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MONDAY 17TH JUNE
- ‘Monkey de work, baboon de chop,’ Northern group mocks Ohaneze for begging Buhari for SGF slot
A northern political group has mocked Southeast leaders under the aegis of Ohanaeze Ndigbo for practically begging President Muhammadu Buhari to give the zone the slot of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
The group known as the…
- Vladimir Putin is muscling his way into Africa, and that is bad news for US interests
Russian leader Vladimir Putin recently bought himself into an African country for a relative pittance, working through Yevgeny Prigozhin, his favorite contractor for such special projects, which have ranged from attempting to tip U.S. elections to saving Syria’s dictator.
With that partner, Putin won an…
- Nigeria to earn N48bn annually from new cowpea variety
Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Zaria has developed a new cowpea variety that would inject N48 billion into country’s economy annually.
Lead Scientist, IAR ‘Pod Borer Resistant Cowpea Research Team’, Ishaq Mohammed-Faguci, stated this on Thursday in Zaria, Kaduna State.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/nigeria-to-earn-n48bn-annually-from-new-cowpea-variety/
- 17 persons killed, dozens injured in Borno multiple bomb blasts
No fewer than 17 persons have been killed in a multiple bomb blasts that rocked a Borno village on Sunday night, according to local vigilantes.
The sources also told Daily Trust that dozens sustained different degrees of injuries in the attack.
No group has claimed responsibility for…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-17-persons-killed-dozens-injured-in-borno-multiple-bomb-blasts/
- Zamfara: Buhari reacts to latest killings, issues fresh order
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed state governments across the Northwest to pursue an urgent revamp of the national security apparatus in the subregion.
A statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, said the partnership followed the infiltration of bandits into areas that were hitherto secure.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/zamfara-buhari-reacts-to-latest-killings-issues-fresh-order/
- “We Have Eliminated Boko Haram Terrorists In Sambisa” – Nigerian Airforce Says
The claim is coming less than 24 hours after Boko Haram suicide bombers detonated their Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) at a viewing center in Mandarari ward, Konduga local government area of Borno state on Sunday evening.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/we-have-eliminated-boko-haram-terrorists-in-sambisa-nigerian-airforce-says/
- $16bn Power Projects: EFCC Begins Probe Of OBJ
The Federal Government has officially commenced probe against the administration of former president Olusegun Obasanjo particularly, relating to the $16billion power projects.
A highly placed EFCC source yesterday confirmed to Nigerian pilot that the operatives of the Commission have already started inviting Chief executive officers of the…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/16bn-power-projects-efcc-begins-probe-of-obj/
- UBEC to adopt open contracting data standards to eradicate corruption
Dr Hamid Bobboyi, Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has said that the commission would adopt the Open Contract Data Standards (OCDS) to eradicate corruption in its contract system.
Bobboyi made the remarks in Kaduna…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/ubec-to-adopt-open-contracting-data-standards-to-eradicate-corruption/
TUESDAY 18TH JUNE
- Bayelsa poll: PDP holds primary September 3
The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) will hold primaries to elect its standard bearers for the November 16 elections in Bayelsa and Kogi states on September 3.
The date was announced yesterday by the party’s Deputy Director, Organisation and Mobilisation, Adeyemi Moyegun.
Moyegun said the date was approved by the…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/bayelsa-poll-pdp-holds-primary-september-3/
- Benin reclaims colonial-era artefacts from France
Benin reclaims colonial-era artifacts from France.
Benin is asking France to
return thousands of artifacts looted from the country during the colonial wars.
Benin says it is working with the French government to arrange
the return of precious artefacts stolen during the colonial era…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/benin-reclaims-colonial-era-artifacts-from-france/
- Atiku Vs Buhari: INEC Must Produce Presidential Election Server – Peter Obi
Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr Peter Obi has expressed confidence over his party’s victory at the tribunal.
Obi spoke at a victory thanksgiving service in Atani, Anambra state in honour of Sen. Princess Stella Odua; Hon. Chukwuka Onyema and winners of…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/atiku-vs-buhari-inec-must-produce-presidential-election-server-peter-obi/
- Algeria detains ex-PM Abdelmalek Sellal in anti-corruption case
Algeria’s Supreme Court has jailed former Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal in an anti-corruption crackdown – the second former head of government in two days to be sent to prison while his case is investigated.
The court later ordered the detention of former…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/algeria-detains-ex-pm-abdelmalek-sellal-in-anti-corruption-case/
- World Population Hits 7.7 Billion As Men Outnumber Women In Nigeria
The population of the world hits 7.7 billion, the United Nations Population Division said on Monday.
According to the World Population Prospect released by the UN on Monday, the medium-variant projection indicates that the global population could grow to around 8.5 billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050, and 10.9 billion in 2100.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/world-population-hits-7-7-billion-as-men-outnumber-women-in-nigeria/
- We’ll Retaliate If Killer Fulani Herdsmen Don’t Stop Violence In Yorubaland
The Aare Onakakanfo Council led by Gani Adams has asked the federal government to contain activities of “killer herdsmen” in the south-west to avoid retaliation.
In a communique signed by its members, the council said the activities of herders “who have been ravaging our land” have become a serious concern for the Yoruba race.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/well-retaliate-if-killer-fulani-herdsmen-dont-stop-violence-in-yorubaland/
- Governor Ishaku Imposes Curfew On Jalingo Following Violence In Taraba
Darius Ishaku, governor of Taraba state, has imposed a curfew on Jalingo and environs.
The curfew came in the wake of a violent invasion of communities in the state by suspected herdsmen and a subsequent clash with security operatives around Nukkai ATC, near the state university.
The curfew will be…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/governor-ishaku-imposes-curfew-on-jalingo-following-violence-in-taraba/
- Fulani Herdsmen Make Fresh Demands From FG, Northern Governors
A Fulani group, Kulen Allah Cattle Reares Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has demanded the establishment of Ministry of Animal Resources by the Federal Government to address numerous challenges confronting the livestock sub-sector in Nigeria.
It stated that this will be in recognition of the pivotal role that the sub-sector plays in sustaining the nation’s livestock industry and contributing to…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/fulani-herdsmen-make-fresh-demands-from-fg-northern-governors/
- Thugs Beat Up Oshiomhole Mercilessly, Disgrace Him
Suspected thugs have reportedly attacked, Mr. Seidu Oshiomhole (Etsako West 11), the younger brother of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to report, the crisis rocking the Edo State House of Assembly degenerated into a violent confrontation Tuesday evening as 15 Iawmakers-elect, including…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-thugs-beat-up-oshiomhole-mercilessly-disgrace-him/
WEDNESDAY 19TH JUNE
- 300,000 flee flare-up of ethnic violence in north-eastern DR Congo
More than 300,000 people have been forced to flee resurgent inter-ethnic violence in north-east Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) just this month, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday.
Citing multiple attacks and counter-attacks between Hema herders and Lendu farmers, UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch told journalists…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/300000-flee-flare-up-of-ethnic-violence-in-north-eastern-dr-congo/
- Dozens killed in major Boko Haram attack on Cameroon island
Weekend assault by suspected Boko Haram fighters in northern Cameroon killed dozens of people, including soldiers and civilians, officials have said, in one of the deadliest attacks by the group in the country.
Cameroon’s defence ministry said that “more than…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/dozens-killed-in-major-boko-haram-attack-on-cameroon-island-2/
- Ex-Minister’s Son Abducted At Gunpoint
Some unknown gunmen on Tuesday evening abducted Dayo Adewole, who is the son of the immediate past Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole.
The military, the police, security agents and local hunters were already on the trail of the kidnappers as at press time.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-ex-ministers-son-abducted-at-gunpoint/
- Christian Association Of Nigeria Re-elects Ayokunle As President
Rev. Supo Ayokunle has been re-elected President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
The results were announced on Tuesday by Bishop Matthew Kukah, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, at the Ecumenical Centre, Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/christian-association-of-nigeria-re-elects-ayokunle-as-president/
- “Extreme Poverty In Nigeria Gives Me Sleepless Nights” – Pastor Osinbajo Cries Out!
Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s Vice President has said the problem of extreme poverty in Nigeria gives him sleepless nights.
Osinbajo lamented at a dinner and interactive session with faculty members of the Harvard Business School (HBS) on Tuesday, in Lagos.
He claimed, “I think…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/extreme-poverty-in-nigeria-gives-me-sleepless-nights-pastor-osinbajo-cries-out/
- Buratai achieving peace without military fire in Niger Delta
It has been peace in the Niger Delta without much of military fire since Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai was appointed Chief of Army Staff, COAS, by President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2015.
The incessant clashes between military and communities in the region that hitherto dominated media space has disappeared with his emergence…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/buratai-achieving-peace-without-military-fire-in-niger-delta/
THURSDAY 20TH JUNE
- Buhari Appoints Mele Kyari as NNPC GMD
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari as new Group Managing Director for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.
Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari who hails from…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breakingbuhari-appoints-mele-kyari-as-nnpc-gmd/
- Game of Thrones, Avengers ‘Endgame’ wins at 2019 MTV Movie award [Full List of winners]
Nominated ‘Avengers: Endgame’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ have emerged winners at the 2019 MTV Movie and TV Awards.
Game of Thrones and Avengers carted away the ‘best show’ and ‘best movie’ categories respectively.
- Court stops El-Rufai from licensing Pastors, Imams in Kaduna
A Kaduna State High Court has declared the state Religious Bill recently passed by the former State House of Assembly as illegal.
The Court noted that the plan by the Kaduna State government to issue licences to the pastors of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) using the Religious Regulatory Bill is a gross…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-court-stops-el-rufai-from-licensing-pastors-imams-in-kaduna/
- El-rufai vs Ashiru: Drama as PDP begs Tribunal for adjournment
Mr. Elisha Kurah (SAN), lead Counsel to the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and its Governorship Candidate in the March 9 poll in Kaduna State, Alhaji Isah Ashiru, on Wednesday begged for long adjournment to allow the team of counsel time to rest.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kurah, who vividly…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/el-rufai-vs-ashiru-drama-as-pdp-begs-tribunal-for-adjournment/
- Why I’II Not Forgive INEC For Postponing 2019 Elections — Oshiomhole
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole has said he has refused to forgive the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the postponement of the 2019 general elections.
Oshiomhole said this, yesterday, while responding to INEC’s National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, who had said during his presentation…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/why-iii-not-forgive-inec-for-postponing-2019-elections-oshiomhole/
- Jamal Khashoggi killing: Saudi crown prince ‘should face investigation’
There is credible evidence that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other high-level officials are individually liable for the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, a UN expert says.
A report by special rapporteur Agnes Callamard says the evidence merits further investigation by an independent and impartial international inquiry.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/jamal-khashoggi-killing-saudi-crown-prince-should-face-investigation/
- Iran says it’s ‘completely ready for war’ after US military confirms it shot down American drone
In a major provocation, Iran shot down an unarmed and unmanned U.S. RQ-4A Global Hawk drone while it was flying in international airspace over the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, U.S. Central Command confirmed in a statement.
The incident is sure to trigger serious…
- Miyetti Allah Calls For Establishment Of Fulani Vigilantes In South East
THE Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, has called for establishment of Fulani Youth Vigilante body in communities of the south east, to complement its host community counterparts and other constituted security apparatus in the zone
The cattle breeders made the request just as the South east Governors told them that nobody in the zone was against rearing of cattle but…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/miyetti-allah-calls-for-establishment-of-fulani-vigilantes-in-south-east/
FRIDAY 21ST JUNE
- IRI, NDI, EU Reports: “I’m Embarrassed To Be Nigerian” – Ozekhome Says
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Mike Ozekhome, has described the just released report on the last presidential and National Assembly elections by the EU Observer Group, The International Republican Institute and the National Democratic Institute, as a damning case of deep-seated corruption in Nigeria.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/iri-ndi-eu-reports-im-embarrassed-to-be-nigerian-ozekhome-says/
- Nnamdi Kanu Reacts To Moves By Fulani Herdsmen To Establish Vigilante Groups, Warns South East Governors
The leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has reacted to the plot by Fulani Herdsmen to establish vigilante groups in South East.
In a statement made available to 9news Nigeria, Kanu described Fulani Herdsmen as terrorists.
- ‘Killer Herdsmen Will Soon Be Kicked Out Of South-West’ – Ooni Of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has lent his voice to the clamour to rid the South West of Fulani herdsmen, insisting they would soon be kicked out of the region.
The monarch’s comment is coming a few days after the Aare Onakakanfo of Yourbaland, Gani Adams issued an ultimatum to the herders to vacate the region or face dire consequences.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/killer-herdsmen-will-soon-be-kicked-out-of-south-west-ooni-of-ife/
- US drone: Trump says Iran made a ‘very bad mistake’
Iran “made a very big mistake” in shooting down a US military surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump says.
However, he told reporters it could have been the result of human error, saying: “I find it hard to believe it was intentional.”
Iran said the drone had violated Iranian…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/us-drone-trump-says-iran-made-a-very-bad-mistake/
- AFCON 2019: WIN EXCITING PRIZES AND NEVER MISS A THING!
As Africa prepares for the 32nd edition of the biggest football competition in the continent, African Cup of Nations (AFCON), which is set to begin today, 21st June in Egypt, we are hoping to see the best of football from the African continent.
Stars like Mohammad Salah, John Obi Mikel, Wilfred Zaha, Riyadh Mahrez, Hakim Ziyech, Alex Iwobi, Serge Aurier, Karl Toko Ekambi, Samuel Chukwueze,…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/afcon-2019-win-exciting-prizes-and-never-miss-a-thing/
SATURDAY 22ND JUNE
- Kyari, SGF, 100 Other Presidential Aides In Office Illegally — Falana Reveals
Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of promoting illegality by allowing his 100 aides to remain in office despite the expiration of their tenure.
He noted that the President’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustafa; his media aides, Garba Shehu and Fem Adesina; and others had continued with their official duties without being re-appointed.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/kyari-sgf-100-other-presidential-aides-in-office-illegally-falana-reveals/
- Police arrest Katsina DPO for killing his girlfriend’s pregnant maid
The Nigeria Police on Friday, June 21, arrested a DPO in Mashi local government area of Katsina for allegedly killing his girlfriend’s maid
Garba Talawai was said to have killed and dumped 16-year-old pregnant Rabi Abdullahi in a bush path before depositing her at the Primary Health centre following report by the area councillor…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/police-arrest-katsina-dpo-for-killing-his-girlfriends-pregnant-maid/
- Exclusive Report: Egypt Get Their First Win In 2019 AFCON Showdown As Nigeria Prepares. Predict and Win
By Emmanuel Ebimoh
Egyptian striker, Mahmoud Trezeguet opened the goal chart in the opening match of the 2019 African Cup of Nations. It was the only goal the hosts, Egypt needed to give them a winning start in their game against The Warriors of Zimbabwe. The game was…
- US Called Off Planned Strike On Iran, 10 Minutes To Strike – Trump
President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has said the US military was ready to retaliate against Iran but he changed his mind 10 minutes before the planned strike.
He made the disclosure in a tweet on Friday.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/us-called-off-planned-strike-on-iran-10-minutes-to-strike-trump/
- Army bans sale of petrol in jerry cans in Borno
The Command said the ban was to deny Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists the freedom of action with fuel and logistics.
In a statement in Maiduguri, the state capital, spokesman of Operation Lafiya Dole, Col . Ado Isa, urged the public not to indulge in…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/army-bans-sale-of-petrol-in-jerry-cans-in-borno/
- Lone Strike From Odion Ighalo Saves Nigeria
By Emmanuel Ebimoh
It took the Super Eagles of Nigeria 77 minutes to break the deadlock against the Swallows of Burundi in their first group match of the 2019 AFCON competition. A superlative back-heeled pass by Ola Aina sent Odion Ighalo through who played a curling shot into the corner of the post.
The Burundian side, having come into the competition as debutants, had a very impressive game and were…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/lone-strike-from-odion-ighalo-saves-nigeria/
- The Return of MMM
Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox (MMM), the Ponzi scheme which dashed the hope of over three million Nigerians in 2017, is back but not with a bang.
This time dubbed MMM Cooperation, the scheme promises as much as 50 percent return on any amount invested in it — 20 percent more than what the…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-mmm-is-back/
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