Monday 6^th January

No electricity tariff increase yet – FG

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it has not approved any tariff increase yet.

Usman Arabi, General Manager, Public Affairs, NERC, clarified this in a statement issued on the agency’s website, obtained by…

‘Reconsider Travelling To Nigeria’ – US Warns Citizens

Following the Friday killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in a drone airstrike, the United States has cautioned Americans to reconsider travelling to or across Nigeria.

The US Embassy in Nigeria, in a statement on its website, admonished American citizens to review their personal security measures, be…

“We Will Not Lament The Death Of A Terrorist” – Boris Johnson Speaks On Soleimani

BORIS Johnson said Britain “will not lament the death” of Qasem Soleimani – as he flew back from holiday with the Middle East on the brink of war.

The Prime Minister broke his silence on the US drone strike on the second most powerful man in Iran, who he said slaughtered thousands of…

“FG To Lift 100 Million Nigerians Out Of Poverty In 2020” – Minister Of Finance, Zainab

The Federal Government has promised to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty by providing enabling environment for small businesses. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed Shamsuna, stated this in an interview with NTA, which was quoted and published on the ministry’s twitter handle Monday morning.

The tweet said: “President Muhammadu Buhari has…

Soleimani: Shiites, Others Protest In Abuja, Block Highway, Burn US Flag

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria and some youths on Monday protested the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and his aides in a drone airstrike by the United States.

The Shi’ites burnt American flags at the Banex, Wuse area of…

Tuesday 7^th January

Iran Will Never Have A Nuclear Weapon – President Trump Tweets

President Donald Trump on Monday repeated his insistence that Iran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, amid mounting tension over the US killing of a top Iranian commander.

Writing in all-caps, the…

10 States Ready To Pay N30,000 Minimum Wage – NLC (See List)

About ten states have concluded negotiations with workers on consequential adjustments and ready to implement the N30, 000 national minimum wage, the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has said.

Already, workers in Lagos and Kaduna, along…

2020 Prophecy: God Told Me Pastors Adeboye, Oyedepo, Kumuyi Will Die Soon, They ’ll Not Make Heaven– Apostle Okikijesu

Apostle Paul Okikijesu of the Christ Apostolic Miracle Ministry has declared that God told him that Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor W.F Kumuyi of Deeper Life Bible Church and Bishop Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church, will die soon.

In what he described as…

“You Can’t Force Buhari To Make Public His Assets Second Time” – Femi Adesina

A presidential spokesperson on Tuesday said there was no law that mandates President Muhammadu Buhari to declare his assets publicly.

The presidency was reacting to…

“US Soldiers In Middle East Will Go Home In Coffins” – Hezbollah Chief Spits Fire!

The United States Of America Soldiers and officers have been threatened by the secretary General of the Lebanese movement Hezbollah, Seyed Hassan Nasrallah.

According to him, the US soldiers would…

Wednesday 8^th January

“All is well!” Donald Trump responds to Iran’s attack at US Military bases, vows to make statement today

By Emmanuel Ebimoh

Following the recent Iran’s attack at two U.S Military bases in Iraq, United States president, Donald Trump has downplayed the effect of this retaliating strike by the Iranians, confirming that “All is well”.

Donald Trump, who prefers using social media platform, Twitter to strongly air his views on different matters, reiterated in his…

“Israel Will Not Join America In War Against Iran” – Says Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu has told his security cabinet that Israel should ‘stay out of’ any fallout sparked by the killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.

The Israeli Prime Minister told top ministers on…

‘I’m 100% PDP Member And Nothing More’ Gov. Umahi Says

Governor David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State, on Wednesday, said he is a full member of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, and nothing.

Umahi who noted that he is 100% PDP said politics should be separated from personal relationship.

“If you value your own life, you will not threaten the lives of our people” – Donald Trump makes statement in reaction to Iranian attack

By Emmanuel Ebimoh

“Soleimani’s hands were drenched in both American and Iranian blood. He should have been terminated long ago. By removing Soleimani we have sent a powerful message to carry us: If you value your own life, you will not threaten the lives of our people.”

President of the United States, Donald Trump has…

Thursday 9^th January

US Vs Iran: “Donald Trump Is An Inspiration” – Pastor Adeboye’s Son, Leke Says

The Senior Personal Assistant of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Leke Adeboye has described the US President, Donald Trump as an inspiration.

Adeboye commended Trump for his actions even as…

It might be diffifult for APC to get votes in 2023 – Adebayo Shittu

Former Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu, has said that it might be difficult for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to get votes in the 2023 general elections if it fails to put its house in order.

The immediate past minister stated this on Wednesday in Osogbo, Osun state capital, while featuring on ‘The Frontliners” a programme…

Suspected Missile Piece Found Near Ukrainian Plane Crash Site(Photo)

A suspected missile piece has been found near the Ukrainian plane crash site.

According to report, there is a great concern that Islamic regime mistook the plane for a fighter jet and shot it down, causing the deaths of 176 passengers (82 of them were Iranian).

NUC Scraps Mass Communications Degrees

The National Universities Commission, NUC, has phased out Mass Communication Degree in Nigeria institutions.

With the development, there will be no more Mass Communication as a degree programme in universities in Nigeria.

Friday 10^th January

We’ll Position Universities To Produce Quality Graduates – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said Federal Government will give more attention to improving personnel and infrastructure of universities to produce quality graduates, assuring that education will, henceforth, be a top priority in development goals of the country.

President Buhari, who received leadership of…

Jubilation As Gov. Umahi Pays New Minimum Wage To Ebonyi Workers on 10th January

Jubilation rocked Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Capital after Governor David Nweze Umahi paid civil servants the new minimum wage of N30,000

With this, it’s crystal clear that Ebonyi has taken the lead in the states that aligned with the Federal Government and Nigeria Labour Congress agreement for…

I Joined Politics Because I’m Not Corrupt – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed why he decided to become to join partisan politics after release from prison.

Speaking when he received the Youths leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who came from across the country to pay him a visit in Abuja, Buhari said he…

EFCC Speaks On Arresting Atiku

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has urged the general public to disregard report circulating (Not on 9news Nigeria) that the commission arrested former Vice-president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar.

The commission in a statement made available to 9News Nigeria said its attention has been drawn to an online report which claimed that the Commission on…

Popular Nigerian Writer, Chukwuemeka Ike Dies At 88

Popular Nigerian Writer, Chukwuemeka Ike, has died at the age of 88.

According to our source, the novelist died on Thursday in Anambra State.

Until his death, he was the traditional ruler of Ndikelionwu community in Orumba, Anambra, a position he held since 2008.

During his lifetime, he served…

Saturday 11^th January

JAMB suspends use of National Identification Number for 2020 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended the use of the National Identification Number for registration for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination UTME, until 2021.

The registrar of JAMB, Ishaq Oloyede, who…

Dangote Shuns Innoson Motors, Orders 10,000 Trucks From Indonesia

Dangote Group has reportedly ordered 10,000 light pickup trucks from Indonesia.

However, Dangote company appears to have shunned Nigerian renowned carmaker, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, IVM, as the trucks are coming in from Indonesia.

Putu Juli Ardika, the Indonesian Director of…

“No More Declaration Of Winners In Violent Polls” – Says INEC Chairman, Mahmood

If the recent threat by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is anything to go by, then it will no longer be business as usual for politicians who rely on violence and other means outside the confines of the law to be declared winners and defend same at the Law Courts.

The Commission has vowed that going forward, even…