Did you miss any of the news for the week? Not to worry, we have a detailed recap of all the major news happening for the week from 24th -29th June.
MONDAY 24TH JUNE
- Court Orders Arrest of Innosson CEO, Innocent Chukwuma
A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a bench warrant for the arrest and the production Innosson Nigeria Ltd CEO, Innocent Chukwuma, before the court.
Justice Ayokunle Faji issued the warrant on Monday for the arrest of Chukwuma and two others.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-court-orders-arrest-of-innosson-ceo-innocent-chukwuma/
- ANOTHER NORTH AFRICAN SHOW IN EGYPT
By Emmanuel Ebimoh
The games played yesterday in the ongoing AFCON competition saw the domination of two North African sides against their considerably ‘lesser’ opponents. Although it took an 89th mins late own-goal from Namibia’s Itamunua Keimuine to give Morocco…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/another-north-african-show-in-egypt/
- Nigerian Air Force Denies Supplying Weapons To Herdsmen In Enugu
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has denied the allegation that its helicopters were dropping weapons in Akwuke Forest, Enugu State for herdsmen’s use.
The force, speaking through Faith Aigbeoghain, acting Public Relations and Information Officer of NAF Ground Training Command (GTC) in Enugu State, said: “The attention of Headquarters GTC of Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Enugu has been…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/nigerian-air-force-denies-supplying-weapons-to-herdsmen-in-enugu/
- Insecurity: Osinbajo urges Nigerians to be wary of media reports
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora not to rely entirely on social media reports on the security challenges facing the country.
Speaking at a townhall meeting in New York on Sunday evening, Osinbajo said the social media “tends to be hysterical about practically everything”.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/insecurity-osinbajo-urges-nigerians-to-be-wary-of-media-reports/
- Muslim Cleric, 43, Rapes 5-year-old Girl Inside Mosque In Nigeria
An Islamic Cleric, Abdulsalam Salaudeen, was on Monday remanded by an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in a mosque.
Justice Abiola Soladoye,
who obliged the prosecutor’s request for the remand, adjourned the case until
October 14 for trial.
Mr. Salaudeen, 43, is being…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/muslim-cleric-43-rapes-5-year-old-girl-inside-mosque-in-nigeria/
- Presidential Poll: PDP, Atiku head to S’Court over bid to inspect INEC’s server
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed an application the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, filed to be granted access to inspect the central server they said was used by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to transmit results of the…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/presidential-poll-pdp-atiku-head-to-scourt-over-bid-to-inspect-inecs-server/
TUESDAY 25TH JUNE
- Oshiomhole Warned To Stay Away From Bauchi Politics
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has been warned to steer clear of the political happenings in Bauchi.
The warning was made by a Coalition of 30 political parties in Bauchi State, which also asked him to mind the domestic political affairs of Edo State and…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/oshiomhole-warned-to-stay-away-from-bauchi-politics/
- Trump imposes new sanctions on Iran, targets supreme leader
US President Donald Trump signed an order on Monday that targets Iran’s supreme leader and associates with additional financial sanctions.
Trump said the action follows a series of aggressions by Iran, including last week’s downing of an unmanned US surveillance drone.
Tensions between the United States…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/trump-imposes-new-sanctions-on-iran-targets-supreme-leader/
- CBN Kicks Off PMB’s 100m Jobs Project
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday announced policies and programmes to create 10 million jobs in the next five years. The initiative falls within President Muhammadu Buhari’s resolve to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty through job creation and economic diversification.
In the project, which will last for 10 years, Buhari had said…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/cbn-kicks-off-pmbs-100m-jobs-project/
- FG Remains Focused On Rescuing Leah Sharibu — Pastor Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the federal government is committed to the rescue of Leah Sharibu, one of the schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram in Dapchi, Yobe State.
Leah Sharibu and President Buhari Osinbajo spoke on Sunday during a town hall meeting with some Nigerians in New York, United States.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/fg-remains-focused-on-rescuing-leah-sharibu-pastor-osinbajo/
- “No Electoral Process Is Perfect” – Says INEC Chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Chairman, Yakubu Mahmood has stated that no electoral process is perfect.
Speaking at a review of the 2019 general elections with 387 EOs from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, the INEC Chairman who stated that no electoral process is perfect added that while friends would criticize them, enemies would…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/no-electoral-process-is-perfect-says-inec-chairman/
- Ethiopia mourns after officials killed during failed coup attempt
Addis Ababa (9News Nigeria) – Ethiopia held a day of mourning on Monday in the wake of a failed coup bid in the country’s Amhara region that saw the killing of five senior officials.
Flags in the capital Addis
Ababa flew at half-mast after a day of mourning was announced on state
television.
“All of us will remember the people who…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/ethiopia-mourns-after-officials-killed-during-failed-coup-attempt/
- INEC Server Ruling: Presidency’s Celebration Premature ― Atiku
Following the reaction of the Presidency to Monday Presidential Election Tribunal’s refusal to grant the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) access to the server of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the PDP presidential candidate in the 2019 election has said the Presidency’s celebration was premature.
In a statement issued by Paul Ibe, his…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/inec-server-ruling-presidencys-celebration-premature-%e2%80%95-atiku/
WEDNESDAY 26TH JUNE
- Leah Sharibu: Henry Claudius Accuses Reno Omokri Of Taking Grants, Selling Books In Dapchi Girl’s Name, Pockets Money
A financial consultant, Henry Claudius, and some other Twitter users have accused a former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, of diverting funds meant for the family of the abducted Dapchi schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu.
Using the Twitter hashtag #RenoUndarted, some Nigerians on Twitter accused Omokri of printing T-shirts branded…
- Coalition for Nigeria slams Agbakoba over calls for disintegration of Nigeria, says it betrays national interest
The Coalition for Nigeria Movement (CNM) has lashed out at controversial human rights lawyer, Chief Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), over calls for the disintegration of the country into regions as postulated in the Aburi Accord of the Civil War era.
According to these distinguished Nigerians, the notion is a conspiracy against the unity of Nigeria which betrays national interest.
- Why I Dealt With Onnoghen ― Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday rationalized the treatment of retired Chief Justice of the Federation (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, saying that he dealt with him for having in his possession undeclared…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/why-i-dealt-with-onnoghen-%e2%80%95-buhari/
- Army Kills 3 Boko Haram Members, Captures Gun Trucks, Anti Aircraft Guns (See Photos)
Following sustained robust and aggressive clearance operations, in recent days, troops had recorded tremendous successes in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in the North East. Dozens of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) and Islamic State…
- “You’re A Pastor, Stop Lying, Nigeria Not Safe” – Afenifere Tackles Osinbajo
The Pan Yoruba Socio-political group, Afenifere, has carpeted Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, over his claim that the ongoing insecurity in the country particularly kidnapping and banditry were being exaggerated by Nigerians.
The General Assembly of the group on Tuesday at the Akure home of its leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, who berated Prof. Osinbajo over the comment…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/youre-a-pastor-stop-lying-nigeria-not-safe-afenifere-tackles-osinbajo/
THURSDAY 27TH JUNE
- President Buhari Signed Law Allowing Foreign Governments To Spy On, Intercept Communication Of Nigerians, Paradigm Initiative Claims
Paradigm Initiative has asked the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to provide it with information on the Nigerian surveillance and interception regime, believing that President Muhammadu Buhari is allowing foreign governments to spy on Nigerians.
On what triggered this latest request, Paradigm Initiative’s Director of Programs, Tope Ogundipe, said,…
- Ruga settlement: Middle Belt Forum blasts Ortom, Ishaku over rejection of FG’s cattle ranching initiative
The Concerned Middle Belt Citizens Forum (CMBCF) has faulted Benue State Govenror, Samuel Ortom and his Taraba State counterpart, Darius Ishaku, for kicking against the planed Ruga settlement for pastoral herders.
Ortom and Ishaku had come out to voice their rejection of the imitative by the Buhari-led government with the aim of resoling the lingering
- Police to screen 210,150 shortlisted applicants July 1
The Police Service
Commission will on July 1 start the screening of 210,150 shortlisted applicants
for recruitment into the Constable Cadre of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The Commission said the exercise will hold from July 1, to July 28, in the 36
states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The Commission at the close…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/police-to-screen-210150-shortlisted-applicants-july-1/
- Actor Charles Okocha undergoes surgery
Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha, who was vacationing in the US with his son has undergone a surgery. Posting pictures of his admission at the Good Samaritan hospital in Los Angeles, he was reportedly rushed into the theatre for a quick surgery when he suddenly became ill.
Posting photos of himself…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/actor-charles-okocha-undergoes-surgery/
- UN report highlights looming tramadol crisis in Africa
Synthetic opioid use is booming, the United Nations said on Wednesday in a worldwide drug report that showed deaths in the United States from overdoses still rising and a “crisis” of tramadol use emerging in parts of Africa.
“The opioid crisis that has featured in far fewer headlines but that requires equally urgent international attention is the non-medical use…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/un-report-highlights-looming-tramadol-crisis-in-africa/
- Miyetti-Allah Chairman Reveals How Fulani Herdsmen Vigilante Groups Will Work In The South East
The chairman of the Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association, MACBAN, in the South East zone, Alhaji Giddado Sadiq, has explained how the Fulani Vigilante will work in communities of the South-East, despite many kicking against the idea.
According to Alhaji Sadiq, the proposed Fulani Vigilante will work in communities of the South-East.
- Islamic Group Warns Governor Wike For Declaring Rivers Christian State
The governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, declared two days ago that the state is a Christian State. The governor made the statement during a crusade organized by the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Church in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State.
However, an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on stakeholders in the Nigerian project to call…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/islamic-group-warns-governor-wike-for-declaring-rivers-christian-state/
- Okorocha And Wife Carted Away 67 Vehicles – Task Force
Chairman of the Imo State Task Force on Recovery of Government Assets, Mr. Jasper Ndubuaku, has alleged that the immediate past governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha and members of his family carted away 67 vehicles belonging to the state. In addition, Ndubuaku said Okorocha’s ADC took away five vehicles while his driver went home with one Prado Jeep.
Speaking with newsmen, yesterday, the chairman lamented that other goods allegedly carted away from government house, ministries and…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-okorocha-and-wife-carted-away-67-vehicles-task-force/
- SHOULD MIKEL BE DROPPED FROM THE SUPER EAGLES NOW?
By Emmanuel Ebimoh
As the 2019 African Cup of Nations continues, Nigerians around the world will be more interested in the performance of the Super Eagles in the tournament. Yesterday, the Eagles secured their place in the quarter finals after a 1-0 victory over the Syli Nationals of Guinea, regardless of their remaining group game. It was their second straight win which…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/should-mikel-be-dropped-from-the-super-eagles-now/
FRIDAY 28TH JUNE
- Malabu Scandal: Obasanjo Gave Etete Oil Block To “Shore Up Political Support In Southern Nigeria”, Ex-Russian Diplomat Tells Court
A former Russian Ambassador charged with corruption over the OPL 245 scandal, Ednan Tofik Ogly Agaev, has claimed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo gave Dan Etete the initially revoked OPL 245 oil block “to shore up political support in the south of Nigeria.”
Etete was Minister of Petroleum…
“I’ll Be Osun State Governor By Next Friday” ― Adeleke Declares
The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) flag bearer in the September 22, 2018, gubernatorial election in Osun, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday declared he would become the governor of the state by next week Friday.
He expressed optimism that the Supreme Court judgment slated for July 5 in the appeal filed against the Court of Appeal…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/ill-be-osun-state-governor-by-next-friday-%e2%80%95-adeleke-declares/
- N4.6 Billion Fraud: Fani-Kayode Begs Court To Ignore Statement To EFCC But Judge Rules Against Him
The federal high court Ikoyi, Lagos has ruled against the ea of Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation, asking the court to ignore the statement he offered to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Justice Ridean Aikawa ruled against Fani-Kayode on Monday during the hearing of the N4.6 billion money laundering case…
- Corps members caught smoking Indian hemp will be dismissed – NYSC DG
The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has said that any corps members caught smoking Indian hemp would be dismissed.
Ibrahim stated this while addressing Batch B Stream 2 corps members undergoing orientation at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Sagamu, on Friday.
The director-general noted that if anyone…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/just-incorps-members-caught-smoking-indian-hemp-will-be-dismissed-nysc-dg/
- How Osinbajo is helping herdsmen create Fulani Ruga settlements in Nigeria – Miyetti Allah
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, has disclosed that the office of the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo was helping herdsmen to create the Ruga settlement across the country.
This was disclosed by the General Secretary of MACBAN, Baba Uthman Ngelzarma, while appearing on Channels Television programme Sunrise Daily.
Recall that Buhari government had…
- PRESS RELEASE: VICE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE NOT SUPERVISING ‘RUGA’ SETTLEMENTS
Contrary to claims reported in sections of the media, the establishment of Ruga settlements is not being supervised by the Office of the Vice President.
The Ruga initiative is different from the National Livestock Transformation Plan approved by State governors under the auspices of the National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/press-release-vice-presidents-office-not-supervising-ruga-settlements/
SATURDAY 29TH JUNE
- Why Ministerial Appointment Is Being Delayed – Boss Mustapha Reveals
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha has given reasons why President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial list is being delay.
Speaking on the sidelines of the just concluded meetings of the African Export-import Bank in Moscow, Boss Mustapha explained…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/why-ministerial-appointment-is-being-delayed-boss-mustapha-reveals/
- MUST READ: The Most Important Step to Understanding your Partner
To say that relationships are difficult is an understatement. As a psychotherapist and couples counselor over the past decade, I have been interviewing and providing therapy to many couples. The first thing I learned, which was confirmed by thousands of interviews/counseling sessions with my own clients, was that men and women…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/must-read-the-most-important-step-to-understanding-your-partner/
- I’ll extend war on insecurity, corruption to border areas, Buhari assures ICC
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed the determination of his government to extend the fight against corruption and insecurity in Nigeria to the border areas of the country.
Buhari has also assured the International Criminal Court of (ICC) of Nigeria ’ s continued support to enable it fulfill its mandate .
The President, who stated…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/ill-extend-war-on-insecurity-corruption-to-border-areasbuhari-assures-icc/
- FG To Begin Ruga Settlements In 11 States
Despite the harsh criticism of the planned establishment of Ruga settlements across the country, the Federal Government is set to commence the pilot phase of the project in Taraba, Adamawa, Plateau, Kaduna and seven other states.
It was learnt in Abuja on Friday that the execution of the project would…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-fg-to-begin-ruga-settlements-in-11-states/
- COZA Pastor Vs Mrs Dakolo: Read This “Before You Join The Band Wagon”
Before you accuse or believe that story, remember Neymer’s case
Had it been that the innocent guy has no evidence by now the world will be tearing him limb for limb, his club would have sacked him and all endorsement destroyed.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/coza-pastor-vs-mrs-dakolo-read-this-before-you-join-the-band-wagon/
- FG is not planning to grab/invades’ land in states. That’s not true! RUGA plan is mainly for states that are ready~Senior official at FMARD
Despite the harsh criticism of the planned establishment of Ruga settlements across the country, the Federal Government is set to commence the pilot phase of the project in Taraba, Adamawa, Plateau, Kaduna and seven other states, Saturday PUNCH’s investigations have confirmed.
It was learnt in Abuja on Friday that the execution of the project would start in 11 states including Sokoto, Nasarawa, Kogi, Katsina, Kebbi, Zamfara and Niger.
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