The week has been filled with political drama and excitement in the world of sports. If you missed any of our news during the week, here’s a recap of most of the major news from Monday 21st – Saturday 26th January.
MONDAY 21st
- Atiku Lists 30 Persons Accused Of Corruption Working For Buhari
The rivalry between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) took a new dimension yesterday when former Vice President and presidential candidate of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubabar, reeled out 30 names working with President Muhammadu Buhari who are all accused of corruption, in one way or the other.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-atiku-lists-30-persons-accused-of-corruption-working-for-buhari/
- Melaye Regains Freedom, Drags IGP To Court
The senator representing Kogi West district in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye has regained freedom after over two weeks in detention.
Melaye’s freedom was sequel to the bail granted him by a high court in Abuja on health grounds.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-sen-melaye-regains-freedom-drags-igp-to-court/
- Atiku allegedly paid $1.1 million to U.S lobbyist Brian Ballard to gain entry into the U.S (The Untold Story)
Sequel to the political hype surrounding Atiku Abubakar’s recent visit to the U.S, popular investigative journalist based in Washington DC gives some striking inside information to the underground plot behind Atiku’s grand entry to the United States last Thursday.
TUESDAY 22nd
- INEC Uncovers Politicians’ Fresh Strategy for Vote-buying
Less than 25 days to the presidential election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said yesterday that it had uncovered new plot by some political actors to use food vendors around polling units with large voter populations as collection points for cash-for-votes and other forms of material inducement to voters on election day.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/inec-uncovers-politicians-fresh-strategy-for-vote-buying/
- “You’re An Expired Politician” – Tinubu Bombs Obasanjo
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has described Former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an expired politician seeking ways to make himself relevant. Tinubu said this at the APC rally in Borno state today while reacting to the damning letter Obasanjo wrote to President Buhari yesterday January 20th.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/youre-an-expired-politician-tinubu-bombs-obasanjo/
- ASUU Strike, FG releases N163billion
The Federal Government said it has released N163 billion to the universities from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), but striking academics are stalling in calling off their strike.
Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, said this while addressing newsmen after a closed door reconciliatory meeting with leaders of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday in Abuja.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breakingasuu-strikefg-releases-n163billion/
- Police Refuse To Release Melaye, Move To Arraign Him On Fresh Charges
The police have refused to release Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west, despite meeting his bail conditions, TheCable understands.
On Friday, a high court in Abuja granted Melaye bail on health grounds after about two weeks in detention.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/police-refuse-to-release-melaye-move-to-arraign-him-on-fresh-charges/
- Universities That Pull Out Of Strike Will Regret Their Actions – ASUU
The President of the Association of Staff Union of Universities, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi has on Monday evening said that institutions that pulled out of the ongoing strike and opened their doors to students will regret their action in future.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/universities-that-pull-out-of-strike-will-regret-their-actions-asuu/
- FG Approves N27,000 as new minimum wage
The council approved the amount at its meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, 9news Nigeria reports.
Following the Council’s approval, a minimum wage bill is expected to be sent to the National Assembly on Wednesday.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-fg-approves-n27000-as-new-minimum-wage/
- Inhuman! Lady sets orphan ablaze in Benin
Police summoned a lady to explain why she set her son’s orphaned friend, Favour Omokaro, ablaze in Benin, Edo State.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/inhuman-lady-sets-an-orphan-ablaze-in-benin/
WEDNESDAY 23rd
- Buhari, APC Planning To Rig Presidential Election – Atiku
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar yesterday accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to rig the forthcoming general elections.
The former vice president,…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/buhari-apc-planning-to-rig-presidential-election-atiku/
- Rape Allegations: Chris Brown Released Without Charges
Singer Chris Brown has been released from police custody and he won’t face any charges at this time, the Paris prosecutor’s office said.
Brown and two others, who were not identified, were arrested Tuesday…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/rape-allegations-chris-brown-released-without-charges/
- 2019: “We Are Fighting Poverty Step-By-Step” — FG
The federal government said yesterday that it is fighting poverty step-by-step and ameliorating the plight of the poor and vulnerable people across the country.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/2019-we-are-fighting-poverty-step-by-step-fg/
- APC Accuses Ohanaeze Of Sabotaging Buhari’s Campaign In South East
MEMBERS of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have accused the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo of transparent opposition to President Muhammadu Buhari by fixing Imeobi meeting of Ohanaeze on Thursday.
Read more:
BREAKING!! APC Accuses Ohanaeze Of Sabotaging Buhari’s Campaign In South East
- COPYRIGHT: Only Blackface can explain his grouse with me, 2face says
Days after subtly replying his former band member Blackface who threatened to end his musical career in the year 2019 over a copyright infringement war, 2face has openly replied his one-time close pal.
In a radio interview on Max FM, 2face said…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/copyright-only-blackface-can-explain-his-grouse-with-me-2face-says/
- Racism Storm Erupts at Australia Open
A company has been forced to offer an apology after a controversial cartoon sparked international outrage at the Australian Open.
Australian Open semi-finalist…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/racism-storm-erupts-at-australia-open/
- 2019: ‘If We Expose Those Corrupt In Buhari’s Govt, They Will Not Only Go To Jail, They’ll Go To Hell’ – Obasanjo Explodes
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said those in the present administration will not only go to jail, they will go to hell if their corrupt acts are exposed.
- BREAKING!!! Polaris Bank For Sale After 2019 Elections
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) says Polaris Bank will be put up for sale after the 2019 elections.
According to…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-polaris-bank-for-sale-after-2019-elections/
- President Muhammadu Buhari Finally Removes His Cap (See Photos)
President Muhammad Buhari has finally removed his cap while taking a passport.
Recall that the leader of
Read more: https://9newsng.com/just-in-president-buhari-finally-removes-his-cap-see-photos/
- 2019: Buhari, Atiku are ‘twins’ In Corruption – Kingsley Moghalu
The presidential candidate of Young Peoples Party, YPP, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has likened the candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Muhammadu Buhari, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar as twins in issues of corruption.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/2019-buhari-atiku-are-twins-in-corruption-kingsley-moghalu/
THURSDAY 24th
- Oby Ezekwesili Withdraws From Presidential Race, Insists On Coalition
Oby Ezekwesili withdraws from presidential race on Thursday morning and has rather opted to help build a coalition to defeat the All Progressives Congress and the People’s Democratic Party in the February 16, 2019 election.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-oby-ezekwesili-withdraws-from-presidential-race-insists-on-coalition/
- Chelsea Completes The Signing Of Striker, Gonzalo Higuain (Photos)
Gonzalo Higuain has today joined Chelsea on for the remainder of the season.
The 31 year old Higuain moves from Italian side Juventus, though he spend first half of the season on loan at AC Milan where he scored eight goals before joining Chelsea.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/chelsea-completes-the-signing-of-striker-gonzalo-higuain-photos/
- Presidency Transmits Minimum Wage Bill To National Assembly
The Presidency on Wednesday evening confirmed the transmission of the National Minimum Wage Bill to the National Assembly for necessary legislative actions.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/presidency-transmits-minimum-wage-bill-to-national-assembly/
- ACPN Disowns Ezekwesili, Declares Support For Buhari
Crisis seems to be lurking at the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) as the national leadership of the party has parted ways with its presidential candidate, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili.
The party Thursday responded
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-acpn-disowns-ezekwesili-declares-support-for-buhari/
- Middlesbrough Signs John Obi Mikel On A Free Transfer (Photos)
Middlesbrough have announced the signing of former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.
The Nigeria international had a medical on Tuesday after agreeing personal terms with the club.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/middlesbrough-signs-john-obi-mikel-on-a-free-transfer-photos/
- JUST IN!!! INEC Rejects Withdrawal Of Oby Ezekwesili From Presidential Race
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC turned down the withdrawal request of the Presidential Candidate of ACPN, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/just-in-inec-rejects-withdrawal-of-oby-ezekwesili-from-presidential-race/
- 2019: PDP Will Bring Back Nigeria’s Economic Fortunes – Says Peter Obi
The PDP Vice Presidential candidate for the Feb. 16 general election, Mr Peter Obi, says the country’s economic misfortunes will be reversed to rapid economic growth if the party is voted in.
Obi gave the assurance at an…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/2019-pdp-will-bring-back-nigerias-economic-fortunes-says-peter-obi/
FRIDAY 25th
- “How Rotimi Amaechi Created Problem For Me In South-East” – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, created a serious problem for him when he pledged to construct a railway linking the South-East zone to the Northern part of Nigeria.
Buhari made the disclosure during…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/how-rotimi-amaechi-created-problem-for-me-in-south-east-buhari/
- New Minimum Wage: Reps Reject N27,000 Approved For Nigerian Workers
Members of the House of Representatives on Thursday faulted the Council of State for approving N27,000 as the new minimum wage when the agreement reached by the government,…
Read more:
https://9newsng.com/breaking-new-minimum-wage-reps-reject-n27000-approved-for-nigerian-workers/
- 2019: “Why I Pulled Out Of Presidential Race” – Oby Ezekwesili Reveals
Internal wrangling occurred yesterday in the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (APCN) leading to the withdrawal of the party’s presidential candidate, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, from the race. But the party leadership accused her of using the platform to negotiate for ministerial position,…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/2019-why-i-pulled-out-of-presidential-race-oby-ezekwesili-reveals/
- Jim Nwobodo Dumps APC, Gives Reasons
Former Governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo, Friday, dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Nwobodo, who defected to the APC…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/jim-nwobodo-dumps-apc-gives-reasons/
- Buhari suspends Onnoghen, swears in new Chief Justice of Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has just sworn in a new Chief Justice of Nigeria after suspending current CJN, Walter Onnoghen.
It is not clear if the president has such powers to suspend the CJN.
Mr Buhari said he removed…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breakingbuhari-suspends-onnoghen-swears-in-new-chief-justice-of-nigeria/
- Onnoghen: NBA slams Buhari, demands reversal of CJN’s suspension
Paul Usoro, President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has slammed President Muhammadu’s decision to suspend Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
In a statement posted on his Twitter page, Usoro described…
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https://9newsng.com/onnoghen-nba-slams-buhari-demands-reversal-of-cjns-suspension/
- Panic As Nnamdi Kanu Leaves Israel (Photos)
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has left Israel and has arrived England where he is also a citizen.
The pro-Biafran leader touched down…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-panic-as-nnamdi-kanu-leaves-israel-photos/
- Buhari Appoints New Acting MD Of NDDC
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of an acting Managing Director for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). He is Professor Nelson Braimbraifa.
9News Nigeria gathered that the President…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-buhari-appoints-new-acting-md-of-nddc/
SATURDAY 26th
- Saraki Reacts To CJN Onnoghen Suspension, Reveals Next Line Of Action
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has described the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Walter Onoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari, as a coup against democracy and a deliberate attempt to endanger our hard-won democracy.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-saraki-reacts-to-cjn-onnoghen-suspension-reveals-next-line-of-action/
- Full Profile Of New Chief Justice Of Nigeria, Tanko Mohammed
9News Nigeria has gotten details on the Profile of the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Mohammed. It will be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari suspended the former chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Nkanu Onnoghen earlier yesterday over corruption allegations.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/see-full-profile-of-new-chief-justice-of-nigeria-tanko-mohammed/
- DSS Takes Over CJN, Onnoghen Residence, Stops Journalists From Gaining Entrance
The residence of Walter Onnoghen, oust Chief Justice of Nigeria, has been taken over by security operatives.
Mr Onnoghen was suspended by President Muhammadu Buhari on the recommendation of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, (CCT).
- Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open Title After Reaching Breaking Point
Naomi Osaka overcame nerves, tears and a spirited challenge from double Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova to claim the Australian Open title with a 7-6(2) 5-7 6-4 win on Saturday.
It was a second successive Grand Slam crown for the Japanese, after her U.S. Open triumph…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/naomi-osaka-wins-australia-open-title-after-reaching-breaking-point/
- CJN Suspension: “Our Democracy Is On Fire” – Speaker Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has weighed in on the recent suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Nkanu Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Dogara, in a statement made available to PoliticsNGR, raised alarm that Nigeria’s democracy was ‘on fire’. The Statement read;
Read more: https://9newsng.com/cjn-suspension-our-democracy-is-on-fire-speaker-dogara/
