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Benin’s New President Leads Diplomatic Reset with Sahel Nations

Andrew Mbeki June 3, 2026

Benin Afrik24 – Benin’s new President Romuald Wadagni travelled to both Niger and Burkina Faso on Tuesday as he tries to rebuilds ties with the Sahel states. Less than a week after taking office, he has secured a commitment from the military junta in Niger to begin the process of

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Paris unveils memorial honoring victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi

Howard Mildilton June 3, 2026

France Afrik24 – French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Tuesday inaugurated a monument in Paris in memory of the victims of the Rwanda genocide. Speaking at the event, Macron said the memorial marked “the culmination of a long and patient quest for truth”. “In a world where empires sometimes have the […]

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Group begins Campaign for Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Polls

Ewaka Sam June 3, 2026

Abuja Afrik24 – A political movement operating under the banner of “CG Musa 4 PBAT” has formally declared its unwavering support for the continuity of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections.  The group announced its stance during a press briefing in Abuja, signaling a remarkably early mobilization of political

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Kwankwaso Urges Immediate Action to Rescue Abducted Oyo Students

admin June 1, 2026

Abuja Afrik24 – Former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed concern over the continued stay in captivity of students and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a statement posted on his X account on Monday, Kwankwaso described […]

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Defense Minister hailed by TEKAN-ECWA For appointing Kadzai North-East Campaign boss

Ewaka Sam May 29, 2026

JOS Afrik24 – Defense Minister General Christopher Musa has received commendation from the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (TEKAN-ECWA bloc) following the strategic appointment of its former national president, Engr. Daniel Kadzai, as the Zonal Director North-East Group PBAT 2027 for CG Musa campaign structure. TEKAN-ECWA characterized the

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ADC Aspirant Dakur, Rejects Plateau Primaries

Ewaka Sam May 28, 2026

Jos Afrik24 – Hon. Jude Dakur, a governorship aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Plateau State, has rejected the outcome of the party’s primaries that saw retired General John Sura emerge as the candidate of the Party. Speaking to journalists in Jos, Dakur alleged that the exercise was marred by widespread irregularities, including […]

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APC Primaries: How Tinubu Won, State by State

Jude Melvin Jones May 25, 2026

Abuja Afrik24 – The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has declared President Bola Tinubu as its presidential candidate in the recently concluded primary election held across the nation. Tinubu polled 10.99 million votes to defeat his only challenger, Stanley Osifo, who secured 16,504 votes. Afrik24 highlights details of President Tinubu’s victory in the 36

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Breaking: Armed bandits Crash Benue ADC Primary election

Jude Melvin Jones May 22, 2026

MAKURDI Afrik24 — A wave of violence has thrown the Benue State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) into severe turmoil following a clash during the party’s primary election on Friday. What was intended to be a democratic exercise to select the party’s flagbearer descended into chaos, leaving several party faithful injured and properties […]

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Suswam, Agbo, Terseer Clinch Benue APC Senatorial Tickets Following Primaries

Ewaka Sam May 19, 2026

Benue Afrik24 – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has successfully concluded its rescheduled senatorial primaries, leading to the emergence of Gabriel Suswam, Otta Agbo, and Emmanuel Terseer Ukpedah as the party’s official candidates for the state’s three senatorial districts. The primary election process, which was tightly contested

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Presidential or Nothing: Amaechi Rejects 2027 Vice-Presidential Rumors

Ewaka Sam May 19, 2026

Abuja Afrik24 – Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Right Honourable Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has strongly dismissed circulating speculations that he is aiming for a vice-presidential slot in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Amaechi expressed visible irritation when asked about the