With the new dispensation of the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration already on the way, so much has been happening in the Nigerian political sphere. As usual, your preferred online news platform, 9News Nigeria, has always been on ground to keep you abreast of every detail.
If you missed any of the news during week, here’s a detailed recap just for you.
MONDAY 27TH MAY
- Tell govt to honour our agreement, ASUU urges Nigerians
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on well-meaning Nigerians to caution the federal government to honour its agreement with the union to forestall further industrial crisis in the nation’s tertiary education sector.
The union’s President, Biodun Ogunyemi, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/tell-govt-to-honour-our-agreement-asuu-urges-nigerians/
- Buhari should kill looters by hanging, firing squad – Lagos deputy governor
Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari against jailing looters in his second term.
Ojikutu said rather than jail looters, Buhari should ensure that they are killed through firing squad or hanging.
Speaking with Vanguard yesterday, the former…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/buhari-should-kill-looters-by-hanging-firing-squad-lagos-deputy-governor/
- Kano State Governor sends names of 36 newly appointed Perm Secs to NDLEA for drug test
Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has forwarded the names of 36 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to NDLEA for drug test to establish their mental state of health before assuming duties.
The governor warned that any of the new appointees who fails the test would be dropped, adding that his administration has zero-tolerance for drugs.
- Buhari Signs 2019 Budget Of N8.91 Trillion
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2019 Appropriation bill of N8.91 trillion into law few weeks after it was passed by the National Assembly.
The budget consists of N4.65 trillion recurrent expenditure, N2.94 trillion capital expenditure, statutory transfer of N502.58 billion, N2.25 trillion for debt servicing.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-buhari-signs-2019-budget-of-n8-91-trillion/
- ‘Don’t Appoint Akpabio Minister’ – APC Elders Write Buhari
Elders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Akwa Ibom State, have alleged that former governor of the state, Senator Godswill Akpabio is unfit to become a minister under the next administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
The elders, in a letter to President Buhari, which was made available to newsmen yesterday, warned him not to dent his image by appointing…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/dont-appoint-akpabio-minister-apc-elders-write-buhari/
- ‘I’m Leaving N42.5b In Imo Coffers’ – Rochas Okorocha
Outgoing Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha on Monday disclosed he has kept N42.5 billion in the coffers of the state for his successor, Chief Emeka Ihedioha.
Okorocha stated he decided to keep such amount for the in-coming governor so that there won’t be excuses in carrying out activities of the government.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/im-leaving-n42-5b-in-imo-coffers-rochas-okorocha/
TUESDAY 28TH MAY
- Buhari Meets Atiku, El-Rufai, Other Northern Governors
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting behind closed doors Northern governors.
The meeting is being held at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Governors present at the meeting are Governors Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna state, Kashim Shetima of Borno, Yahaya Bello of Kogi, Simon Lalong of Plateau.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-buhari-meets-atiku-el-rufai-other-northern-governors/
- “Corrupt Nigerians Will Come After Me In 2023” – Buhari Cries Out!
On Monday, President Muhammadu Buhari charged the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to keep filled assets declaration forms safe as those facing corruption charges now will come after him in 2023.
The president made the remark when he and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo were receiving fresh assets declaration forms at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
“I am very pleased that you are here, I assure you…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/corrupt-nigerians-will-come-after-me-in-2023-buhari-cries-out/
- “You’re Doing Harm To Yourselves” – Buhari To South-South
Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday minced no words in reminding the people of South-South region of the harm they caused themselves by the destruction of oil facilities.
He said vandals hurt the host communities, where oil is sourced, the majority of the people and the environment more than the government which rely on this resources for the economic wellbeing.
He said this when…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/youre-doing-harm-to-yourselves-buhari-to-south-south/
- Resign, you lack capacity to lead APC – Shuaibu tells Oshiomhole
Another major crisis is brewing in the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the Deputy National Chairman (North) of the party, Senator Lawal Shuaibu has demanded resignation of the National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
He accused Oshiomhole of lacking the capacity to lead a national party.
Shuaibu is holding Oshiomhole responsible for the crisis in the party leading the recent Supreme Court judgement sacking all its candidates in the last election in Zamfara state.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/resign-you-lack-capacity-to-lead-apc-shuaibu-tells-oshiomhole/
- 1966 Coup, Counter-Coup: “I Was All In It” – Says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday went down memory lane, reviewing his career in the military and said it was hellish even as he recounted that he lived through the momentous events, particularly in 1966, which witnessed coups, counter-coups and later a civil war.
The president spoke during a pre-recorded interview aired by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) last night and commented on…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/1966-coup-counter-coup-i-was-all-in-it-says-buhari/
- “I pleaded with Sen. Melaye not to commit suicide” – Witness tells court
A Prosecution witness, on Tuesday, told an FCT High Court that he pleaded with Senator Dino Melaye not to drink the substance he had in his hand when he threatened to commit suicide on April 24, 2018.
A police sergeant with the Inspector-General of Police Special Tactical Squad, Sgt. Alwo Mohammed, testifying to the court, said, “I pleaded with him to get back…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/i-pleaded-with-sen-melaye-not-to-commit-suicide-witness-tells-court/
- $2millon arms probe: Concerned Nigerians want House of Reps Report On Probe Panel Released
Some group of concerned Nigerians have demanded for an holistic probe into the activities of the Presidential Committee on Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement from 2007 to 2015.
They also want all those found culpable brought to book.
The convener of the group, Princess Ajibola…
WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY
- “I only Have N30M, 5 Homes, 270 Heads Of Cattle” – Buhari Declares
President Muhammadu Buhari has in compliance with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, submitted his assets declaration forms to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), with no significant changes in assets as declared in 2015, when he said he had N30m, five homes and 270 heads of cattle.
Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media and Publicity, said the president has submitted his forms in compliance with the law that…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/i-only-have-n30m-5-homes-270-heads-of-cattle-buhari-declares/
- President Buhari Sworn In For Second Term (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari has taken the oath of office for his second term.
The President took the oath on Wednesday, May 2019 in the presence of local and foreign guests at the Eagles Square, Abuja.
The President in his oath pledged…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-president-buhari-sworn-in-for-second-term-photos/
- Ambode’s Four Years Better Than Tinubu’s Eight Years – APC Chieftain Says
Lagos – Alhaji Biliaminu Mustapha, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Epe area of Lagos, has described Governor Akinwunmi Ambode as one of the best governors Nigeria has ever produced.
Speaking with Daily Independent, Mustapha said Ambode’s Four years in charge of governance in Lagos was an eventful one as he achieved what some state governors couldn’t achieve in eight years.
Specifically, he said…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/ambodes-four-years-better-than-tinubus-eight-years-apc-chieftain-says/
- Ambode Left Out As Sanwo-Olu Reads Acceptance Speech (Video)
The incoming governor of Lagos state, was today, inaugurated into office in Lagos, the governor, in his acceptance speech, called on every Lagosian to work together and support his administration as he is for every Lagosian from the Millionaires in Ikeja, to the Slums in makoko and the real estate gurus in lekki.
The governor, thanked…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/ambode-left-out-as-sanwo-olu-reads-acceptance-speech-video/
- Second Term: What I Will do in Ebonyi State – Gov Umahi Reveals
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has pledged to pursue integrated policies of economic development and transformation in his second term in office.
According to the News Agency Nigeria (NAN), Umahi made the pledge on Wednesday in Abakaliki after he was sworn-in for a second term.
He also promised to…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/second-term-what-i-will-do-in-ebonyi-state-gov-umahi-reveals/
THURSDAY 30TH MAY
- Kaduna Female Civil Servants To Enjoy Six Months Maternity Leave – El-Rufai
Few hours after he was sworn-in as the Governor of Kaduna state for second term, Nasir El-Rufai has announced that female civil servants in the state will now enjoy six months maternity leave.
El-Rufai who announced that female civil servants in the state will now enjoy six months maternity leave, disclosed that the decision was reached by yesterday by the State Executive Council. He…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/kaduna-female-civil-servants-to-enjoy-six-months-maternity-leave-el-rufai/
- “I Didn’t Order Demolition Of Any Monument” – Gov Ihedioha
Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha has denied ordering the ongoing demolition of one of the Akachi towers, one of the monuments erected by his predecessor.
The demolition is coming barely 24 hours after Ihedioha assumed office.
Scores of Imo indigenes have condemned the action, stating the monument was constructed with public funds and should not be pulled down to spite the former administration.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/i-didnt-order-demolition-of-any-monument-gov-ihedioha/
- EFCC arraigns woman who blamed snake for JAMB’S missing N35 million
An official of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Philomina Chieshe, in Makurdi, Benue State, is to be arraigned in court on Friday.
Ms Chieshe had claimed that a snake ‘swallowed’ N35 million, belonging to the agency, in her custody,
The official was dragged to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). She will be arraigned alongside
Read more: https://9newsng.com/efcc-arraigns-woman-who-blamed-snake-for-jambs-missing-n35-million/
FRIDAY 31ST MAY
- Man with liver cancer, kidney failure needs N4m
Forty-year-old Paulcy Nnamdi Iwuala is critically ill. He is suffering from liver cancer and kidney failure and urgently needs N10 million for medical attention at Jaypee Hospital, India.
His friends, who formed the group HelpSavePaulcy’sLife, have raised N6 million. They are calling on Nigerians to help raise the balance.
The group stated that Paulcy is going through…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/man-with-liver-cancer-kidney-failure-needs-n4m/
- PENGASSAN President Olabode Johnson is dead
Francis Olabode Johnson, President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has died.
Comrade Johnson died at midnight, after a brief illness in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
A source who confirmed the news to SaharaReporters on Friday said that the PENGASSAN President complained of having a headache before he gave up the ghost.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-pengassan-president-olabode-johnson-is-dead/
- 2019 Budget: Buhari To Spend N1bn On Trips, Osinbajo N300m
President Muhammadu Buhari is to spend a total of N1.001 billion on both local and foreign trips this year, 9News Nigeria reports.
Specifically, the president would spend N751.296 million travelling around the world and N250.021 million locally.
Also, the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo will spend N217.060 million on foreign travels and another N83.74 million on local travels.
The Office of the President would…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/2019-budget-buhari-to-spend-n1bn-on-trips-osinbajo-n300m/
- Court sentences 2 farmers to 7 years in prison each for cattle rustling
Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced two farmers to seven years in prison for cattle rustling.
Delivering judgment, Magistrate Hauwa Yusuf, sentenced Abdullahi Abubakar and Musa Shehu, after they pleaded guilty to three counts of conspiracy, grievous hurt and cattle rustling.
Yusuf, who did not give the convicts an option to pay a fine, said the punishment would serve as deterrent to others.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/court-sentences-2-farmers-to-7-years-in-prison-each-for-cattle-rustling/
SATURDAY 1ST JUNE
- FG Declares Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th Public Holidays For Eid-Al-Fitr
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th June as public holidays to mark the Muslim Eid-Al-Fitr celebration.
A statement released by…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-fg-declares-tuesday-4th-wednesday-5th-public-holidays-for-eid-al-fitr/
- Opposition yet to give up on coup against Buhari- Pro-democracy group reacts to “change” of security chiefs
The National Democratic Front has accused opposition and enemies of democracy of being desperate to oust the current government led by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The group warned them against heating up of the polity by those attracting unnecessary attention to the military with propaganda.
NDF was reacting to…
- “Tell Believeable Lies,” These Ones Won’t Fly – Okorocha Fires Ihedioha, PDP
A former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has said that the new Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, government in Imo State with Chief Emeka Ihedioha as governor has taken off well with series of lies.
Okorocha said the new government has also shown that it is allergic to truth, and should therefore not be believed or taken seriously by Nigerians of goodwill.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/tell-believeable-lies-these-ones-wont-fly-okorocha-fires-ihedioha-pdp/
- ‘I Wonder How Buhari Became A General Considering Insecurity’ – Aisha Yesufu
Aisha Yesufu, the fiery co-convener of BBOG has revealed that she wonders how Buhari became a General considering the state of Nigeria’s insecurity.
Recounting the intimidation she has faced over her involvement in the BBOG campaign, Aisha Yesufu who revealed that she wonders how…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/i-wonder-how-buhari-became-a-general-considering-insecurity-aisha-yesufu/
- Sen. Dino Malaye Declares For Kogi Gov. Race, Vows To Defeat Yahaya Bello
Ahead of Governorship Election in Kogi State, Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has joined the race to be the next governor of the state.
9news Nigeria gathered that Dino Melaye made the…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-sen-dino-malaye-declares-for-kogi-gov-race-vows-to-defeat-yahaya-bello/
SUNDAY 2ND MAY
- “I Was Approached To Join In Destroying Tinubu” — Says El-Rufai
Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, on Friday, claimed that some unnamed people asked him to join in a plot to destroy All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Senator Bola Tinubu.
Governor el-Rufai stated this while he was playing host to 121 members-elect of the House of Representatives who were…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/i-was-approached-to-join-in-destroying-tinubu-says-el-rufai/
- Tinubu, Yahaya Bello, Dangote, Ned Nwoko, Dino Melaye, Natasha Nominated For Peace Award
The prestigious National Peace Awards would be proudly hosted in FCT this year on the 5th of July at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. The annual award is organised to recognise personalities and agencies who have been devoted to peace and conflict management across Nigeria.
According to Dr. Adejo Suleiman, the National President of Messengers of Peace and Host of the National Peace Awards, he stated that this year’s award occasion will…
- Shiites extending its terror activities beyond Nigeria — Group
The Coalition in Defence of Democracy and Good Governance has condemned the burning of the American and Israeli flags by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), better known as Shiites in Abuja.
The Shiites ablaze the national flags of the US and Israel during a massive protest in Abuja on Friday.
The protesters, who…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/shiites-extending-its-terror-activities-beyond-nigeria-group/
- Say no to godfathers, Pastor Adeboye tells political office holders
Pastor E. A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has an advice for political office holders, according to Vanguard pastor Adeboye says; Be serving-leaders.
Trying to distinguish between a serving-leader and a servant-leader, the revered cleric said, “This arrangement (servant-leader) is common in the political sphere, and cannot serve the interest of the people.
If you are in such situation, remember you will give account of your service to God and not to a godfather”. Adeboye spoke in a message to…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/say-no-to-godfathers-pastor-adeboye-tells-political-office-holders/
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