9News Nigeria Weekly News Recap – Monday 19th to Saturday 24th August

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MONDAY 19TH AUGUST

  • Ekweremadu Attack: ‘Nnamdi Kanu Collected Bribe Against Igbo Presidency’ – Adeyanju

Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, on Sunday reiterated his claim that leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, collected money from Northerners to ensure an Igbo man never becomes Nigeria’s President.

Adeyanju said the attack on the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu by IPOB members in Germany was a proof that Kanu and his group were being sponsored to compromise the South East.

Read more: https://9newsng.com/ekweremadu-attack-nnamdi-kanu-collected-bribe-against-igbo-presidency-adeyanju/

  • Orji Kalu Breaks Silence On Cancelling Trip To Germany Over IPOB Threats

Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has said he did not suspend his planned medical check-up to Germany because of what happened to Sen. Ike Ekweremadu.

According to him, “I have been in my country home interacting with the people and settling disputes. The news that I suspended by planned medical check-up in Germany was not true.

Read more: https://9newsng.com/orji-kalu-breaks-silence-on-cancelling-trip-to-germany-over-ipob-threats/

  • German Government deports Nigerians 48 hours after Ekweremadu attack

The German government has deported a new batch of Nigerian migrants less than 48 hours after the attack on former Deputy President of the Senate Ike Ekweremadu by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) NAN reports.

Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, was on Saturday disgraced by suspected members of the…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/german-government-deports-nigerians-48-hours-after-ekweremadu-attack/

  • Court orders CBN to pay N8bn over Benue communities’ invasion by soldiers in 2001

The Federal High Court on Monday ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria to immediately pay the sum of N8bn awarded in favour of some Tiv communities in Logo, Ukum, Kwande and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas of Benue State for the losses of lives and property they suffered during the invasions by soldiers of…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/breakingcourt-orders-cbn-to-pay-n8bn-over-benue-communities-invasion-by-soldiers-in-2001/

TUESDAY 20TH AUGUST

Bayern Munich have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona on a season-long loan deal which includes an option to buy.

Bayern Munich have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona on a season-long loan deal which includes an option to buy.

The German side will pay…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/coutinho-seals-loan-move-to-bayern-wants-permanent-deal/

  • EFCC Raids Ambode’s Residence

Agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are raiding the residence of Akinwumi Ambode, former governor…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-efcc-raids-ambodes-residence/

  • Nnamdi Kanu Blasts PDP, APC For Calling For Prosecution Of Ekweremadu’s Attacker

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has knocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) for calling for the arrest and prosecution of the attackers of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

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Ekweremadu who was attending a cultural event by the Ndi-igbo Germany community as a speaker/special guest of honour was…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/nnamdi-kanu-blasts-pdp-apc-for-calling-for-prosecution-of-ekweremadus-attacker/

  • Buhari Sacks Lauretta Onochie, Bashir Ahmad, Reappoints Adesina, Shehu

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked his media aide, Lauretta Onochie.

The president reappointed Femi Adesina and Garba Shehu as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity and Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, respectively.

Also reappointed is Laolu Akande,…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-buhari-sacks-lauretta-onochie-bashir-ahmad-reappoints-adesina-shehu/

  • Gunmen Attack Deputy-Governor, 5 Police Officers killed

Heavily armed gunmen on Tuesday attacked the convoy of the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Emmanuel Agbadu Akube, leading to the death of 5 policemen.

POLITICS NIGERIA learned that the attack occurred around 4 pm as the governor was returning from a function in Abuja to the state capital, Lafia.

The robbers laid ambushed…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-gunmen-attack-deputy-governor-5-police-officers-killed/

WEDNESDAY 21ST DAY

  • How We Were Attacked At Ambode’s House – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has finally admitted raiding former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode’s home after denying the report earlier.

Though eyewitnesses said the anti-graft agency’s operatives were stopped by residents of Epe (Ambode’s hometown), the EFCC claimed they were attacked by Ambode’s hoodlums in a statement released by its head of media and publicity Wilson Uwajuren. He further…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/how-we-were-attacked-at-ambodes-house-efcc/

  • Buhari to ministers: Channel your requests, executive matters through Kyari, SGF

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, told the incoming ministers to submit any request meant for him to his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari, while all executive matters should be forwarded to Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha.

The president also charged the ministers-designate, who are expected to be inaugurated today, to work collaboratively and purposefully to achieve…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/buhari-to-ministers-channel-your-requests-executive-matters-through-kyari-sgf/

  • Wadume: Police Arrest APGA Chairman, Islamic Cleric, 6 Others

The chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Ibbi local government area and seven other people, including an Islamic cleric, were arrested by the Police in connection with a wanted kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Wadume’s case.

The APGA chairman, said to be a close friend of Wadume, had led seven other members of the party from Ibbi and an Islamic cleric to DCP Abba…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/wadume-police-arrest-apga-chairman-islamic-cleric-6-others-politics/

  • Buhari Still Petroleum Minister As Lai Mohammed, Ngige, Amaechi Retain Positions (See Full List)
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President Muhammadu Buhari is still i charge of the petroleum ministry as he announced Timipre Sylva as minister of state for petroleum.

Lai Mohammed is still in charge of information ministry, Chris Ngige (labour) and Mohammed Bello (federal capital territory).

See full list,

  1. Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah – Abia, Mines and Steel Development, State

  2. Muhammed…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/buhari-still-petroleum-minister-as-lai-mohammed-ngige-amaechi-retain-positionssee-full-list/

  • Donald Duke loses Ikoyi home over alleged N540m debt

Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, and United Bank for Africa to take over an Ikoyi, Lagos property of former governor of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke, over an alleged N537,334,360.77 debt.

According to Vanguard, the order was pursuant to an ex parte application, brought before the court by AMCON and UBA.

The defendants…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/donald-duke-loses-ikoyi-home-over-alleged-n540m-debt/

THURSDAY 22ND AUGUST

  • Employers and workers never had it as good as under my tenure —Ngige

Returning Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has said employers and workers in Nigeria had their best period under his tenure.

He also promised to resolve the lingering problem of the implementation of the new N30,000 national minimum wage.

Ngige, who was speaking shortly after…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/employers-and-workers-never-had-it-as-good-as-under-my-tenure-ngige/

  • Buhari To Visit South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari will embark on a state visit to South Africa as part of the efforts to put an end to incessant xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in that country.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, disclosed this wednesday in Abuja during an interaction with the media shortly after he was inaugurated.

Read more: https://9newsng.com/buhari-to-visit-south-africa-over-xenophobic-attacks-on-nigerians/

  • Nigeria: I’ll End Minimum Wage Implementation Controversy – Ngige

The reappointed Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has pledged to promote industrial harmony and speed up processes for the implementation of the new minimum wage.

Mr Ngige, while addressing journalists at his residence after his inauguration as minister by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja,…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/nigeria-ill-end-minimum-wage-implementation-controversy-ngige/

  • Ronaldo: I Can Choose To End Career Next Year Or I Can Play Until I’m 40 Or 41

Ronaldo told Portuguese television program that he would play until he turned 41 year old.

Speaking about his financial problems in 2018, Ronaldo said: “On a personal level, 2018 has been the most difficult year. It hurts when people question you, but thank god you’re innocent.”

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Read more: https://9newsng.com/ronaldo-i-can-choose-to-end-career-next-year-or-i-can-play-until-im-40-or-41/

FRIDAY 23RD AUGUST

  • Chris Ngige Shows His Traditional Dance Moves (Photos,Video)

Former senator and current minister of labour Dr Chris Ngige Dances traditionally to celebrate his reappointment as Minister.

The Minister was one of the people reappointed by President Muhammadu Buhari to continue his work from where he stopped.

Read more: https://9newsng.com/chris-ngige-shows-his-traditional-dance-moves-photosvideo/

  • Oshiomhole Reacts To Arrest Of 80 Nigerians By FBI For Internet Fraud

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomole has reacted to the arrest of 80 Nigerians by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) charged and indicted with conspiracy to commit fraud, conspiracy to launder money as well as aggravated identity theft.

Several others also face additional fraud and money laundering charges.

Read more: https://9newsng.com/oshiomhole-reacts-to-arrest-of-80-nigerians-by-fbi-for-internet-fraud/

  • Nnamdi Kanu Orders Attack on Buhari in Japan

Nnamdi Kanu Orders Attack on Buhari in Japan.

The leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has ordered his members to attack President Muhammadu Buhari in Japan.

9news Nigeria had reported that President Muhammadu Buhari will on Sunday depart…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/79139-2/

SATURDAY 24TH AUGUST

  • “Enough Is Enough” – Kanu Fumes, Calls On Biafrans, Yorubas, Others To Arrest Buhari In Japan

The leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has once again called on Biafrans, Yorubas, and those from middle belt living in Japan to ensure that President Muhammadu Buhari whom he describes as impostor Jubril-Buhari is disgraced and arrested.

9news Nigeria had reported that President Muhammadu…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-enough-is-enough-kanu-fumes-calls-on-biafrans-yorubas-others-to-arrest-buhari-in-japan/

  • “APC Gave Me N13m For 2019 Election” – Notorious Kidnapper, Wadume

Notorious Kidnapper, Alhaji Hamisu Wadume has revealed that the All Progressive Congress, APC gave him N13m during the 2019 general elections.

Speaking with journalists, Wadume said he is not a kidnapper, but have sold arms to several kidnappers.

Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-apc-gave-me-n13m-for-2019-election-notorious-kidnapper-wadume/

  • Saudi Arabia To Execute 23 Nigerians (See Full List)

At least twenty three Nigerians are currently awaiting execution in Saudi Arabia for drug-related offences.

They were convicted for flouting the Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Control Law, issued under Royal Decree No. M/39 dated 8/7/1428AH, which is punishable by death.

Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-saudi-arabia-to-execute-23-nigerians-see-full-list/

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