As we count down to the general elections, so much has been happening around us both locally and internationally. If you missed any of our news during the week, here’s a recap of most of the major news from Monday 28th January – Saturday 2nd February. For daily updates of our news, you can like and follow us on any of our social media handles:
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Monday 28th January
- I didn’t condemn CJN’s suspension, says Aisha Buhari
WIFE of the President Mrs. Aisha Buhari yesterday denied issuing any statement condemning the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen.
According to a statement by her Director of Information…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/i-didnt-condemn-cjns-suspension-says-aisha-buhari/
- Plans To Arrest Saraki, Ekweremadu, Dino Melaye Uncovered!!
A Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, is plotting to take over the leadership of the National Assembly on Tuesday.
In a statement made available to 9news Nigeria…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-plans-to-arrest-saraki-ekweremadu-dino-melaye-uncovered/
- 2019 Election: Oshiomhole, Amaechi pressuring me to support Buhari – Umahi Cries Out!
Chairman of South East Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has said that he is under intense pressure to support President Muhammadu Buhari, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 16 polls.
- APC removes Okorocha as Imo campaign coordinator
The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has removed the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, as the state coordinator of the party’s campaign council.
The decision followed the recommendation of…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breakingapc-removes-okorocha-as-imo-campaign-coordinator/
- 2019: ‘Rig elections in Akwa Ibom, risk your head’ – Secondus send strong warning to opponents
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, has warned that anyone who has intention of rigging the 2019 elections in Akwa Ibom State risks losing his/her life.
Secondus stated this on Monday during…
Tuesday, 29th January
- PDP, Fayose reject judgement upholding Fayemi’s victory
The Ekiti State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Monday upheld the victory of the state Governor , Dr Kayode Fayemi , in the governorship election held on July 14, 2018.
The tribunal said the petitioners…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/pdp-fayose-reject-judgement-upholding-fayemis-victory/
- Nnamdi Kanu Announces Biafra Referendum Date
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has declared February 16, 2019 date for a referendum to ascertain number of Nigerians who want a separate Biafra republic through a peaceful and democratic process.
A statement by IPOB spokesman, Comrade Emma Powerful…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-nnamdi-kanu-announces-biafra-referendum-date/
- FG approves new pension company for universities
The Federal Government has approved the issuance of a licence to Nigerian University Pension Management Company Limited to carry out the business of a Pension Fund Administrator.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/fg-approves-new-pension-company-for-universities/
- 88 Doctors Quit Kogi Civil Service – NMA
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has called on Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi to reverse the ‘current internal drift’ of doctors and other healthcare workers in the state.
The association made the appeal in a statement…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/88-doctors-quit-kogi-civil-service-nma/
- Onnoghen Finally Drags Buhari Government To Court
Suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen has filed a suit against the federal government over his suspension.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-onnoghen-finally-drags-buhari-government-to-court/
- CISS Finally Breaks Silence On Suspension Of CJN, Backs Buhari
The Centre for International and Strategy Studies, has finally broken its silence on the controversy trailing the suspension of Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
CISS said the suspension of Onnoghen was a right step…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/ciss-finally-breaks-silence-on-suspension-of-cjn-backs-buhari/
Wednesday 30th January
- “Don’t Compare Buhari With OBJ, Obasanjo Brought Corruption In Nigeria” – Orji Kalu
Former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has told Nigerians not to compare President Muhammad Buhari with Olusegun Obasanjo.
According to him, “I saw a man, called Olusegun Obasanjo attacking Mr. President. Obasanjo was a President who brought corruption in Nigeria.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/dont-compare-buhari-with-obj-obasanjo-brought-corruption-in-nigeria-orji-kalu/
- Ebonyi Traditional Rulers Endorse Buhari
The Ebonyi council of traditional rulers has endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for the February 16 presidential poll.
Charles Mkpuma, chairman of council of traditional rulers in the state…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-ebonyi-traditional-rulers-endorse-buhari/
- ASUU Strike: Junaid Mohammed names those behind unending problem
Junaid Mohammed, Second Republic lawmaker has revealed those behind the lingering strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/asuu-strike-junaid-mohammed-names-those-behind-unending-problem/
- 2019: “3 Good Reasons Why Nigerians Should Elect Me As President” – Atiku Reveals
Atiku Abubakar, the 2019 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated reasons why he wants Nigerians should elect him president.
The presidential election is slated for February 16 and…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/2019-3-good-reasons-why-nigerians-should-elect-me-as-president-atiku-reveals/
Thursday 31st January
- History Will Punish Obasanjo For Ceding Bakassi To Cameroon—Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has said history will punish former President Olusegun Obasanjo for ceding Bakassi to Cameroon.
He said this while addressing party supporters…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/history-will-punish-obasanjo-for-ceding-bakassi-to-cameroon-oshiomhole/
- My Wife Has Never Been Indicted Or Charged – Atiku
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Mr. Peter Obi Wednesday frontally fought off allegations of corruption bringing to light the candidate’s personal role in the…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/my-wife-has-never-been-indicted-or-charged-atiku/
- 2019 : What Will Happen If I Lose Election – Atiku Reveals
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has insisted he will accept the result of the 2019 presidential election if he loses, provided the…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/2019-what-will-happen-if-i-lose-election-atiku-reveals/
- Biafra: “Vote In February, Become Our Enemy” — IPOB Declares
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced that anyone who went out to vote in the presidential poll on February 16 would become enemy of the separatist group.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/biafra-vote-in-february-become-our-enemy-ipob-declares/
- 2019: “Saraki Will Never Return To Senate Again” – APC Vows
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it had not given up on its belief that Senate President Bukola Saraki was an usurper who needed to vacate his position since…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/2019-saraki-will-never-return-to-senate-again-apc-vows/
- Why I Will Not Be Voting For Either Buhari Or Atiku – Wole Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka has said that: ‘I Wole Soyinka will not be voting for either the two so called contesting parties. I find both of them worthy of absolute rejection.’
Read more: https://9newsng.com/why-i-will-not-be-voting-for-either-buhari-or-atiku-wole-soyinka/
- “Six Lies Atiku & Peter Obi told Nigerians” – Buhari Campaign Council Reveals
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, on Thursday listed “six lies” presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Peter Obi told Nigerians on Wednesday.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/six-lies-atiku-peter-obi-told-nigerians-buhari-campaign-council-reveals/
- Sokoto APC rally records large turnout as 6,441 PDP members defect
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, has again recorded a massive turnout in Yabo, the hometown of its deputy gubernatorial candidate, Mr. Malami, Faruku Yabo, in the ongoing campaign rally across the state.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/sokoto-apc-rally-records-large-turnout-as-6441-pdp-members-defect/
Friday 1st February
- ‘There Will Be War If They Rig This Election’ – Uche Secondus
Uche Secondus, National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says there will be war in the country if the 2019 presidential election is rigged.
Speaking in Asaba, capital of Delta State…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/there-will-be-war-if-they-rig-this-election-uche-secondus/
- Taraba Community Hails Buratai, Army Over Establishment Of Military Base In Gembu
The Taraba Good Governance Council has expressed elation at the commissioning of the newly established Forward Operation Base, Gembu, Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General TY Buratai.
- Arrest Secondus Now, Pro-Democracy Group Tasks Security Agencies
Following his recent outburst, civil society group, National Democratic Front has called on the Police and DSS to apprehend Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairman, Uche Secondus for threatening national security.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/arrest-secondus-now-pro-democracy-group-tasks-security-agencies/
- Gombe PDP campaign DG defects to APC
The Director General of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) campaign organisation in Gombe State, Alhaji Bala, Bello Tinka (alias Tinka Point) has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breakinggombe-pdp-campaign-dg-defects-to-apc/
- Why Black Panther could actually get best picture at the Oscars
Black Panther is the first superhero movie to be nominated for the Oscar for best picture. It’s already a cultural phenomenon, a critical success, a billion-dollar box office sensation.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/why-black-panther-could-actually-get-best-picture-at-the-oscars/
Saturday 2nd February
- 2019: Vote Buhari For The Future Of Your Children – Osinbajo Urge Nigerians
The wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo on Friday urged Nigerians to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari for the future of their children to be meaningful.
She said the only avenue for the country…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/2019-vote-buhari-for-the-future-of-your-children-osinbajo-urge-nigerians/
- Aussie man confronts unfaithful girlfriend with giant sign at Melbourne airport
Having your heart broken by your significant other is never fun.
To deal with the sorrow, some will turn to their friends for comfort, others hit the town, and some simply have a well-needed Netflix and pizza session.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/aussie-man-confronts-unfaithful-girlfriend-with-giant-sign-at-melbourne-airport/
- Gunshots fired as hoodlums attack APC rally in Benue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday in Makurdi, alleged that hoodlums attacked and disrupted its campaign rally in Gbajimba, the headquarters of Guma Local Government Area, which is also Governor Samuel Ortom’s home base.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/gunshots-fired-as-hoodlums-attack-apc-rally-in-benue/
- Again, FG, ASUU fail to reach agreement… to meet Thursday
For the ninth time in about three months, the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), again, on Friday, failed to reach a compromise on ending the three months old strike by the university lecturers.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/again-fg-asuu-fail-to-reach-agreement-to-meet-thursday/
- Ebonyi Monarchs Dump Buhari 2 Days After Endorsement, Backs Atiku
Barely 48 hours after the Ebonyi State Council of Traditional Rulers reportedly endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for second term, the monarchs, yesterday, assured the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/ebonyi-monarchs-dump-buhari-2-days-after-endorsement-backs-atiku/
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Do you know you can now make between ₦20,000 to ₦100,000 monthly just…
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- Osinbajo’s Helicopter Crashes In Kogi
The helicopter conveying the Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo has crashed in Kogi.
Laolu Akande, Osinbajo’s aide confirmed this.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-osinbajos-helicopter-crashes-in-kogi/
- Next Level Continues, Says Osinbajo After Surviving Second Air Crash In Eight Months
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the Next Level engagements will continue, despite surviving an air crash in Kogi state on Saturday.
The accident is the second air mishap the vice-president will survive in eight months…
