rapper-feud-erupts-odumodublvck-calls-out-m-i-says-hes-lost-all-respect/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, better known as Odumodublvck, has called out veteran rapper, M.I., for sitting on the fence in his ongoing rift with fellow singer, Blaqbonez. Odumodublvck took to his social media account on Saturday, alleging that M.I. was aware of the conspiracy against him but chose to be a - [Religious Intolerance Has No Place In Nigeria, Tinubu Tells Trump](https://www.africanexaminer.com/religious-intolerance-has-no-place-in-nigeria-tinubu-tells-trump/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has kicked against United States President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” concerning alleged religious persecution. In a statement on Saturday, Tinubu stated that Nigeria remains a democracy that values the constitutional rights of freedom of religion and belief. “Nigeria stands firmly as - [Court Jails Abuja Teacher For Life For Raping 9-Year-Old Boy](https://www.africanexaminer.com/court-jails-abuja-teacher-for-life-for-raping-9-year-old-boy/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a 19-year-old teacher, Abdullahi Abbass, for the rape of a nine-year-old male pupil in Abuja. The court sentenced Abass after the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) petitioned the teacher for his conduct. The sentence, handed down by Honourable Justice - [PSC Warns Against Crowd Renting, Protests At Its Headquarters](https://www.africanexaminer.com/psc-warns-against-crowd-renting-protests-at-its-headquarters/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Police Service Commission (PSC has warned that although it will continue to ensure Police Officers are held accountable for their actions and inactions, but will not succumb to a disturbing and unfolding theatrics of crowd renting and demonstrations at the gate of its Corporate headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. It said aggrieved - [Tinubu To  Service Chiefs: No More Excuses, It's Time To Defeat Terrorists](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-to-service-chiefs-no-more-excuses-its-time-to-defeat-terrorists/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has charged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to intensify efforts to defeat terrorism, banditry, and other criminal activities across the country, stressing that Nigerians expect results, not excuses. Tinubu gave the charge on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, following the decoration of the service chiefs with their new ranks. - [AFCON 2026: Uganda Not Afraid of Super Eagles – Coach Paul Put](https://www.africanexaminer.com/afcon-2026-uganda-not-afraid-of-super-eagles-coach-paul-put/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Paul Put has stated that Uganda will be ready to face the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Cranes, who are making their eighth appearance in Morocco, are drawn in Group C with three-time African champions Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania. Nigeria and Tunisia, who had won the competition - [FG Releases N2.3bn Intervention Fund To Universities](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fg-releases-n2-3bn-intervention-fund-to-universities/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Federal Government has disbursed N2.31 billion to federal universities as part of efforts to clear outstanding arrears owed to academic and non-academic staff. This was announced in a statement on Thursday by the Personal Assistant on Special Duties to the President, Kamorudeen Yusuf. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, stated - [Atiku Slams Tinubu’s Over Pardon Review](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-slams-tinubus-over-pardon-review/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Tinubu concerning the reversal of the presidential pardon which he granted to convicted drug traffickers, kidnappers, and other criminals. The African Examiner writes that President Tinubu, on Wednesday, directed the removal of persons convicted for kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and unlawful possession - [ Presidency Releases Full List Of Those Pardoned, Reverses Self On Mayram Sanda](https://www.africanexaminer.com/presidency-releases-full-list-of-those-pardoned-reverses-self-on-mayram-sanda/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Presidency on Wednesday released the full list of those that benefited from President Bola Tinubu’s prerogative of mercy and pardon. According to the list, Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death for killing her husband, Biliaminu Mohammed would now spend 64 months more in prison. Sanda's death sentence was commuted to - [Again, Rights Group CRRAN Petitions Gov. Mbah, Enugu CJ Over Unlawful Detention Of POS Operator](https://www.africanexaminer.com/again-rights-group-crran-petitions-gov-mbah-enugu-cj-over-unlawful-detention-of-pos-operator/) - …Withdrawal Of Over 4 Million From His Account (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Human Rights group, Civil Rights Realization and Advancement Network (CRRAN), has again, urged the Enugu state Chief Judge, and governor Peter Mbah to use their good offices in intervening in the unlawful detention of a point of service (POS) Operator, Mr. Omotara Yusuf and - [Sylva Not Involved In Rumoured Coup Plot –Aide ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/sylva-not-involved-in-rumoured-coup-plot-aide/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, Julius Bokoru, has refuted claims linking his principal to an alleged coup plot, saying that the report is baseless and politically motivated. Bokoru, in a statement issued on Wednesday, stated that the rumours circulating - [Nigeria Not Violating Religious Freedom --Information Minister](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-not-violating-religious-freedom-information-minister/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has refuted claims that there is a religious bias in the administration of President Tinubu. Idris stated this while speaking to CNN on Tuesday night, saying that Nigeria is not a violator of religious freedom. The minister jettisoned claims by some foreign officials - [ECOWAS Trade Liberation Scheme Will Deepen Regional Integration –Minister ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ecowas-trade-liberation-scheme-will-deepen-regional-integration-minister/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria has declared that the Economic of West Africa states ECOWAS trade liberation scheme (ETLS), would help in deepening regional integration, expand cross-border trade, and empower the nation's Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), to enable them to take their rightful place in the continental vast market. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, - [We’ll Crush Election Violence in Anambra — Ribadu ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/well-crush-election-violence-in-anambra-ribadu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA), has cautioned that any act of violence in the forthcoming Anambra gubernatorial election will receive a commensurate response from security agencies. Ribadu, represented by Hassan Yahaya Abdullahi, director of internal security at the office of the NSA, stated this on Tuesday in a meeting of - [Soyinka Expresses Shock Over His US Visa Revocation](https://www.africanexaminer.com/soyinka-expresses-shock-over-his-us-visa-revocation/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday disclosed that the United States of America has revoked his visa, and this has made his entry into the country impossible for now. Soyinka made this known in a media parley held at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island, as he stated that he - [FirstBank Sparks Global Kindness with 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Week](https://www.africanexaminer.com/firstbank-sparks-global-kindness-with-2025-corporate-responsibility-and-sustainability-week/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is proud to announce the commencement of its 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) Week, scheduled to hold from 27 October - 1 November 2025. Now in its ninth year, the annual event is a reflection of the - [Public Outcry Greets Ned Nwoko’s Support for Polygamy](https://www.africanexaminer.com/public-outcry-greets-ned-nwokos-support-for-polygamy/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senator Ned Nwoko has once again stirred the hornet's nest following his statement on polygamy in an interview on Channels Television. The Delta North lawmaker, renowned for his polygamous lifestyle, stated that he believes every man should have more than one wife. “Every man should marry more than one wife,” Nwoko said - [Many Feared Trapped After Two-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos](https://www.africanexaminer.com/many-feared-trapped-after-two-storey-building-collapses-in-lagos/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - On Monday, a two-storey building collapsed in the early hours of Monday at No. 54, Cole street, Cemetery bus stop, near UBA Bank in Oyingbo, Lagos. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) disclosed that it received a distress call at 12:20am and it quickly sent rescue teams from the Sari - [Obi Blames Sports Federation For Abandoned FIFA-Funded Stadium In Anambra](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obi-blames-sports-federation-for-abandoned-fifa-funded-stadium-in-anambra/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Peter Obi, former presidential candidate, says the “sports federation” failed to deliver a promised FIFA-funded stadium in Anambra. Obi, a former Anambra State governor stated this in a tweet on Monday as he reacted to the recent allegations of fund mismanagement against the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The African Examiner writes that - [Southeast Pro-APC GroupTargets 100% Bloc Votes For Tinubu In 2027](https://www.africanexaminer.com/southeast-pro-apc-grouptargets-100-bloc-votes-for-tinubu-in-2027/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The South-East Movement for Tinubu, 2027, a pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) group, has vowed to deliver 100 per cent en bloc votes for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Director-General of Tinubu Support Groups, Alh. Tanko Yakasai, disclosed this to newsmen weekend after the Launching/Inauguration of South-East Movement for Tinubu, 2027, in - [Gombe Politics: The Travails Of A Diminishing God Father](https://www.africanexaminer.com/gombe-politics-the-travails-of-a-diminishing-god-father/) - By Khalil Kashere In a rare media appearance, former governor of Gombe State and senator representing Gombe central, Danjuma Goje was in the news last weekend. It thus appears the senator has for a while been consigned into obscurity in the politics of Gombe, a state he once bestrode and held sway like a colossus. - [Yahoo Boys Are Geniuses; They Just Need Redirection, Says Peter Obi](https://www.africanexaminer.com/yahoo-boys-are-geniuses-they-just-need-redirection-says-peter-obi/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has stated that some internet fraudsters, also known as ‘Yahoo boys’, are geniuses who need direction instead of condemnation. ‎‎Obi stated this in Onitsha on Saturday, saying that these individuals are creatives who don’t have any direction. According to him, money may be necessary, but - [After Mbah's Defection, PDP Vows To Rebuild  In Southeast](https://www.africanexaminer.com/after-mbahs-defection-pdp-vows-to-rebuild-in-southeast/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The South East leadership of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to rebuilding and repositioning the party in Enugu State, despite the recent defection of the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah and key government functionaries. They stated this weekend during an engagement between members of the South East - [ Sokoto Lawmaker Declines To Rerun In 2007 To Make way For Younger Candidate ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/sokoto-lawmaker-declines-to-rerun-in-2007-to-make-way-for-younger-candidate/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Abdussamad Dasuki, member of the House of Representatives from Kebbe/Tambuwal federal constituency in Sokoto, has stated that he won’t be contesting for re-election in 2027. Dasuki stated this in a statement on Sunday, adding that his choice was based on conviction and the need to strengthen democracy by including the youths. According - [Vatican Says Nigeria’s Killings Not One Sided](https://www.africanexaminer.com/vatican-says-nigerias-killings-not-one-sided/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, has refuted claims that the attacks in the north affect only Christians, saying that they affect Muslims too, as they stem from social causes. Parolin stated this on Tuesday in Rome while speaking on the sidelines of the presentation of a report on religious freedom, compiled - [Tinubu Welcomes Delisting Of Nigeria From Global Financial Task Force Grey List](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-welcomes-delisting-of-nigeria-from-global-financial-task-force-grey-list/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria's delisting from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, in a press release issued on Friday said FATF announced the delisting at its plenary in Paris, France. The FATF is the world’s foremost standard-setting body for combating - [Tinubu Sacks Service Chiefs, Appoints Replacements ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-sacks-service-chiefs-appoints-replacements/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs in furtherance of the efforts of the federal government to strengthen the national security architecture. This was contained in a press release issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President, Media and Public Communication. Mr. Sunday Dare. - [Tinubu Congratulates Japan’s First Female Prime Minister](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-congratulates-japans-first-female-prime-minister/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her historic emergence as the first female Prime Minister of Japan, as he described her emergence as a milestone achievement that shows her longstanding contributions to the politics of Japan Takaichi, who is a veteran politician and former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, - [Shell Invests In Nigeria’s Offshore Gas Development ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/shell-invests-in-nigerias-offshore-gas-development/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell plc, together with Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited, have taken a final investment decision (FID) on the HI gas project offshore Nigeria. This was contained in a press release signed by Shell Communications Manager. Gladys Afam-Anadu. When completed, the project - [Police Redeploy DPO After Viral Video Shows Him Slapping Man](https://www.africanexaminer.com/police-redeploy-dpo-after-viral-video-shows-him-slapping-man/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The federal capital territory (FCT) police command has redeployed the divisional police officer (DPO) of Ushafa division following a viral video showing him slapping a young man. In the video, which went viral X on Tuesday, the officer was seen slapping the unidentified victim, before coercing him into a patrol van. According - [Amaechi Pushes For ADC Presidential Ticket ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/amaechi-pushes-for-adc-presidential-ticket/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has opened up concerning his experiences in solving the security crisis in his state during his time as governor. Amaechi, who wants the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, ahead of the 2027 election, stated that Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, was filled - [FG, UNICEF Train Journalists On Ethics, Child Rights Reporting](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fg-unicef-train-journalists-on-ethics-child-rights-reporting/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Nation Children’s Fund, UNICEF, in partnership with the federal Ministry of information and Orientation via the Child rights information Bureau (CRIB) has organized a Two-day training workshop for media practitioners drawn from South South, South East and North Central zones of Nigeria on Ethical Journalism and Child rights Reporting.. Welcoming - [Tinubu Urges New INEC Chairman, Prof Amupitan, To Serve With Integrity](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-urges-new-inec-chairman-prof-amupitan-to-serve-with-integrity/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja, swore in the sixth substantive chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN). At the ceremony held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Tinubu urged the new INEC Chairman to serve with integrity and beyond reproach. "Your nomination - [Tinubu Approves 2-Year Tenure Extension For Surveyor–General, Adebomehin](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-approves-2-year-tenure-extension-for-surveyor-general-adebomehin/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Surveyor-General of the Federation, Mr AbuduGaniyu Adebomehin, by two years. This was contained Ina press. release issued on Wednesday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo. Onanuga. The extension, which takes effect from January - [CAF 2025: Full List Of Men's African Player of the Year Nominees Revealed](https://www.africanexaminer.com/caf-2025-full-list-of-mens-african-player-of-the-year-nominees-revealed/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Confederation of African Football has revealed the nominees in the men’s categories for the CAF Awards 2025 as the football body celebrates the continent’s top performers among players, coaches, clubs, and national teams. The awards highlight the relevance of players and coaches in African and global football from the period from - [Despite Mba’s Defection, PDP Still Very Much Active in Enugu, Says Ag Chairman Oruruo](https://www.africanexaminer.com/despite-mbas-defection-pdp-still-very-much-active-in-enugu-says-ag-chairman-oruruo/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Despite the recent defection of Enugu state Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah and his Appointees as well as supporters to the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, the Acting chairman of the People's Democratic Party PDP in the state, Barrister Steve Oruruo, has declared that the party is still very much alive and active - [Tinubu Nominates Doro As Minister, Forwards Name To Senate](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-nominates-doro-as-minister-forwards-name-to-senate/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a letter to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State as a Minister. Special Adviser the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a press release issued on Tuesday said Doro's nomination followed Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda's election as the - [Ebonyi Court Remands Bishop For Alleged Sexual Abuse](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ebonyi-court-remands-bishop-for-alleged-sexual-abuse/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - An Abakaliki Magistrate Court on Tuesday remanded a Bishop, Onyeagoziri Ndubueze in Abakaliki Correctional Centre for alleged sexual abuse of a 22-year-old female member of his church. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Nike Chima ordered his remand after the magistrate rejected the bail application by the Defence Counsel, Mr Friday Agbom. The magistrate - [CAN Debunks Bwala’s Statement On His Meeting With Christians Leaders ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/can-debunks-bwalas-statement-on-his-meeting-with-christians-leaders/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday accused presidential aide Daniel Bwala of lying concerning the outcome of his visit to the association’s headquarters in Abuja, adding that his post-meeting statement contradicted its long-standing position on the death of Christians across the country. In a statement signed by its President, Archbishop - [Enugu Police Arrest Escaping Armed Robbery Suspect Wo Disguise In NYSC Uniform](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-police-arrest-escaping-armed-robbery-suspect-wo-disguise-in-nysc-uniform/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Police Operatives serving in the Enugu State Command, attached to the Safer Highway Patrol, have intercepted and arrested one male criminal suspect, Chinecherem Ugwuagu, aged 25, who was dressed in a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) uniform, along the Enugu/Onitsha Expressway. Items recovered from him were, a gun-like object made from a - [Soludo Slams IPOB’s Operations In Southeast ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/soludo-slams-ipobs-operations-in-southeast/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, has stated that he does not endorse a separatist agitation in the south-east and he thinks the region’s development is connected to the unity with Nigeria. Soludo stated this while speaking on ‘Sunday Politics’, a Channels Television programme, saying that although he respects the right to a - [ACJL: CLEEN Foundation Partners Norwegian Foreign Affairs To Help Enugu Law Enforcement, Judicial Stakeholders](https://www.africanexaminer.com/acjl-cleen-foundation-partners-norwegian-foreign-affairs-to-help-enugu-law-enforcement-judicial-stakeholders/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- A non governmental organization, CLEEN Foundation, in partnership with the Norwegian Ministry of foreign Affairs via its Nigerian Embassy has built the capacity of law enforcement agents and judicial Stakeholders on the effective implementation of Administration of Criminal Justice Law ACJL in Enugu state. Speaking at a two day capacity strengthening programme - [INTERVIEW: Music Is Spiritual; Music Is My Life  –Olalekan Olaleye (Enuope)](https://www.africanexaminer.com/interview-music-is-spiritual-music-is-my-life-olalekan-olaleye-enuope/) - (AFRICA EXAMINER) -- A US Based Nigerian born Certified Information Technology Analyst in Texas, United States, Olalekan Olaleye, famously known as ‘ENUOPE’ is making waves as the protégé of Nigeria’s Juju music legend, King Sunny Ade in North America. His style of music and stage performances made music fans call him ‘The Prince of Nigeria’s - [Police Warn Sowore Against Free Nnamdi Kanu's Protest In Aso Rock, Environs](https://www.africanexaminer.com/police-warn-sowore-against-free-nnamdi-kanus-protest-in-aso-rock-environs/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Police Force has warned intending protesters, agitating for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kalu against any form of protest around the Aso Rock and its environs. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin in Abuja said the warning followed an order of a Federal High Court, - [Nigeria Deports 51 Foreigners Convicted Of Cyber Crimes](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-deports-51-foreigners-convicted-of-cyber-crimes/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has in collaboration with other agencies deported another batch of 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Oyewale said the exercise was jointly carried out - ['PRODA Can Reduce Nigeria’s Import Dependency –Board Chairman](https://www.africanexaminer.com/proda-can-reduce-nigerias-import-dependency-board-chairman/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The governing Board Chairman of Project Development Institute PRODA Enugu, of the Ministry of Innovation science and Technology Hon. Donatus Eyinnaya Agu, has declared that if properly funded, the agency has the potential of reducing Nigeria and Africa's import dependency as well as create a robust economic self-reliance space in the country. - [Only Northern Muslim Candidate Can Defeat Tinubu in 2007 –Dele Momodu ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/only-northern-muslim-candidate-can-defeat-tinubu-in-2007-dele-momodu/) - Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, has stated that the only way the opposition can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election is if they zone the presidency to the Muslim North and the vice presidency to the Christian South. Momodu made this revelation on Friday as he responded to questions in an - [You’re Only President On Social Media, Wike Mocks Peter  Obi](https://www.africanexaminer.com/youre-only-president-on-social-media-wike-mocks-peter-obi/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has slammed Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), concerning his remarks on the state of public schools in Abuja. On Tuesday, Obi paid a visit to the LEA Primary School in Kapwa, Abuja, where he said that the learning - [ADC Vows To End Godfatherism, Budget Padding In Nigeria](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-vows-to-end-godfatherism-budget-padding-in-nigeria/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress has stated that it is set up to “redesign governance” in Nigeria by putting an end to the culture of godfatherism, budget padding, and patronage-driven politics, assuring that a new model built on transparency, innovation, and participation has been put in place. The party in a statement on - [Tiwa Savage Says She’s Open To Marriage Again](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tiwa-savage-says-shes-open-to-marriage-again/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has talked about her present dating and marital concerns. Savage, who is a mother of one, stated that she is at a point in her life where her prospective suitors are either in their 50s or married. Speaking in a recent episode of the American podcast, Air Service, - [Breaking: Senate Confirms Amupitan As New INEC Chairman](https://www.africanexaminer.com/breaking-senate-confirms-amupitan-as-new-inec-chairman/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Amupitan succeeds Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who had served as chairman of the electoral body In his presentation, Amupitan, a Kogi-born legal luminary and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at University of Jos, pledged - [Orji Kalu Says Some Nigerian Pilots Smoke Indian Hemp While Flying ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/orji-kalu-says-some-nigerian-pilots-smoke-indian-hemp-while-flying/) - Orji Kalu, senator representing Abia North, has stated that some Nigerian pilots smoke Indian hemp. Kalu stated this on Wednesday in support of a motion that called for safety concerns after the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau’s (NSIB) report on the Air Peace runway incident at the Port Harcourt International Airport. It is worth recalling that - [Mixed Reactions Trail Proposed Sowore-Atiku Protests for Kanu’s Release](https://www.africanexaminer.com/mixed-reactions-trail-proposed-sowore-atiku-protests-for-kanus-release/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Apex Igbo Socio-cultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, South-East governors, Ministers from the region have distanced themselves from the October 20th 2025, planned nationwide protest for the unconditional release of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in conjunction with the Southeast Governors and Igbo Ministers, stated that it has - [Seriake Dickson Slams Diri For Dumping PDP](https://www.africanexaminer.com/seriake-dickson-slams-diri-for-dumping-pdp/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Seriake Dickson, senator representing Bayelsa west, has slammed Douye Diri, governor of Bayelsa, following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Dickson accused Diri and other defectors of leaving the problems they created. The African Examiner recalls that Diri resigned from the PDP on Wednesday after a cabinet meeting at the - [As Cosmas Maduka And Chief Priest Clash Over ‘Money Na Water’](https://www.africanexaminer.com/as-cosmas-maduka-and-chief-priest-clash-over-money-na-water/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian socialite, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, has reacted to the recent criticism of his popular catchphrase ‘money na water’ by Cosmas Maduka, billionaire businessman. The African Examiner recalls that during a recent event, Maduka, chairman of Coscharis Group, frowned at the slang, saying that it is a - [Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga Dies At 80](https://www.africanexaminer.com/former-kenyan-prime-minister-raila-odinga-dies-at-80/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80 Odinga died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India. He collapsed during a morning walk and was taken to Devamatha Hospital, which said he had suffered a cardiac arrest. It said he did not respond - [Senate To Meet Thursday To Vet Amupitan For Inec Top Post ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/senate-to-meet-thursday-to-vet-amupitan-for-inec-top-post/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate on Thursday will screen Joash Amupitan, President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was announced in a notice issued by Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, director of information at the office of the secretary, research and information, saying that lawmakers will conduct the screening at - [FG Removes Mathematics Credit For Arts, Humanities Admissions](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fg-removes-mathematics-credit-for-arts-humanities-admissions/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government says senior secondary school students in the arts and humanities will no longer be required to present a credit in mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for tertiary admissions. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Director, Press and Public Relations, - [2026 World Cup: Super Eagles Defeat Benin, To Wait For Playoff Matches ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2026-world-cup-super-eagles-defeat-benin-to-wait-for-playoff-matches/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Super Eagles have ended their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign after they walloped the Benin Republic 4–0 on Tuesday evening. The three-time African champions went into their final fixture needing a convincing win, after keeping their qualification hopes alive with a 2–1 triumph over Lesotho last weekend. Nigeria started very impressively - [Lagos Denies Role In FESTAC Demolitions](https://www.africanexaminer.com/lagos-denies-role-in-festac-demolitions/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has denied involvement in the recent demolition of structures on the Sixth Avenue, FESTAC Town. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, said this on Tuesday in Alausa. Olumide said that the state government had no hand in the demolitions and followed a clear - [Enugu West APC Stakeholders Excited As Governor Mbah Dumps PDP](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-west-apc-stakeholders-excited-as-governor-mbah-set-to-dump-pdp/) - …Back Tinubu's 2007 Re-Election Bid (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Major Stakeholders of the All progressives Congress APC in Enugu West senatorial District have pledged their support and loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Renewed Hope Agenda, saying they are totally committed to ensuring that he is re-elected in 2027, just as they expressed joy - [Man In Police Net  For Allegedly Grabbing Church Land](https://www.africanexaminer.com/man-in-police-net-for-allegedly-grabbing-church-land/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The police on Monday arraigned 55-year-old Stephen Obitade in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly grabbing Church land. Obitade, whose address was not provided, was charged with conspiracy, land grabbing, malicious damage and stealing. The Prosecutor, Insp. Elisha Tellang, told the court that the suspect committed the offences sometime in 2021 - [Jubilation As ENSG Ends 16 Years Perennial Water Problem In Enugu Community ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/jubilation-as-ensg-ends-16-years-perennial-water-problem-in-enugu-community/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sixteen years after depending on non hygienic water that poses health hazard to the people, Agbamere Eha-Alumona Community in Nsukka Council area of Enugu state has received Succour from the Enugu state government, as the Ministry of water Resources over the weekend commissioned and hand over renovated bore holes to the natives. - [Waves Of Innovation: How First Bank Turned Lagos Into Africa’s Electric Playground](https://www.africanexaminer.com/waves-of-innovation-how-first-bank-turned-lagos-into-africas-electric-playground/) - By Kazeem Ugbodaga (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. For two unforgettable days, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, glamour, and - [ New Enugu APC Caretaker Committee Nullifies All Suspensions Previously Slammed On Members](https://www.africanexaminer.com/new-enugu-apc-caretaker-committee-nullifies-all-suspensions-previously-slammed-on-members/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Newly inaugurated Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressive Congress in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye has nullified all suspensions previously slammed on members by the recently dissolved Ugochukwu Agballa-led executives, declaring them null and void. Nwoye, who returned to the leadership of the party following the dissolution of the Agballa-led - [Suswam Not Defecting To APC — Aide](https://www.africanexaminer.com/suswam-not-defecting-to-apc-aide/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Bartholomew Bede, media aide to Gabriel Suswam, former governor of Benue, has stated that his principal has no intention of defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Bede stated this in a statement on Friday, as he refuted the rumour of Suswam’s alleged defection, saying that it was an “unholy rumour”. - [Kumo Hails Tinubu, As First Lady Commissions FMC, Bags Traditional Title](https://www.africanexaminer.com/kumo-hails-tinubu-as-first-lady-commissions-fmc-bags-traditional-title/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Usman Bello Kumo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his various interventions in healthcare and education infrastructure in Gombe State. Kumo hailed the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu for her enduring commitment to humanitarian services through her Renewed Hope Initiatives. The member representing Akko Federal - [Why My Music Career Failed - Tonto Dikeh](https://www.africanexaminer.com/why-my-music-career-failed-tonto-dikeh/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Tonto Dikeh, the Nollywood actress, has opened up about the reason why her music career was a failure. The 40-year-old film star disclosed this as she uploaded a video of herself singing ‘God is Good’ by Don Moen on Instagram, saying that her music career ended before it started because of the - [Feature: Special Seats Bill For Nigerian Women Polician: Hope or illusion?](https://www.africanexaminer.com/feature-special-seats-bill-for-nigerian-women-polician-hope-or-illusion/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The clamour for increased representation of women in Nigeria’s political space has once again come to the fore, as stakeholders await the outcome of the Reserved Seats Bill currently before the National Assembly. The bill, also referred to as “Additional or Reserved Seats Bill’’ seeks to alter the 1999 constitution of the - [EU Probes U.S Based Social Media Over Alleged Insufficient Child Protection ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/eu-probes-u-s-based-social-media-over-alleged-insufficient-child-protection/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Brussels, Oct. 10, 2025 (dpa/NAN) The European Commission is demanding information from U.S platforms Apple, Snapchat, Google and YouTube over allegations of insufficient child protection, European Commission Vice-President Henna Virkkunen said on Friday. European Union legislation “clearly says that when minors are using online services, very high levels of privacy, security, and - [Enugu Governor, Mbah, Set To Decamp To APC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-governor-mbah-set-to-decamp-to-apc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At last, all is now set for the Enugu state governor, Peter Mbah of the People's Democratic Party PDP to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection was confirmed on Friday by the national leadership of the APC. The governor will officially join the ruling party with his aides - [World Cup: Super Eagles Revive Hopes](https://www.africanexaminer.com/world-cup-super-eagles-revive-hopes/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Super Eagles of Nigeria went a step closer to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification after defeating Lesotho 2-1 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on Friday in a match that could prove pivotal for the campaign of the three-time African champions. Troost Ekong presented Nigeria with the perfect start after - [Makinde Slams Umahi Over The Cost of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/makinde-slams-umahi-over-the-cost-of-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has jumped into the conversation concerning the cost of the controversial Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project that was endorsed by President Bola Tinubu. Makinde, who was speaking during an event in a viral video on Friday, stated that it makes no sense for the Minister of Works, David - [Farouk Lawan Hails  Tinubu For Granting Him State Pardon](https://www.africanexaminer.com/farouk-lawan-hails-tinubu-for-granting-him-state-pardon/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Farouk Lawan, a former member of the House of Representatives, has thanked President Bola Tinubu for granting him a pardon. On Thursday, President Tinubu granted a state pardon to Lawan and many others. Lawan, who represented the Bagwai/Shanono constituency of Kano state in the House of Representatives, was accused of asking for - [Why Politicians Fail To Fulfill Their Campaign Promises --Masari](https://www.africanexaminer.com/why-politicians-fail-to-fulfill-their-campaign-promises-masari/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The former Speaker of the House of Representatives and former Governor of Katsina State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari has lamented the yawning gap between campaign promises by politicians and realities of governance on the ground. Delivering the Keynote Address at the 9th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers - [I’m Not Interested In Eric Chelle’s Job – Eguavoen](https://www.africanexaminer.com/im-not-interested-in-eric-chelles-job-eguavoen/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced that he has no interest in the Super Eagles’ coaching job. There were speculations that the NFF has lined up Eguavoen and Ladan Bosso as replacements for Chelle if the Super Eagles fail to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. - [Atiku Calls For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-calls-for-nnamdi-kanus-release/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has slammed the federal government for the continuous detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), describing his detention as a “stain on our belief in the rule of law” and also an abuse of power. The African Examiner writes that Kanu has - [Obasanjo Lied, He told Me About Wanting A Third Term –Orji Kalu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obasanjo-lied-he-told-me-about-wanting-a-third-term-orji-kalu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Orji Kalu, senator representing Abia North, has stated that former president Olusegun Obasanjo invited him to the presidential villa to tell him of his third-term ambition. The African Examiner recalls that on September 20, at a Democracy Dialogue in Accra organised by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, Obasanjo refuted claims that he ever - [Tinubu Okays Ojo Amupitan As New INEC Chairman](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-okays-ojo-amupitan-as-new-inec-chairman/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A press release issued on Thursday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga said Tinubu presented - [Shettima Commends Shell Investment At Nigeria Economic Summit](https://www.africanexaminer.com/shettima-commends-shell-investment-at-nigeria-economic-summit/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended the investments of Shell in Nigeria as he visited the company’s exhibition stand at the opening of the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) in Abuja. According to a press release signed by Shell Communications Manager, Gladys Afam-Anadu, the exhibition complements the participation of Shell in the - [Governor Zulum Honors Anambra Nurse In Borno](https://www.africanexaminer.com/governor-zulum-honors-anambra-nurse-in-borno/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has donated a fully furnished two-bedroom house to Mrs. Marbel Ijeoma Duaka, who is a dedicated health worker from Anambra State for her exceptional service and resilience during the Boko Haram insurgency. Governor Zulum also disclosed an automatic employment offer for Duaka’s son, - [FG Pleads With ASUU To Shelve Proposed Strikes](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fg-pleads-with-asuu-to-shelve-proposed-strikes/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to shelve its planned nationwide strike, saying that there are plans to address the plights of the union. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, stated this in a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, saying that President Bola - [Despite His Resignation, Atiku Calls For Uche Nnaji’s Probe](https://www.africanexaminer.com/despite-his-resignation-atiku-calls-for-uche-nnajis-probe/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, is calling for a probe into the academic certificates of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet members, even after the Minister's shameful resignation. Abubakar stated this following the resignation of Uche Nnaji as the minister of innovation, science, and technology. Nnaji has come under criticism concerning allegations of certificate forgery. - [Rights Groups Seek Mbah’s Intervention Over Unlawful Police Case Against Godwin Odey](https://www.africanexaminer.com/rights-groups-seek-mbahs-intervention-over-unlawful-police-case-against-godwin-odey/) - ...Accuses State Attorney General's Office Of Attempted Extortion (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Two human rights groups, Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) and Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN) have written to Enugu state Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah to intervene in the case of police arrest and arraignment of an innocent citizen, Mr. - [Amnesty International Calls For Probe Into Human Rights Violations, Killings In Southeast ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/amnesty-international-calls-for-probe-into-human-rights-violations-killings-in-southeast/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Amnesty International (AI) has called on the Nigerian relevant authorities to rise up and address the alarming security crisis in the south-east region of the country, saying 1,844 people have been killed in the area between January 2021 and June 2023. To this end, the organization urged the authorities to ensure a - [Science Minister, Nnaji Resigns Amidst Fake Academic Certificate Scandal ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/science-minister-nnaji-resigns-amidst-fake-academic-certificate-scandal/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji has resigned following allegations of forged academic records levelled against him in the media. Reports in the media stated that Mr Nnaji forged the degree certificate of University of Nigeria, (UNN), Enugu and the NYSC discharged certificate evidencing compulsory national youth service. Meanwhile, - [INEC Chairman Steps Down, Hands Over to Acting Chairman ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/inec-chairman-steps-down-hands-over-to-acting-chairman/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has passed the baton of leadership of the commission to May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will serve as acting national chairman. Yakubu stated this on Tuesday in a meeting with resident electoral commissioners (RECs) at the INEC headquarters in Abuja. Agbamuche-Mbu, who represents Delta - [David Mark Says ADC’s Goal Is To Serve Nigerians](https://www.africanexaminer.com/david-mark-says-adcs-goal-is-to-serve-nigerians/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has stated that the goal of the party is to build a legacy of service and not to struggle for power. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the party’s national working committee (NWC) in Abuja on Tuesday, Mark stated that the ADC - [Certificate Forgery: Carry Your Cross, Enugu Govt Tells Embattled Science Minister](https://www.africanexaminer.com/certificate-forgery-carry-your-cross-enugu-govt-tells-embattled-science-minister/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Enugu State Government has denied sponsoring allegations of certificate forgery against the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, urging him to “carry his cross” and clear his name before Nigerians. In a press statement issued in Enugu on Monday by the Director of Information in the Ministry of - [BREAKING NEWS: APC National Working Committee Dissolves Enugu State Exco](https://www.africanexaminer.com/breaking-news-apc-national-working-committee-dissolves-enugu-state-exco/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The crisis rocking the Enugu state chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a worst twist, as the National working Committee (NWC of the party has reportedly dissolved the State working Committee of the party, led by Chief Ugocukwu Agballa. Our Correspondent gathered that the development may not be - [Peter Obi Knocks Sen Uche Nnaji  Over Certificate  Forgery Allegations](https://www.africanexaminer.com/peter-obi-knocks-sen-uche-nnaji-over-certificate-forgery-allegations/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, is championing strict measures for public officials who use fake certificates. It is worth recalling that the Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, is accused of making use of forged certificates from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and the National - [2027: Only Jonathan’s Enemies Want Him To Run - Oshiomhole](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-only-jonathans-enemies-want-him-to-run-oshiomhole/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of Edo state, has tasked ex-president Goodluck Jonathan against coming back to the presidential race in 2027, adding that a comeback could rubbish his legacy. Oshiomhole stated this when he appeared on Channel Television, as he stated that only those who do not mean well for Jonathan would - [Tinubu Directs NAHCON To Reduce 2026 Hajj Fares](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-directs-nahcon-to-reduce-2026-hajj-fares/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to immediately reduce the cost of the 2026 Hajj fares that it had recently announced. The Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Sen. Ibrahim Hadeija, made this known while briefing State House Correspondents after a meeting with the officials - [Progressive Women Group Inaugurated, Vow To Promote Good Governance In Enugu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/progressive-women-group-inaugurated-vow-to-promote-good-governance-in-enugu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Leadership of the Women wing of the Enugu state progressive Group, a political pressure body, founded by the immediate past Chairman of the Enugu state All progressives Congress APC, Dr. Ben Nwoye has been officially inaugurated, with a vow to promote good governance in the state. The women's body, operating under the - [Ebonyi Assembly Assures Speedy Passage of DEI Bill](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ebonyi-assembly-assures-speedy-passage-of-dei-bill/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Moses Odunwa, has assured people of the state of the lawmakers commitment towards the passage of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Bill currently before the House. He hinted that the current 7th Ebonyi state House of Assembly under his watch is - [UNN Says Tinubu Minister’s Degree Certificate Is Fake](https://www.africanexaminer.com/unn-says-tinubu-ministers-degree-certificate-is-fake/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria's Minister of Innovation , Science and Technology, Chief Nnaji may have landed in trouble, as the university of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has disowned his degree academic Certificate, saying it's fake. It would be recalled that the said certificate had been under controversy for quite a long time, until UNN made the - [How Nigeria Missed Its Path To Greatness After 1960 – Bishop Kukah](https://www.africanexaminer.com/how-nigeria-missed-its-path-to-greatness-after-1960-bishop-kukah/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, says Nigeria missed a historic opportunity to attain a strong and united nation after independence because of a lack of visionary leadership, the trauma of political assassinations, and the destructive role military rule played in the political history of the country. Kukah made this - [Boko Haram Now Part Of Our Lives –Obasanjo](https://www.africanexaminer.com/boko-haram-now-part-of-our-lives-obasanjo/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday disclosed that the Boko Haram insurgency had become a part of daily life for Nigerians, and he tasked Nigerians to tackle the menace with deeper questioning and a strong resolve. Obasanjo stated this on Friday in Abuja during the public presentation of Scars: Nigeria’s - [NAFDAC Destroys N15bn Substandard Drugs In Oyo ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nafdac-destroys-n15bn-substandard-drugs-in-oyo/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – On Thursday, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control destroyed expired and substandard drugs and products valued at N15bn in Ibadan, Oyo State. This was made known to the press by the Director-General of the agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, during the destruction in the state capital, Ibadan. Represented by - [Oba Of Benin Rejects Title of  Iyaloja In Benin ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/oba-of-benin-rejects-title-of-iyaloja-in-benin/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has talked about the cultural role of market leaders in the Benin Kingdom as he rejected the call for the introduction of the Iyaloja title into Edo markets. Oba Ewuare stated this when the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja-General, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, visited the - [2027: Atiku Refutes Claim Of Stepping Down For Anyone Candidates](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-atiku-refutes-claim-of-stepping-down-for-anyone-candidates/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has denied reports that he intends to step down for another presidential aspirant in the forthcoming 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku termed the claim a misrepresentation of his recent interview with the BBC Hausa Service. According to - [Nigeria Now 2nd Highest Number Of Poor People Globally After India, Says Yemi Kale](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-now-2nd-highest-number-of-poor-people-globally-after-india-says-yemi-kale/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Yemi Kale, former statistician-general of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has stated that approximately 89 million people, or 40 per cent of Nigeria’s population, are living below the poverty line. Kale, who is presently the group chief economist and managing director of research and trade intelligence at Afreximbank, stated this at - [Ex Enugu REC Identifies Bane Of LGAs In Nigeria](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ex-enugu-rec-identifies-bane-of-lgas-in-nigeria/) - ...As Group Trains NULGE, CSO Officials On Budget Issues (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Immediate past Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Enugu state, and Executive Director of a Civil Society group, Citizens Centre for Integrated Development and Social Rights (CCIDESOR), Dr. Emeka Ononamadu, has identified absence of Transparent procurement system, open budgeting, and accountability framework as some - [I’m In Danger Of Dying In DSS’s Custody – Nnamdi Kanu Cries Out ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/im-in-danger-of-dying-in-dsss-custody-nnamdi-kanu-cries-out/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has opened up on the illnesses he is dealing with in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS. Kanu, in a letter of complaint and appeal to the Nigerian Medical Association, disclosed that he is battling with Tinnitus and sleep - [Royal Fight: Ooni of Ife Set Me Up With A Woman –Oluwo Says ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/royal-fight-ooni-of-ife-set-me-up-with-a-woman-oluwo-says/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has alleged that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, used a woman to implicate him. This development is coming on the heels of the ongoing dispute between the two Yoruba monarchs. Oluwo accused the Ooni while reacting to the news of - [Nigeria At 65: The Worst Is Over, Tinubu Assures Nigerians ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-at-65-the-worst-is-over-tinubu-assures-nigerians/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has said that the worst situation in the country was over, stressing that the pains of the economic reforms are giving way to relief. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday during his nationwide broadcast on Nigeria's 65th Independence Day Anniversary He said. "I'm pleased to report that we have finally turned - [Tinubu, Mbah Mourn Arise TV News Anchor’s Death](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-mbah-mourn-arise-tv-news-anchors-death/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has kicked against the death of Arise News Television anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who died after a robbery incident at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, titled ‘President Tinubu condemns the killing - [Jonathan’s Presidency: PDP Disowns Jerry Gana](https://www.africanexaminer.com/jonathans-presidency-pdp-disowns-jerry-gana/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that a comment by Jerry Gana, former minister of information, concerning ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s presidential bid speculation, does not reflect the view of the party. Gana had stated that Jonathan would contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the PDP and defeat President - [I’m No More Into Politics, Oba Ladoja Tells Atiku, Elrufai ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/im-no-more-into-politics-oba-ladoja-tells-atiku-elrufai/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has stated that he has quit politics and he is no longer a politician because of his new position as Olubadan of Ibadanland. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, stated this when he played host to former Vice President, Abubakar Atiku, former governor - [Violence Against Girls: WACOL Trains Enugu Secondary School Male Students](https://www.africanexaminer.com/violence-against-girls-wacol-trains-enugu-secondary-school-male-students/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Disturbed by the high rate of Gender based violence (GBV) in the contemporary society,, Women Aid Collective WACOL, has trained students of Saint Patrick's College, Emene, Enugu on prevention of the menace and promotion of positive masculinity and healthy relationships. The programme, put together by the organization in partnership with Ford Foundation - [Nigeria Cancels Independence Day Parade](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-cancels-independence-day-parade/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) –) The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Oct. 1. Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Imohiosen - [Court Stops PENGASSAN’s Strike Against Dangote Refinery](https://www.africanexaminer.com/court-stops-pengassans-strike-against-dangote-refinery/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has today (Monday) issued an interim order stopping the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) from continuing with its nationwide industrial action against the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. Justice Emmanuel Sublim, presiding over the matter, granted the order on - [MRA Calls For Robust Access To Information To Address Nigeria’s Environmental Crises](https://www.africanexaminer.com/mra-calls-for-robust-access-to-information-to-address-nigerias-environmental-crises/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has launched a groundbreaking report highlighting the risks posed by an inadequate national response to environmental and climate challenges to ecosystems, public health, livelihoods, and national stability. It therefore called for a more robust implementation of frameworks for access to environmental information in Nigeria to mitigate their negative - [Olubadan: Oriyomi Hamzat Slams Obi For Disrespecting Yoruba culture](https://www.africanexaminer.com/olubadan-oriyomi-hamzat-slams-obi-for-disrespecting-yoruba-culture/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat has slammed former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for disrespecting Yoruba culture and the Ibadan people with his “my dear brother” congratulatory message to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja. However, Obi has since clarified his intention in a post on Sunday, adding that he never - [Tinubu On Working Visit To Lagos](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-on-working-visit-to-lagos/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday on a working visit to the former seat of government as Nigeria prepares for a low-key 65th Independence Anniversary. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a press release on Saturday said Tinubu moved to Lagos after attending the - [ADC chieftain Says Obedients Will Shape 2027 Election](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-chieftain-says-obedients-will-shape-2027-election/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress Coalition says that the Obidient movement will be important in determining the political landscape of Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections, adding that lots of its members are already embedded in the coalition’s leadership structures. The African Examiner writes that the Obidient movement came about in the build-up - [I Didn’t Submit Any Letter To Join APC - Kwankwaso](https://www.africanexaminer.com/i-didnt-submit-any-letter-to-join-apc-kwankwaso/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rabiu Kwankwaso, chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has refuted claims that he submitted a letter of intent in order to join another political party. The African Examiner writes that Kwankwaso has been heavily linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) recently. In a statement on Friday, the former - [Rasheed Ladoja Crowned As 44th Olubadan](https://www.africanexaminer.com/rasheed-ladoja-crowned-as-44th-olubadan/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Oyo State governor, Rasheed Ladoja, on Friday, September 26, in Ibadan, was crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, and he made history by becoming the first civilian governor of the state to emerge as Olubadan. The grand occasion, which was held at Mapo Hall, saw a large crowd of traditional leaders, - [Over 19, 000 Nigerian Churches Sacked In Last !6 Years By Suspected Jihadists - Intersociety](https://www.africanexaminer.com/over-19-000-nigerian-churches-sacked-in-last-6-years-by-suspected-jihadists-intersociety/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A human rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law Intersociety, has alleged that an estimated 19,100 Churches were razed or sacked as a result of wild spread armed religious conflicts perpetrated by suspected Islamic Jihadists across Nigeria in the last sixteen years. It said "apart from estimated 13,000 - [Ortom, NOA DG, Amuta, others to feature as Panelists at GOCOP Conference](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ortom-noa-dg-amuta-others-to-feature-as-panelists-at-gocop-conference/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) –The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced that Chief Samuel Ortom, former Governor of Benue State, will serve as one of the panelists at the upcoming GOCOP 2025 Conference. The conference theme is "Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects." A press statement by GOCOP publicity secretary, Ogbuefi Remmy - [Atiku Refutes Claims Of Promising To Prioritise Yoruba Interests In 2027](https://www.africanexaminer.com/atiku-refutes-claims-of-promising-to-prioritise-yoruba-interests-in-2027/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINE) - The media office of Atiku Abubakar, the former vice-president, has refuted reports that he promised to put the interests of the Yoruba ethnic group first if elected president in 2027. The African Examiner writes that on Wednesday, many online reports claimed that a statement purportedly issued on Atiku’s behalf by one Kola - [I Hold No Grudges Against Anyone —Goodluck Jonathan](https://www.africanexaminer.com/i-hold-no-grudges-against-anyone-goodluck-jonathan/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Former President Dr Goodluck Jonathan says that he forgives and moved beyond past grievances as he does not hold grudges. Jonathan stated this on Wednesday in a requiem mass in Abuja in honour of the late Chief Audu Ogbeh, as he described the late Agricultural minister as a model of humility and - [Why We Need Arms – FRSC Boss](https://www.africanexaminer.com/why-we-need-arms-frsc-boss/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has stated that giving arms to road safety operatives might be the only way to enforce traffic laws effectively on Nigerian highways. Mohammed stated this when he appeared on Arise News on Thursday, as he narrated the problems his men face - [Man Kills Grandparents Over Food Dispute](https://www.africanexaminer.com/man-kills-grandparents-over-food-dispute/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police in Kano State have arrested a 30-year-old man, Mutawakilu Ibrahim, for allegedly stabbing his grandparents to death in a heated argument over food at their home in Kofar Dawanau Quarters, Dala Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP - [BREAKING: Enugu LP Senator, Kevin Chukwu Decamps To APC ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/breaking-enugu-lp-senator-kevin-chukwu-decamps-to-apc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Enugu state chapter of the crisis ridden-opposition Labour party LP, has suffered another major set back, as the Senator Representing Enugu East Senatorial District under its platform, Kelvin Chukwu, has announced his decision to defect to the ruling All progressives Congress APC. Senator Chukwu, who hails from Amuri Community in Nkanu - [N400m Fraud: Court Threatens Andy Uba With Arrest Warrant](https://www.africanexaminer.com/n400m-fraud-court-threatens-andy-uba-with-arrest-warrant/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, threatened to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of Sen. Andy Uba if he fails to appear in court on Oct. 28 to stand his trial. Uba and his co-accused, Benjamin Etu, are being prosecuted on allegations bordering on fraud to the tune - [Investors Lose N326bn On NGX](https://www.africanexaminer.com/investors-lose-n326bn-on-ngx/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The equities market closed on a negative note on Tuesday, as the market capitalisation dropped by N326 billion or 0.4 per cent. Specifically, the market capitalization closed at N89.198 trillion compared to the opening value of N89.524 trillion. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) declined by 568.62 points or 0.4 per cent, ending - [Malawi’s President Concedes Election Defeat Before Final Tally](https://www.africanexaminer.com/malawis-president-concedes-election-defeat-before-final-tally/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera has accepted defeat to Peter Mutharika, his opponent in the nation’s presidential election. Chakwera conceded defeat on Wednesday in a national broadcast, and he was also called Mutharika. “It is only right that I concede defeat out of respect for your will as citizens and out of - [GWR Rejects Nigerian Woman’s Attempt To Sleep With 100 Men ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/gwr-rejects-nigerian-womans-attempt-to-sleep-with-100-men/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Guinness World Records, GWR, has closed its doors to the plans of Nigerian controversial adult entertainment star, Mandy Kiss, who wanted to set a record of having sex with 100 men at a time. Mandy Kiss had earlier in an Instagram post announced her plan to have sex with 100 men. - [IPOB Caution FG Over Kanu’s Deteriorating Health](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ipob-caution-fg-over-kanus-deteriorating-health/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu and the Department of State Services, DSS, that Nigeria is playing with a crisis if anything happens to its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB cautioned that Nigeria will witness the kind of crisis it has never seen before if Kanu’s health worsens - [VeryDarkMan Slams Governor Alia Over Unpaid ₦1.2bn Car Deal](https://www.africanexaminer.com/verydarkman-slams-governor-alia-over-unpaid-₦1-2bn-car-deal/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Social media influencer, Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, has called out Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue State for his alleged failure to pay for luxury vehicles worth about ₦1.2bn supplied to the Benue State Government. VeryDarkMan in a video he uploaded on his social media pages alleged that Governor Alia requested a - [Uber Contributes N34 Bn To Nigeria’s Economy In 2023– Report](https://www.africanexaminer.com/uber-contributes-n34-bn-to-nigerias-economy-in-2023-report/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A new report on Monday revealed that Uber, ride hailing giant, contributed an estimated N34 billion to Nigeria’s economy in 2023. The findings of the Uber Nigeria Economic Impact Report, which was conducted by Public First, was inaugurated at the recent Lagos Road Mobility Summit. This was an event co-hosted by Uber - [Ousmane Dembele Wins 2025 Ballon d’Or](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ousmane-dembele-wins-2025-ballon-dor/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has won the 2025 Ballon d’Or award, beating Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal to the prestigious football honour. The 28-year-old forward received the award at a ceremony held on Monday at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. Brazil legend Ronaldinho presented the trophy to Dembele, who was met - [Enugu APC Stakeholders Threatens Protest Against Science Minister ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-apc-stakeholders-threatens-protest-against-science-minister/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Enugu-East Senatorial district have threatened to stage a protest in Abuja to ask president Ahmed Bola Tinubu to sack his Minister of Innovation science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, who is also from the zone, should the (latter) continue to sabotage their effort of - [Enugu Govt Condemns Murder Of Nsukka Catholic Priest; Places 10 Million Bounty On Killers](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-govt-condemns-murder-of-nsukka-catholic-priest-places-10-million-bounty-on-killers/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu State Government has condemned in strong terms the gruesome murder of Rev. Fr. Mathew Eya of Nsukka Catholic Diocese by unknown assailants. The government also commiserated with the late priest's immediate family, the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, and indeed the Catholic faithful in general over the tragic incident, which occurred at - [FEATURES: YALGI Equipping  Nigerian Youths As Potential Leaders Of Tomorrow](https://www.africanexaminer.com/features-yalgi-equipping-nigerian-youths-as-potential-leaders-of-tomorrow/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- One of the key factors that has been militating against development and economic growth as well as remaining a clog in the wheel of progress amongst African nations, including Nigeria for several decades, has been the issue of near non availability of transformational leaders in the continent. The enthronement of political leaders - [Peter Obi Is Overrated – Tinubu’s Aide ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/peter-obi-is-overrated-tinubus-aide/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, has slammed Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, adding that the former Labour governor is not a genuine ‘labour’ leader. Speaking on The Clarity Zone Podcast on Wednesday, Bwala disclosed that Peter Obi’s reputation as a philanthropist was exaggerated. “Peter - [Fubara To Address Statewide Broadcast ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fubara-to-address-statewide-broadcast/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will address the state in a broadcast at 6:00 pm today after his return from the suspension of the emergency rule. Upon arriving at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Fubara stated that he was deeply touched by the warm welcome from the people. He noted that - [Tambuwal Has Always Been A Betrayer](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tambuwal-has-always-been-a-betrayer/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto, has always been inconsistent and a betrayer. Wike made this revelation on Thursday during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. Wike, who is the former governor of Rivers State was reacting to Tambuwal’s - [Tinubu Condoles With Fire Victims At Afriland Towers ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-condoles-with-fire-victims-at-afriland-towers/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the families of victims, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the United Capital, and the United Bank of Africa (UBA) Plc over Tuesday's fire outbreak at Afriland Towers on Broad street, Lagos Island. This was contained in a press release issued on Thursday by Special Adviser - [2027: Kukah Advises Jonathan Over 2027 Presidency ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-kukah-advises-jonathan-over-2027-presidency/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah, has tasked former President Goodluck Jonathan to be careful as he considers contesting the 2027 presidential election. Kukah stated this on Wednesday during the Democracy Dialogue of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, Ghana. The Catholic cleric had applauded Jonathan for conceding defeat in - [World Cup: FIFA Allegedly Begin Disciplinary Proceedings Against South Africa](https://www.africanexaminer.com/world-cup-fifa-allegedly-begin-disciplinary-proceedings-against-south-africa/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has commenced disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association, SAFA, after they fielded an ineligible player in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. Bafana Bafana won the match day five encounter which they played against the Crocodiles 2-0 on 21 March, 2025 in - [Emergency Rule Ends In Rivers, Fubara To Resume As Governor Thursday ‎](https://www.africanexaminer.com/emergency-rule-ends-in-rivers-fubara-to-resume-as-governor-thursday/) - ‎(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –) President Bola Tinubu has lifted the State of Emergency in Rivers State, and directed that Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and members of the State House of Assembly to resume duties on Thursday. ‎ ‎In a statement released Wednesday in Abuja, the President said the decision followed the restoration of peace and - [Yahoo Boys are Causing Visa Restrictions For Nigerians – EFCC Warns ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/yahoo-boys-are-causing-visa-restrictions-for-nigerians-efcc-warns/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has cautioned that the increase of internet fraud is increasing visa restrictions for innocent Nigerians abroad. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, stated that fraudulent practices aside from destroying the future of those involved, also taints the global image of Nigeria and this leads to stricter travel - [Our Drivers Earn More Than Graduates, Says Dangote](https://www.africanexaminer.com/our-drivers-earn-more-than-graduates-says-dangote/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has stated that the company’s drivers earn four times the Nigerian national minimum wage. Dangote made this revelation on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television. According to him, the company drivers earn better than graduates and for them, joining the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and - [NECO  Records 60% Pass Rate In 2025 SSCE Results ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/neco-records-60-pass-rate-in-2025-ssce-results/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Examinations Council has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE internal) results on Wednesday just 54 days after the last exam was written. NECO Registrar, Prof Ibrahim Wushishi, announced the release of the results during a press conference in Minna, Niger State, on Wednesday as he stated that out - [NCDC Raises Alarm Over  Rise In Lassa Fever In August](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ncdc-raises-alarm-over-rise-in-lassa-fever-in-august/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a rise in confirmed Lassa fever cases, with 162 deaths recorded across 21 states as of epidemiological week 35, spanning August 25–31. The NCDC via its official website on Tuesday reported 10 new confirmed cases in week 35 alone, up from - [Tinubu Hails Gumel, Amusan On Remarkable Feat](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-hails-gumel-amusan-on-remarkable-feat/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two distinguished Nigerians, Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, on their recent outstanding achievements. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a press release issued on Tuesday Gumel was appointed Chairman of Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited, while Amusan won a - [Athletics Championships: Tobi Amusan Wins Silver For Nigeria In Tokyo](https://www.africanexaminer.com/athletics-championships-tobi-amusan-wins-silver-in-for-nigeria-in-tokyo/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -) Nigeria’s sensational 100 meters hurdles champion, Toby Amusan on Monday delivered a splendid performance when she ran 12.29 seconds to clinch silver medal at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event monitored in Lagos is her first medal following a disappointing three years - [Minister Warns Pilgrims Against Absconding](https://www.africanexaminer.com/minister-warns-pilgrims-against-absconding/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has cautioned Christian pilgrims travelling to Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan to uphold national values.She also warned them to avoid any act of absconding, stressing the importance of representing Nigeria with dignity. Speaking during a pre-departure orientation in - [Abuja Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike](https://www.africanexaminer.com/abuja-doctors-begin-indefinite-strike/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Resident doctors in Abuja on Monday commenced an indefinite strike over the failure of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to address longstanding issues affecting doctors in the capital. The President of the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA), Dr George Ebong, alongside other executive members, announced the strike during - [Peter Obi visits Ladoja, Praises Importance of Ibadanland](https://www.africanexaminer.com/peter-obi-visits-ladoja-praises-importance-of-ibadanland/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Mr Peter Obi, has underscored the importance of Ibadanland to the human and capital development of the nation. Obi said this when he visited the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his Bodija residence on Sunday. He noted that socio-economic and political history of - [Enugu Police Command Arrests Over 5,000 Criminals In 6 Months](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-police-command-arrests-over-5000-criminals-in-6-months/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu state police Command says it arrested a total of 5,176 criminal suspects involved in various crimes in the last six months, just as it warned its operatives against all manner of corrupt practices, including extortion. The state Commissioner of police CP, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday while - [Ghana Receive Nigerians, Other West Africans Deported From USA](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ghana-receive-nigerians-other-west-africans-deported-from-usa/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President John Mahama of Ghana has stated that Ghana has started receiving West African nationals, including Nigerians who were deported from the United States. According to the BBC, Mahama, who announced the decision on Wednesday, stated that it followed a bilateral agreement with Washington and was guided by the Economic Community of - [Court Remands Pastor, Others Over Alleged Rape](https://www.africanexaminer.com/court-remands-pastor-others-over-alleged-rape/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, ordered the remand of a 34-year-old Pastor, Kelvin Imo at the Correctional Centre, Makurdi for allegedly raping a church member. Imo, who resides at No. 5, Gboko Road, Makurdi was charged with rape. However, the Chief Magistrate, Mr Kevin Mbanongun, did not take his plea - [INEC Recognises David Mark-Led ADC Leadership](https://www.africanexaminer.com/inec-recognises-david-mark-led-adc-leadership/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday finally officially recognised the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress. This development is coming after a period of internal wrangling within the party, which led to the emergence of new national officers targeted at repositioning the ADC ahead of future electoral contests. Alongside - [NFF Slams Troost Ekong, Cyriel Dessers After South Africa Draw ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nff-slams-troost-ekong-cyriel-dessers-after-south-africa-draw/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has slammed the Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong and striker Cyriel Dessers after Nigeria were held to a draw by South Africa in a World Cup qualifier. The result has put Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 tournament in jeopardy with only two matches left. The match - [IPMAN Calls Off Strike After Agreement With Dangote, NUPENG](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ipman-calls-off-strike-after-agreement-with-dangote-nupeng/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Western Zone, has suspended its strike action following agreements reached with Dangote Group and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) workers. The suspension, effective Sept. 9, was contained in a statement issued by the Western Zone Chairman of IPMAN, Chief Oyewọle - [Reps Give Minister 48 hrs Ultimatum To Appear Over Abuja/Kaduna Train Derailment](https://www.africanexaminer.com/reps-give-minister-48-hrs-ultimatum-to-appear-over-abuja-kaduna-train-derailment/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House Committee on Land Transport has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, to appear before it over the derailment of an Abuja–Kaduna train on Aug. 25. This followed the inability of the minister to honour an earlier invitation by the committee on the incident on Tuesday. - [World Spinal Cord Day: Enugu Lions Club Puts Smiles On Faces of Patients At National Orthopedic Hospital](https://www.africanexaminer.com/world-spinal-cord-day-enugu-lions-club-puts-smiles-on-faces-of-patients-at-national-orthopedic-hospital/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of activities to mark this year's World Spinal Cord day, members of the Enugu Metropolitan Lions Club have donated some essential items to the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) patients in the area. Presenting the Items which includes toiletries, surgical gloves, detergents and cartons of toothpaste at the Spinal Cord Injury - [CAPPA Hails Nigeria’s Health Tax Policy](https://www.africanexaminer.com/cappa-hails-nigerias-health-tax-policy/) - ... Again, Calls For Higher Custom Duty on Sugary Drinks (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal Government’s decision to develop a draft policy that will earmark revenues from excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for health financing. It - [MRA Backs  Adoption Of Information Integrity In West Africa, Sahel](https://www.africanexaminer.com/mra-backs-adoption-of-information-integrity-in-west-africa-sahel/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has welcomed the adoption of a Policy Framework on Information Integrity in West Africa and the Sahel, describing it as a timely and necessary step towards addressing the growing challenges of disinformation, misinformation, and other threats to the information ecosystem in the region. The outcome document was adopted - [Tinubu Sacks Aide On Digital And Creative Economy](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-sacks-aide-on-digital-and-creative-economy/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has sacked his Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy (Office of the Vice President), Fegho John Umunubo. Director, Information and Public Relations, State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye in a press release issued on Monday said Umunubo has been disengaged with immediate effect. Oladunjoye in the release said, "Stakeholders and - [Police Uncover Illegal Fruit Juice Factory In Anambra, Arrest Owner](https://www.africanexaminer.com/police-uncover-illegal-fruit-juice-factory-in-anambra-arrest-owner/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command, attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, have arrested a suspect in connection with the production of fake and potentially toxic soft drinks in Okpoko, Ogbaru Council Area of the state. The 48-year-old Suspect identified as Chigozie Okafor, was nabbed after the police uncovered - [N70,000 Minimum Wage No Longer Sustainable –NLC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/n70000-minimum-wage-no-longer-sustainable-nlc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and federal government workers have asked for a quick review of the national minimum wage, saying that the present N70,000 is no longer sustainable. The workers made this demand after the agitations of several states across the country calling for an increase in the minimum wage of - [No Going Back On Monday’s Strike – NUPENG](https://www.africanexaminer.com/no-going-back-on-mondays-strike-nupeng/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, says that it is going on its planned strike on Monday, September 8, 2025, since Dangote Refinery and its management intend to bring slavery into the Nigerian workforce. The union stated this in a statement released on Sunday, signed by Williams Akporeha - [Outrage, Anger Over Nigerian Governors frequent Waving Goodbye To President’s Plane](https://www.africanexaminer.com/outrage-anger-over-nigerian-governors-frequent-waving-goodbye-to-presidents-plane/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pictures of some All Progressives Congress (APC) governors standing at the airport and waving at the presidential jet ferrying President Bola Tinubu out of the country have stirred reactions on social media. The African Examiner reports that it has almost become a tradition for governors and top politicians to line up at - [Police Rescue Kidnapped Passengers In Edo](https://www.africanexaminer.com/police-rescue-kidnapped-passengers-in-edo/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operatives of the police command in Edo have rescued 16 of the 29 passengers abducted on Friday evening along Benin-Auchi road by suspected kidnappers. CSP Moses Yamu, spokesperson of the command confirmed this on Saturday in Benin while reacting to the incident. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the gunmen - [Falana Kicks Against 3-Year Jail Term For Man Who Stole Yam](https://www.africanexaminer.com/falana-kicks-against-3-year-jail-term-for-man-who-stole-yam/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has kicked against the three-year imprisonment of a 28-year-old auto mechanic, Akeem Jimoh, who was convicted for stealing yams worth N35,000 in Osun State. The African Examiner writes that Akeem was convicted and sentenced on Wednesday by an Osogbo Chief Magistrate Court after he pleaded guilty - [ Enugu State Accuses Sujimoto CEO, Ogundele, Of N5.7bn Fraud](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-state-accuses-sujimoto-ceo-ogundele-of-n5-7bn-fraud/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Government has accused the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Olasijibomi Ogundele, of defrauding the state of nearly N6bn, saying he vanished into thin air after he was paid the said sum for the construction of 22 Smart Green Schools in different parts of the state. - [NBTI, EchoInvest Train Enugu Youths On AI, Solar, Cyber security, Others ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nbti-echoinvest-train-300-enugu-youths-on-ai-solar-cyber-security-others/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - In line with President Bola Tinubu renewed hope agenda on youth empowerment, the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) of the Ministry of innovation Science and Technology, in collaboration with Echo invest Nigeria Limited have trained over three hundred Young Scientists on Artificial Intelligence (AI) , Solar Installation in Enugu. The initiated - [Obi’s One-Term Promise, Political Strategy —Kenneth Okonkwo](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obis-one-term-promise-political-strategy-kenneth-okonkwo/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Former spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, says Peter Obi’s recent promise to serve only one term if elected president in 2027 is a well-thought-out plan and a political strategy with the aim of winning northern support. Okonkwo stated this on Friday when he appeared on Channels - [Abia Government Sacks Six For Salary Fraud](https://www.africanexaminer.com/abia-government-sacks-six-for-salary-fraud/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Abia Government has announced the sack of six staff members of the state’s Ministry of Justice who were indicted in a salary padding fraud. The announcement came through a press statement signed by the Chairman, Abia State Civil Service Commission, Dr Eno Jerry-Eze on Thursday and made available to newsmen on - [How I was Betrayed In 2015 —Jonathan](https://www.africanexaminer.com/how-i-was-betrayed-in-2015-jonathan/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday claimed some of his allies betrayed him during the 2015 elections. Speaking on Thursday at Mike Oghiadomhe‘s 70th birthday celebration in Benin, Edo state capital, Jonathan disclosed that lots of Nigerian politicians cannot be trusted. “Politics in the Nigerian standard is about betrayals. I witnessed a - [Enugu Multiple Accidents Claim 10 Lives, FRSC Confirms ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-multiple-accidents-claim-10-lives-frsc-confirms/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that 10 persons lost their lives in multiple accidents that involved seven vehicles within the Ozalla axis of Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. The Sector commander, FRSC Enugu State Command, Mr Franklin Agbakoba, disclosed this to the media in Enugu on Thursday while briefing newsmen on - [Tinubu Begins 10-day Vacation, Heads To France, UK](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-begins-10-day-vacation-heads-to-france-uk/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja yesterday to commence a working vacation in Europe, as part of his 2025 annual leave. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a press release issued on Thursday said the vacation would last 10 working days. According to the release, Tinubu would - [Firstbank Launches Firstmonie Merchant Solution To Boost  Digital Payments](https://www.africanexaminer.com/firstbank-launches-firstmonie-merchant-solution-to-boost-digital-payments/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FirstBank, the leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, has officially launched its FirstMonie Merchant Solution. This innovative platform is designed to enable merchants and businesses across Nigeria to seamlessly accept digital payments with efficiency and ease. The FirstMonie Merchant Solution responds to the increasing need for - [DR Congo Announces New Ebola Outbreak](https://www.africanexaminer.com/dr-congo-announces-new-ebola-outbreak/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Thursday declared a new outbreak of Ebola in the central province of Kasai, the country’s 16th since 1976. Health Minister Roger Kamba announced at a news conference in the capital Kinshasa that the Zaire strain of the Ebola virus has re-emerged - [Tinubu Orders Mandatory Health Insurance In All MDAs](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-orders-mandatory-health-insurance-in-all-mdas/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to issue a service-wide circular to all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on the implementation of mandatory health insurance in line with the National Health Insurance Act, 2022. Special Adviser to the President, Information - [Police Rescues Man From Attempted Suicide On High-Tension Pole](https://www.africanexaminer.com/police-rescues-man-from-attempted-suicide-on-high-tension-pole/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra State Police Operatives attached to the Awada Division in Onitsha, on Tuesday rescued a 28 year old man who attempted to commit suicide by climbing a power transmission high-tension pole situated behind Grace of God Mission, off NEPA Road, Awada. Spokesman of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this - [We Won’t Bow To You, PDP Governors Tell Wike](https://www.africanexaminer.com/we-wont-bow-to-you-pdp-governors-tell-wike/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has stated that its November national convention will go as planned. The governors were reacting to the demands issued by the Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders, a group in the PDP chaired by Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It is worth - [Tinubu Woos Buhari Loyalists With Ambassadorial Positions](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-woos-buhari-loyalists-with-ambassadorial-positions/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has stated that putting together names for ambassadorial positions has been a difficult task. The African Examiner writes that Tinubu is yet to appoint ambassadors for Nigeria’s foreign missions two years after he came into office. In July, the foreign affairs ministry stated that the delay was because of - [Ohanaeze Applauds Simon Ekpa’s Conviction](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ohanaeze-applauds-simon-ekpas-conviction/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has heaped praises on the Federal Government for the incarceration of Simon Ekpa in Finland which has led to a six-year prison sentence on terrorism-related charges. In a statement on Tuesday, the Deputy President General of the body, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, praised the National Security Adviser, - [NNPCL Appoints New Heads Of Corporate Communications And PR](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nnpcl-appoints-new-heads-of-corporate-communications-and-pr/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced the appointment of two seasoned executives, Mr Andy Odeh and Mrs Morenike Adewunmi, to key leadership positions. A statement by the NNPC Ltd. management on Tuesday said that Odeh assumed the role of Chief Corporate Communications Officer, while Adewunmi will function as - [Tinubu Reverses Appointments At NTA, Recalls Sacked DG, Others ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-reverses-appointments-at-nta-recalls-sacked-dg-others/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has ordered the recall of Mr Salihu Dembos as Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), following recent management reshuffles at the agency. ‎This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Presidential Spokesperson, on Tuesday in Abuja. ‎Dembos, who was appointed D-G of the TV network - [Nigeria Unperturbed By Trump’s Tariffs, Trade Policies –Tinubu](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-unperturbed-by-trumps-tariffs-trade-policies-tinubu/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja stated that his administration will remain steadfast and has no fear of the trade policy direction of US President Donald Trump, especially tariffs targeting Nigerian exports. Tinubu stated this in the remarks on Tuesday, when he played host to members of The Buhari Organisation - [Alexander Isak Joins Liverpool In British Record Deal](https://www.africanexaminer.com/alexander-isak-joins-liverpool-in-british-record-deal/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Alexander Isak has joined the Premier League champion, Liverpool FC as their new No.9 on a long-term contract, which he signed on deadline day after successfully passing a medical After finalising his move at the AXA Training Centre, the 25-year-old forward told Liverpoolfc.com: “I feel amazing. “It’s been a long journey to - [Single Term Not Enough For Governance, El’Rufai Hits Amaechi, Obi](https://www.africanexaminer.com/single-term-not-enough-for-governance-elrufai-hits-amaechi-obi/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has stated Rotimi Amaechi and Peter Obi should desist from making one-term promises because no one believes them. El-Rufai stated this when he appeared on ‘Sunday Politics’, a Channels Television programme. It is worth recalling that Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), - [BREAKING NEWS: Court in Finland Jails Simon Ekpa 6 years For terrorism ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/breaking-news-court-in-finland-jails-simon-ekpa-6-years-for-terrorism/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafra agitator, to six years in prison after finding him guilty of terrorism-related offences. The ruling, delivered on Monday, found Ekpa guilty of inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist group. According to Yle, a Finnish newspaper, the - [Tinubu Has Been Fair To All Sections Of Nigeria –Minister ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-has-been-fair-to-all-sections-of-nigeria-minister/) - In the light of recent insinuations, half-truths and fake information being circulated, we find it expedient to make it abundantly clear that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has been guided, at all times, by the principles of fairness, justice, and equity in the distribution of federal government projects, appointments, and opportunities across all six geopolitical - [Crime Journalists Mourn Late Ex-IGP, Arase](https://www.africanexaminer.com/crime-journalists-mourn-late-ex-igp-arase/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Crime journalists under the auspices of Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase. In a condolence message by CRAN President, Mr Olalekan Olabulo, on Monday, the association described Arase as a fine officer, visionary reformer, mentor and friend - [APC Sweeps 20 Chairmanship Seats In Rivers LG Polls](https://www.africanexaminer.com/apc-sweeps-20-chairmanship-seats-in-rivers-lg-polls/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Rivers has won 20 out of the 23 Chairmanship positions contested in Saturday’s local government elections. Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Dr Michael Odey, described the elections as free and fair. Announcing the results late on Sunday, Odey disclosed that 18 political - [Niger Governor Dissolves Cabinet](https://www.africanexaminer.com/niger-governor-dissolves-cabinet/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has dissolved the state executive council, effective immediately. Mr Ibrahim Bologi, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Minna. According to the statement, the governor announced the dissolution of the cabinet during the state Executive Council meeting on Monday. - [ECOWAS Standby Force Requires $2.6bn For Takeoff](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ecowas-standby-force-requires-2-6bn-for-takeoff/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, has said that the regional bloc requires approximately 2.61 billion dollars to operationalise its proposed 5,000-strong ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF). Touray disclosed this during a joint meeting of ECOWAS Ministers of Finance and Defence held on Friday in Abuja. The meeting aimed to finalise - [Rivers State Ready To End Emergency Rule, Says Wike](https://www.africanexaminer.com/rivers-state-ready-to-end-emergency-rule-says-wike/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has stated that the “coast is clear” for the end of the emergency rule in Rivers state. According to Wike, the former Rivers State governor, the conduct of the state’s local government elections has paved the way for the end of the emergency - [Enugu Orders Ex-Appointees To Return Their Official, Diplomatic Passports](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-orders-ex-appointees-to-return-their-official-diplomatic-passports/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Enugu state government has ordered all its former Executive Appointees whose appointments have either been terminated or expired to as a matter of urgency return their official and Diplomatic Passports. The retrieved announcement was contained in a statement issued weekend in Enugu by Secretary to the Enugu state government (SSG), professor Chidiebere - [Shell Boss Advocates Bold Investments to Bridge Energy Gap in Nigeria](https://www.africanexaminer.com/shell-boss-advocates-bold-investments-to-bridge-energy-gap-in-nigeria/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limied (SNEPCo), Ronald Adams has said Nigeria needs bold investments to address the energy deficit that has affected millions of households and industries, Adams, who is also the Chairman of off-grid impact investment company, All On, stated this while addressing business leaders at - [Anambra Bans Writing Of Assignments In Textbooks To Make Them Reusable ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/anambra-bans-writing-of-assignments-in-textbooks-to-make-them-reusable/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra State Government has banned the writing of assignments by students in textbooks, describing the practice as wasteful and unsustainable. The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, issued the directive to schools on Friday in Awka, during a workshop organised for private school proprietors and teachers in the state. Chuma-Udeh said - [Firstbank’s ₦1 Trillion Digital Loan Disbursement Milestone And The New Era Of Inclusive Lending](https://www.africanexaminer.com/firstbanks-₦1-trillion-digital-loan-disbursement-milestone-and-the-new-era-of-inclusive-lending/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – For decades, Nigeria's credit system posed significant challenges for small businesses and low-income earners, who often struggled to qualify for loans. Traditional banks demanded collaterals, guarantors, and endless paperwork, effectively shutting out a large portion of the population working in the informal economy. FirstBank’s digital lending model flipped the script. With the - [Ebonyi Workers Jubilate Over Approved N90,000 Minimum Wage](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ebonyi-workers-jubilate-over-approved-n90000-minimum-wage/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Ebonyi state Civil servants are in jubilation, following the announcement of a new minimum wage ofN 90,000 as against the previous N70,000. This comes a few days after Governor Hope Uzodinmma of Imo state announced a new minimum wage of N104,000 for workers in the state. Ebonyi State Commissioner for Information and - [2027:  I have No Plans Of Defection –Kwankwaso](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-i-have-no-plans-of-defection-kwankwaso/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano, has refuted claims of his “impending defection”, as he affirmed his loyalty to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Kwankwaso stated this during the party’s national executive committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday, as he stated that the NNPP is doing well in Kano and - [Obi Slams NIS Over Hike In Nigerian Passport Fee](https://www.africanexaminer.com/obi-slams-nis-over-hike-in-nigerian-passport-fee/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections has stated that the federal government is increasing the burden on ordinary Nigerians. The former Anambra governor stated this in his social media accounts as he reacted to the fresh hike in international passport fees. The African Examiner recalls that - [South Africa Demolishes Nigerian Developer’s High-Rise Complexes](https://www.africanexaminer.com/south-africa-demolishes-nigerian-developers-high-rise-complexes/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Authorities in the City of Tshwane have destroyed two high-rise complexes owned by Nigerian property developer George Asaba after lots of court rulings declared that the structures are unlawful. The demolitions were after a March ruling by the Gauteng High Court, which directed that the buildings on Luttig Street, Pretoria West, be - [Enugu APC Stakeholders Want UNN To Authentic Alleged Minister’s Fake Certificates](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-apc-stakeholders-want-unn-to-authentic-alleged-ministers-fake-certificates/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Enugu state have resolved to set up a committee to Liaise with the Authorities of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), to investigate the authenticity of graduation and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificates being paraded by the Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, - [Tinubu Pledges Tech Driven Development, Food Security](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-pledges-tech-driven-development-food-security/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ‎President Bola Tinubu has pledged to fast-track Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies like Brazil. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga said Tinubu spoke on Tuesday when he met with a cross section of Nigerians resident in Brazil - [ Bala Mohammed Speaks As PDP Zoned Presidential Ticket To South ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/bala-mohammed-speaks-as-pdp-zoned-presidential-ticket-to-south/) - (AFRICANEXAMINER) – Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi State has stated that the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the south is because of the need to sacrifice for unity. On Monday, the PDP national executive committee (NEC) which is the party’s highest decision-making organ, made the contest for - [Why Fagbemi Should Resign As AGF --Ozekhome ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/why-fagbemi-should-resign-as-agf-ozekhome/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mike Ozekhome, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has slammed Lateef Fagbemi, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), for the controversy concerning the withholding of Osun state local government funds. It is worth recalling that Osun sued the AGF and alleged that the federal government did not release the statutory allocation due to - [Tinubu Meets With NGX, SEC Chiefs, Discusses Deepening Reforms](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-meets-with-ngx-sec-chiefs-discusses-deepening-reforms/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, and the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Exchange Group in Brazil during his state visit. A statement by the Presidency on Wednesday morning said the President praised the “remarkable growth” of Nigeria’s capital - [Japan Denies Planning To Create Special Visas For Skilled Nigerians](https://www.africanexaminer.com/japan-denies-planning-to-create-special-visas-for-skilled-nigerians/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Japan has refuted claims of planning to establish a special visa category for Nigerians who intend to relocate to Kisarazu, a city it recently designated as “hometown” for Nigeria. In the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9) last week in Yokohama, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) disclosed the launch - [ASUU Vows To Ground Varsities With ‘Mother Of All Strikes’](https://www.africanexaminer.com/asuu-vows-to-ground-varsities-with-mother-of-all-strikes/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said it is prepared for “mother of all strikes” until its demands regarding the 2009 agreements with the Federal Government are implemented The University of Calabar (Unical) chapter stated this at a news conference on Tuesday in Calabar. The chapter’s chairman, Dr Peter Ubi, said - [APC Berates Peter Obi For Calling Nigeria A ‘Killing Field’](https://www.africanexaminer.com/apc-berates-peter-obi-for-calling-nigeria-a-killing-field/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State chapter of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) has lampooned Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for saying that Nigeria has become a “killing field” with over 10,000 deaths recorded during the stewardship of President Bola Tinubu. The party, in a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Mogaji Seye - [Japan Visa: Tinubu Desperate For Positive Headlines –ADC ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/japan-visa-tinubu-desperate-for-positive-headlines-adc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bolaji Abdullahi, the national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has stated that the Bola Tinubu administration is desperate for good headlines after Japan refuted claims of creating a special visa category for Nigerians. Abdullahi was reacting to the Japanese government’s statement that it is not establishing a special visa - [Tinubu's Visit: Air Peace To Operate Direct Flight From Lagos To São Paulo](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubus-visit-air-peace-to-operate-direct-flight-from-lagos-to-sao-paulo/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following some bilateral agreements signed by Nigeria and Brazil on Monday, one of Nigeria's airline, Air Peace would soon begin operating direct flight from Lagos to Brazilian city of São Paulo The direct flight was one of the agreements reached between President Bola Tinubu and Brazilian leader, President Luiz Inácio Lula da - [Gombe Governor Signs Bill Creating 13 LCDAs Into Law](https://www.africanexaminer.com/gombe-governor-signs-bill-creating-13-lcdas-into-law/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State on Monday assented to the bill creating 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. Yahaya said with the new law, Gombe now has 24 administrative units, comprising 11 existing Local Government Areas and the 13 LCDAs. He said the LCDAs and their headquarters - [Sultan Of Sokoto Decries Corruption In Nigeria's Judiciary ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/sultan-of-sokoto-decries-corruption-in-nigerias-judiciary/) - (AFRICAN EXAMININER) – The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar, has cautioned that the integrity of the judicial system in Nigeria is being undermined by corruption and inequality, saying "today, justice is increasingly becoming a purchasable commodity.” He said: "the poor are becoming victims of this kind of justice, while the rich commit all manner - [Tinubu Arrives In Brazil For State Visit](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-arrives-in-brazil-for-state-visit/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu arrived in Brasília, Brazil on Monday to commence a state visit. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a press release said Tinubu flew in from Los Angeles, United States and was received by senior Brazilian government officials at the Brasília Air Base. The - [Benue Assembly Elects New Speaker](https://www.africanexaminer.com/benue-assembly-elects-new-speaker/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Benue State House of Assembly has elected Mr Alfred Berger (APC/Makurdi North) as the new Speaker, following the resignation of Mr Hyacinth Dajoh. A motion to elect Berger was moved by Mr Douglas Akya (APC/Makurdi South) and it was seconded by Mr Abu Umoru (PDP/Apa). The Deputy Speaker, Mrs Lami Danladi, - [ENSG Partners UNICEF To Tackle Child Malnutrition ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ensg-partners-unicef-to-tackle-child-malnutrition/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state government is partnering with The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), towards addressing all forms of child malnutrition issues in the state. According to the UNICEF report ,152,243 under the age of five are affected. As 64 percent of children between 0 -5 months are denied the benefits of exclusive - [Ukraine Marks Independence Day With Drone Strikes On Russia](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ukraine-marks-independence-day-with-drone-strikes-on-russia/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on Russia on Sunday, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant as it celebrated Ukrainian Independence Day against a backdrop of fading hopes for recent peace efforts. After a flurry of diplomacy and a push by US President Donald Trump to broker a summit - [Lagos Govt Working With NURTW To Regularise ‘Danfos’ – LAMATA](https://www.africanexaminer.com/lagos-govt-working-with-nurtw-to-regularise-danfos-lamata/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Lagos Metropolitan Areas Transport Authority (LAMATA) says its strategic alliance with the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and its affiliate unions is yielding results to transform the transportation sector in Nigeria’s commercial hub. She said, “It is not about throwing away what exists. We work with the yellow buses - [PDP Govs Dare Wike, Insist On Nov 15 Convention](https://www.africanexaminer.com/pdp-govs-dare-wike-insist-on-nov-15-convention/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum on Saturday warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and others against derailing the national convention of the party scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15, 2025. In a communiqué at the end of its 7th meeting held on - [I’m Not Desperate To Be President –Atiku Says](https://www.africanexaminer.com/im-not-desperate-to-be-president-atiku-says/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and PDP presidential candidate in 2023 , says he is more interested in a better Nigeria than being the president. Abubakar said this while speaking at an affirmation ceremony for new defectors in African Democratic Congress(ADC), on Saturday, in Lagos. Abubabar, who was the guest speaker at - [EPL: Tottenham Continue Strong Start, Defeat Man City ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/epl-tottenham-continue-strong-start-defeat-man-city/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - ) Tottenham Hotspur continued their impressive recent Premier League record at Manchester City with a 2-0 win on Saturday as Joao Palhinha took advantage of a goalkeeping blunder by James Trafford and Brennan Johnson also scored. Spurs, who have now won three of their last five league games at the Etihad, maintained - [ 9CCIMA Inaugurated In Enugu, With Investiture Of Founding President, Executive Members](https://www.africanexaminer.com/9ccima-inaugurated-in-enugu-with-investiture-of-founding-president-executive-members/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 9th Mile Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines And Agriculture (9CCIMA), Enugu state, has been formally inaugurated in a colourful event that also featured the investiture of its founding president, Surveyor Ozo Leonard Ugwu, and the Executive Committee Members. Our correspondent writes that the event held in Enugu was graced by the - [Umo Eno: I Was Ridiculed For My Albinism During Governorship Campaign](https://www.africanexaminer.com/umo-eno-i-was-ridiculed-for-my-albinism-during-governorship-campaign/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom, says he was ridiculed and rejected due to his albinism in the 2023 gubernatorial campaign. Eno, in a video he uploaded on X, disclosed how the condition of his skin was used as a political tool against him on the campaign trail. He also appreciated children - [JUST IN: Benue Assembly Suspends Four Members Over Attempt To Impeach Speaker](https://www.africanexaminer.com/just-in-benue-assembly-suspends-four-members-over-attempt-to-impeach-speaker/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended the lawmaker representing Makurdi North, Alfred Berger; his Kian state constituency counterpart, Terna Shimawua; Cyril Ekong of Obi state constituency, and James Umoru, representing Apa state constituency for six months. This, according to the House, followed an attempt to impeach the Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, - [Tinubu Departs Japan, Heads To Brazil For State Visit](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-departs-japan-heads-to-brazil-for-state-visit/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu departed Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday night for the ultra-long-haul flight to Brazil, where he would begin a state visit on August 24. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a press release on Thursday said Tinubu would have a stopover in Los Angeles before - [Tension In Akwa Ibom Community Over Alleged Land Grabbing ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tension-in-akwa-ibom-community-over-alleged-land-grabbing/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Tension has enveloped Mkpa Eto Community in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, South South Nigeria, as the natives on Thursday staged a peaceful protest against what they described as “a forceful grabbing of our ancestral land by one Mr. Donald Bob and a few accomplices”, calling on the state - [Tinubu Urges Nigerians In Diaspora Not To Stay Away From Home](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-urges-nigerians-in-diaspora-not-to-stay-away-from-home/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to contribute their expertise and resources to consolidating national development and building a stronger and more prosperous country. Special Adviser to the President, Information as Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga said Tinubu made the call on Thursday at Kahala Hotel and Resort, Yokohama, - [Oil Industry Group, PETAN Honours SNEPCo MD With Award Of Excellence](https://www.africanexaminer.com/oil-industry-group-petan-honours-snepco-md-with-award-of-excellence/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), has presented an Award of Excellence to the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), Ronald Adams, even as it commended Shell for supporting Nigerian content development in the energy industry. The award which was handed over by PETAN Chairman, Wole - [Nigerian Government Shuts Down Over 13 Million Social Media Accounts](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigerian-government-shuts-down-over-13-million-social-media-accounts/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The federal government has stated that it has shut down 13 million social media accounts after they violated the code of practice on offensive content. The accounts were taken out from platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter. This was disclosed in a ‘Code of Practice 2024 Compliance - [Police Rescue 20 Ghanaians Trafficked To A’Ibom](https://www.africanexaminer.com/police-rescue-20-ghanaians-trafficked-to-aibom/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has rescued 20 Ghanaians trafficked from Ghana in a compound in Obio Etoro village in Uyo Local Government Area of the state. DSP Timfon John, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Uyo on Wednesday. John - [Yoruba Council Worldwide Calls For Peace Amidst Alaafin, Ooni Rift](https://www.africanexaminer.com/yoruba-council-worldwide-calls-for-peace-amidst-alaafin-ooni-rift/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW), an umbrella body for Yoruba indigenous people, has called for peace between two revered pillars of its heritage, the Alaafin of Oyo and the Ooni of Ife. The call is contained in a statement issued by the group’s Publicity Secretary, Mr Charles Adeyemi, on Wednesday in Osogbo. - [SAN Decries Incessant Assaults On Women By Security Operatives](https://www.africanexaminer.com/san-decries-incessant-assaults-on-women-by-security-operatives/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights crusader, Professor Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, has condemned the incessant attacks and violation of women's dignity with impunity by security operatives. The law professor was reacting to a recent viral video in which a female youth corper serving in Anambra state, was allegedly assaulted by - [Ex-VOV DG, Okechukwu Backs Proposed Review of Revenue Allocation Formula](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ex-vov-dg-okechukwu-backs-proposed-review-of-revenue-allocation-formula/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - A foundation member of the All Progressive Congress (APC), and immediate past Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has expressed his total support for the proposed review of the existing Revenue Allocation Formula, saying it is long overdue. He described the planned review as a "Win-Win Balanced Federalism - [Ogun APC Suspends Gbenga Daniel ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ogun-apc-suspends-gbenga-daniel/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Ogun state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former governor, Gbenga Daniel, for alleged anti-party affairs. Daniel, who is a senator representing Ogun East, was suspended alongside one of his loyalists, Kunle Folarin. Nuberu Olufemi, Ogun APC spokesperson, in a statement, disclosed that the party’s state working committee - [Nigeria Spends $10bn Annually On Food Imports –Minister](https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigeria-spends-10bn-annually-on-food-imports-minister/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, says Nigeria spends $10 billion annually on agro-imports, including wheat and fish. Kyari disclosed this at the First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., 2025 Agric and Export Expo, on Tuesday in Lagos. The minister who decried the rising rate of agro-imports stresses the - [Ukraine Ambassador At U.S. Summit, Rejects Land Concessions To Russia ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ukraine-ambassador-at-u-s-summit-rejects-land-concessions-to-russia/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ukraine’s Ambassador to Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, has welcomed the show of unity at the Ukraine summit in Washington, while stressing that territorial concessions to Russia are not an option for Kiev. “The images from Washington yesterday were perfect. “They show that the democratic world is standing together,” Makeiev told German broadcaster ZDF’s - [As Obi Ebere Chukwu Health Mission Takes Medical Succor To The Downtrodden](https://www.africanexaminer.com/as-obi-ebere-chukwu-health-mission-takes-medical-succor-to-the-downtrodden/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Health, they say, is wealth, and no nation can be developed, nor rural communities attain its desired goals without a healthy manpower. To this end, any responsible government ought to prioritize and take the issue of the health sector very seriously by providing its citizens, including rural dwellers quality and affordable health - [Two Nigerians Allegedly  Die In Libya of Food Poison ](https://www.africanexaminer.com/two-nigerians-allegedly-die-in-libya-of-food-poison/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Two Nigerians who were simply known as Collins and Osas have been reported dead in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, as they were said to have died of food poisoning. According to available information, the victims were staying in the Misrata part of the country and had travelled to Tripoli on July - [Enugu APC Youth Wing Endorses Tinubu For 2nd Tenure](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-apc-youth-wing-endorses-tinubu-for-2nd-tenure/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Ahead of the 2027 general election, the youth wing of the Enugu state chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC, has endorsed president Ahmed Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, pledging to canvass massive votes for the party in the 260 political wards in the 17 Council areas of the - [ADC Not Happy With By-Elections, Slams Tinubu’s Style Of Politics](https://www.africanexaminer.com/adc-not-happy-with-by-elections-slams-tinubus-style-of-politics/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated that Saturday’s by-elections are a pointer that democracy has “declined” under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. It is worth recalling that on Saturday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) held by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states in the country. In a statement on - [President Tinubu Fulfilling Development Promises to Southeast --Minister](https://www.africanexaminer.com/president-tinubu-fulfilling-development-promises-to-southeast-minister/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has restated the Federal Government’s firm commitment to the rapid socio-economic development of Ebonyi State and the entire South-East geo-political zone. Speaking in Abakaliki on Friday night at a Citizens’ Engagement Forum organised by his Ministry, the Minister said: “The commitment of Mr. - [2027: Why Replacing Tinubu With Jonathan Will Not Solve Nigeria’s Problems –Farotimi](https://www.africanexaminer.com/2027-why-replacing-tinubu-with-jonathan-will-not-solve-nigerias-problems-farotimi/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has rubbished calls for former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 elections as he insisted that the problem of the country goes beyond individual leaders. Farotimi stated this during an interview with Channels Television, as he stated that a change of personnel without looking - [By-election: Aregbesola, Not Stoned In Ogun –ADC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/by-election-aregbesola-not-stoned-in-ogun-adc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun at the weekend refuted a viral video that its National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, was stoned in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by-election campaign in Remo. The party, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Olamide Onabajo, stated that the purported video is “a blatant - [NDLEA Intercepts N7.8bn Opioids in Rivers](https://www.africanexaminer.com/ndlea-intercepts-n7-8bn-opioids-in-rivers/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted N7.8bn worth of opioids at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers state. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that a total of 875,000 bottles of codeine - [Technological Driven, Skilful Youths Keys To Economic Advancement, Says Dr Ngene](https://www.africanexaminer.com/technological-driven-skilful-youths-keys-to-economic-advancement-says-dr-ngene/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Science Technical and Vocational Schools Management Board (STVSMB), Enugu state, Dr. Amaka Ngene, has emphasized the need for Nigeria to focus on producing new generational youths that are skilful and technologically driven for the advancement of the nation's economy. She explained that no nation in the 21st century - [Late Football Legend, Christian Chukwu Laid To Rest At His Country Home](https://www.africanexaminer.com/late-football-legend-christian-chukwu-laid-to-rest-at-his-country-home/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Remains of former captain of Rangers International FC Enugu, and Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Chairman, Christian Chukwu, was Saturday committed to mother earth at his country home, Obe, in Nkanu West Council area of Enugu state. The late legend was a former Technical Adviser of Rangers FC ,and also a one - [INEC Officials Nabbed With N2.5m Cash During Ogun By-Election –Police](https://www.africanexaminer.com/inec-officials-nabbed-with-n2-5m-cash-during-ogun-by-election-police/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police command in Ogun has confirmed the arrest of two persons identified as officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and others for alleged electoral offences. This is contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday by the Command’s Spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola. He said that the officials were - [Our Chinese Employers Sexually Abused Us, Rescued Nigerian Miners](https://www.africanexaminer.com/our-chinese-employers-sexually-abused-us-rescued-nigerian-miners/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -- The 12 Nigerian miners, who were stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR), have accused the Chinese male employers of sexual harassment. The 12 miners stated this while they were received by the chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja on Friday, August 15, 2025. They were - [Mbah Rolls Out 100 Mass Transit CNG Buses Across Enugu State](https://www.africanexaminer.com/mbah-rolls-out-100-mass-transit-cng-buses-across-enugu-state/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu state has inaugurated five ultramodern transport terminals in various parts of the state in line with his integrated blueprint for a modern and multimodal transport ecosystem. Mbah also launched the Enugu State Modern Transport System that would enable residents commute with ease, as well as a digital - [Dangote Group Assures Of Full Medical Support For BBNaija’s Phyna’s Injured Sister](https://www.africanexaminer.com/dangote-group-assures-of-full-medical-support-for-bbnaijas-phynas-injured-sister/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Dangote Group Plc has promised full support and compensation for Mrs. Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma “Phyna” Otabor, following her accident, which involved one of the company’s trucks in Auchi, Edo State. According to media reports, the accident happened last week along the Auchi axis, - [Global Gallivanting Won’t Give Nigeria Investors, Obi Berates FG Over Shrinking FDI](https://www.africanexaminer.com/global-gallivanting-wont-give-nigeria-investors-obi-berates-fg-over-shrinking-fdi/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has slammed the federal government concerning the sharp drop in Nigeria’s foreign direct investment (FDI). Obi, in a post on X on Friday, stated that no amount of overseas trips will bring investors if there is no good governance - [Rangers FC Retire Christian Chukwu’s Number 5 Jersey](https://www.africanexaminer.com/rangers-fc-retire-christian-chukwus-number-5-jersey/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced the retirement of the legendary No.5 jersey worn by the late Nigerian football icon, Christian Chukwu, during his career with Rangers International. ‎‎The governor made the declaration during the Night of Tributes held on Thursday. This was in honour of the former Super Eagles - [FG Embarks On Tour of Projects, Citizens’ Engagement In Southeast](https://www.africanexaminer.com/fg-embarks-on-tour-of-projects-citizens-engagement-in-southeast/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Federal Government has commenced a three-day citizens’ engagement tour of Enugu and Ebonyi States in the South East zone of Nigeria, aimed at showcasing ongoing projects and interacting directly with citizens. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this at a parley with media executives - [Tinubu Appoints Odion, Rabiu As Executive Commissioners FCCPC](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubu-appoints-odion-rabiu-as-executive-commissioners-fccpc/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - President Bola Tinubu has nominated Louis Odion as Executive Commissioner, Operations, and Ummasalma Isiyaku Rabiu as Executive Commissioner (Corporate Services) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). This was contained in a press release issued on Thursday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo - [Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Yielding Result, Says Okonjo-Iweala](https://www.africanexaminer.com/tinubus-economic-reforms-yielding-result-says-okonjo-iweala/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Thursday applauded President Bola Tinubu for his effort to stabilise Nigeria’s economy as she stated that the reforms under his administration are yielding positive results. Okonjo-Iweala stated this while speaking to State House correspondents after a courtesy visit to the President - [How Tinubu Made Cancer Treatment Possible In Nigeria – Minister](https://www.africanexaminer.com/how-tinubu-made-cancer-treatment-possible-in-nigeria-minister/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said President Bola Tinubu’s renewed Hope Agenda has made cancer treatment possible in the country. ‎ ‎Idris stated this when he and his team paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Enugu State, Mr Peter Mbah, on Thursday in Enugu. - [Goodluck Jonathan Disowns Fake Social Media Account](https://www.africanexaminer.com/goodluck-jonathan-disowns-fake-social-media-account/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, said that he is being impersonated by fraudsters. According to Jonathan, a fraudulent Instagram handle has been impersonating him. In a statement by his Media Aide, Ikechukwu Eze, the former Nigerian leader disclosed that he does not have any Instagram handle. The statement is titled ‘Beware - [You Aren’t A Tourist President, Obi Slams Tinubu For Incessant Travelling](https://www.africanexaminer.com/you-arent-a-tourist-president-obi-slams-tinubu-for-incessant-travelling/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has slammed President Bola Tinubu for his planned trip to Japan and Brazil. The African Examiner writes that on Thursday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, announced that President Tinubu would embark on a two-nation trip, with a - [Enugu Police Arrests Transnational Human Trafficking Suspect, Rescue 2 Women](https://www.africanexaminer.com/enugu-police-arrests-transnational-human-trafficking-suspect-rescue-2-women/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Enugu State Police Command has sustained its fight against human trafficking, as it apprehends a thirty years old male transnational trafficking suspect, Raymond Sunday Wonna and rescue two young female victims The rescued victims include Miracle Ogar (aged 18) and Angela Kingsley (aged 16), all of Yala Local Government Area, Cross - [Netizens Speak As EFCC Arrests Tambuwal](https://www.africanexaminer.com/netizens-speak-as-efcc-arrests-tambuwal/) - (AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Nigerians on social media are not pleased with the arrest of former Sokoto governor, Aminu Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Commission. 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