Monday 18^th November

I owe nobody apology declaring Rivers Christian state, Wike insists

Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has maintained that he owes nobody an apology declaring Rivers a Christian state.

He stated that the criticisms notwithstanding, the reality remains that the state is Christian.

The governor, who spoke during the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Holy Ghost Rally themed “Divine Help” at the Adokiye…

Bayelsa Election: 13 Things To Note About Incoming Governor, David Lyon

Here are 13 things you should know about David Lyon

1. His full name is David Lyon Perewonrimi
2. He is the CEO of Darlon Security and Guard, a private security firm in Bayelsa state.
3. He was born into the Olodiana clan of Southern Ijaw local government area of the state.
4. He is a wealthy businessman.
5. He is not a very

President Buhari Finally Reacts To Bayelsa State Election

President Muhammadu Buhari has finally congratulates most warmly, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the November 16 election in Bayelsa State, David Lyon, on his impressive victory.

In a statement made available to 9News Nigeria on Monday, President…

Kogi: Melaye, Wada, Akpoti React To Governorship, Senatorial Elections

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) in Saturday’s Kogi governorship election, Musa Wada, has described the results so far released by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a sham.

He rejected the results saying it did not reflect the wishes of the people who willingly cast their votes for him.

Bayelsa/Kogi Election: “No democracy in Nigeria” – Kingsley Moghalu Says

Former presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party, YPP, Kingsley Moghalu has lamented the conduct of November 16 elections in Bayelsa and Kogi States.

The former presidential candidate declared that what transpired during Kogi and Bayelsa States respectively shows that Nigeria has no democracy.

Tuesday, 19^th November

Saraki, others punished by Nigerians, says Oshiomhole

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole on Monday said Nigerians punished the 16 senators who defected from the party with former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, last year.

He said it was a big lesson that the electorate will wait for those who decamp.

Oshiomhole spoke with State House correspondents when…

WOW!!! Popular Nigerian Gospel Singer, Sinach, Welcomes First Child At 46 After 5 Years Of Marriage

Popular Nigerian Gospel singer, Osinachi Joseph Kalu, aka, Sinach, has finally delivered a baby after five years of marriage.

9news Nigeria gathered that the Gospel Singer welcomed the first child at the age of 46.

This was made known by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. He…

AMAZING: 9 Year old child genius graduates from university with Engineering degree.

While other children of his age are busy playing with toys and building sand castles, one child, nine years old is getting ready to bag his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

Nigerian Senate throws away hate speech bill, Senator Sabi Abdullahi threatened.

Worried by the spate of criticisms that has greeted the Hate Speech Bill which passed first reading last week, the Senate has distanced itself from the proposed legislation

The acting spokesperson for the red chamber, Senator Godiya Akwashiki, told journalists in Abuja on Monday that contrary to widespread impression, the bill was not…

Former CPS Onwuemedo lambast Ihedioha’s Government on Taskforce Rampage in Imo

The former Chief Press Secretary CPS to the former Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state, Sam Onwuemedo has condemned the activities of Tasks forces seen everywhere in the state of their wicked and heartless extortion of money from Imolites and drivers in the name of generating revenue to meet up the state government 100billion Naira IGR even when the government had announced the stoppage of such revenue drives at the moment.

Onwuemedo had maintained that…

Wednesday, 20^th November

N1tn spent on NASS constituency projects in 10yrs without results – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the over N1 trillion spent on the constituency projects of National Assembly members in the last 10 years has produced no results.

He said data collected from Nigerians in rural communities showed that they had not felt the impact of such projects.
Buhari spoke at the National Summit on…

FBI-Wanted Scammer, Oluwatosin Forfeits House, Cars. Bags Prison Term (Photos)

An FBI-wanted scammer, Emmanuel Adedeji Oluwatosin, was convicted on Tuesday by Justice M S. Sifawa of the Sokoto State High court sitting in Sokoto, over $150,000 internet fraud.

The charge reads, “that you Adedeji Emmanuel Oluwatosin, sometime between January and July 2019 at Sokoto within the jurisdiction of the Sokoto State High Court did steal the sum of $150, 000.00 (One Hundred and fifty Thousand Dollars) through wire funds transfer from multiple foreign victims by fraudulent intrusion into their retirement accounts domiciled in United States of America via internet and transferred the said sums into…

Forced Election Results: President, Governors, Senators Risk 3-Year Jail Term

The Senate has initiated moves to impose criminal sanctions on any person who threatens or coerces an electoral officer into declaring results of an election.

Under the proposed law, presidents, governors, senators and others seeking political offices would be jailed for three years if found guilty of forcing electoral officers to declare results under duress. The law also proposes a fine of up to N1 million for…

Burna Boy is Nigeria’s only Grammy Award nominee for 2020

Nigerian artist Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has been nominated for the 2020 Grammy Awards.

His latest album ‘African Giant’ has been nominated in the Best World Album category. Other contendersfor the same win are Altin Gün for Gece, Bokanté & Metropole Orkest Conducted By Jules Buckley for What Heat, Nathalie Joachim With…

Jonathan’s sacrifices for democracy will inspire future generations – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday felicitated with former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 62nd birthday.

Buhari, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, joined the nation in praying for good health and strength for Jonathan to keep serving the nation.

The President rejoiced with family, friends and political associates of the former president and lauded him for good counsels to leaders within…

Thursday, 21^st November

Jonathan Compromised Bayelsa Poll To Avoid Malabu Oil Scam Probe – Sule Lamido Says

A former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of working against the interest of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the just-concluded governorship election in Bayelsa State.

In a short Facebook post sent by his media aide, Mansur Ahmed, the former governor said Mr Jonathan supported the…

FG Approves 500m Euro Credit Suisse Sovereign Guarantee Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja

The federal government has approved the issuance of Euro 500 million sovereign guarantee from the Credit Suisse AG London Branch and a syndicate of international lenders.

Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba, told State House correspondents Wednesday after the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. He said the…

Pressure Mounts On PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus To Resign

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Prince Uche Secondus is under intense pressure to vacate office over alleged constitutional breaches, misappropriation of funds and failure to lead the party to victory in the 2015 and 2019 general elections.

Secondus has also allegedly failed to call for major meetings of the various organs of the party including the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting which is the second highest decision-making organ of the party.

According to report, the pressure is…

Reps Call For Abolishment Of ‘Acceptance Fee’ Into Tertiary Institutions

The House of Representatives on Wednesday called for the abolishment of ‘acceptance fees’ paid by students offered admission into various institutions in Nigeria.

A motion moved by Emeka Chinedu, PDP-Imo (Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency), Wednesday got the lawmakers debating about how to reverse this trend.

Friday, 22^nd November

Apostle Suleman To Launch Mobile Network In The UK

President of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Johnson Suleman, has announced that his ministry would soon be launching a ‘mobile network’ in the United Kingdom.

The preacher revealed his plans in a tweet on Thursday.

He, however, did not reveal…

Tragedy, as Pastor slumps, dies shortly after defecting to APC in Edo

A cleric identified as Pastor Aimola John, has reportedly slumped and died shortly after joining Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress in Benin City yesterday.

Aimola, a former chairmanship candidate for Owan East Local Governemnt Area of Edo State,
was said to have been pronounced dead at the hospital he was rushed to.

He was said to…

I’m Not Running For Another Term, So I Can Afford To Be Reckless, Says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he “can afford to be reckless because” he would not be needing the votes of Nigerians again in another election.

Buhari made the declaration on Friday during the National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.

He said that apart from the fact that…

Buhari promises Nigerians, says he won’t make mistake of third term

The president and commander in chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, former General Muhammadu Buhari, has vehemently denounced notions of third term agenda.

General Buhari has said that any attempt to run for a third term in office will be a grievous mistake which he won’t ever make.

He made the statement during…

Drug situation in Nigeria, public health crisis — Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said that the current drug situation in Nigeria is a public health crisis of unprecedented proportions.

Ehanire said this during the two-day 22nd Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria (SOFON) in Abuja on Friday.

The Minister, represented by the…

Saturday, 23^rd November

Air Peace CEO, Onyema Indicted For Fraud, Money Launding By US Department Of Justice

Allen Ifechukwu Athan Onyema, the Chairman, CEO, and founder of Air Peace, a Nigerian airline, has been charged with bank fraud and money laundering for moving more than $20 million from Nigeria through United States bank accounts in a scheme involving false documents based on the purchase of airplanes, the United States Department of Justice announced Friday.

Air Peace is Nigeria’s largest and fastest growing airline.
The statement by the Northern District of Georgia DOJ said Air Peace’s Chief of Administration and Finance, Ejiroghene Eghagha, has…

UN, EU set aside $40m to eliminate violence against Nigerian women, girls

The United Nations and European Union have set aside $ 40 million to carry out a massive campaign to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls in Nigeria.

Experts at the Media Engagement Meeting organised by Spotlight Initiative through collaboration of the United Nations, European Union and UNICEF said this campaign has become necessary giving the need for the urgent elimination of…

U.S. Seizes $14 million In Bank Accounts Linked To Airpeace Boss, Allen Onyema

At least $14.2 million linked to the accounts of Airpeace Boss, Allen Onyema has been frozen by the United States of America authorities.

9news Nigeria had reported that Mr. Onyema and Ejiroghene Eghagha, Air Peace’s head of finance and administration, were recently indicted for alleged money laundering and bank fraud in the United States.

Nothing can make me withdraw hate speech bill —Senator Abdullahi

The senator who reintroduced the controversial hate speech bill that seeks tougher punishment for purveyors of hate speech and falsehood, Aliyu Abdullahi, claimed on Monday he has been receiving threat messages from Nigerians after the bill scaled the first reading at the upper legislative chamber.

The National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speech Bill was reintroduced in the Senate last week and the defiant senator told journalists…

9News Nigeria Weekly News Recap – Monday 18th to Saturday 23rd November

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