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With so much activities unraveling daily in Politics, Entertainment, Sports, and Lifestyle, your daily dose of the news cannot be compromised. Throughout the week, 9News Nigeria brought you all the latest breaking news as they happened around the world. If you missed any of our major news during the week, here’s a detailed recap just for you.

MONDAY 22^ND APRIL

FULL DETAIL: CHRISTIANS UNDER PRESSURE IN SRI LANKA FOLLOWING EASTER SUNDAY ATTACKS THAT KILLED OVER 200 WORSHIPERS

COLOMBO (9News Nigeria) – More than 200 people were killed and at least 450 injured in bomb blasts that ripped through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, the first major attack on the Indian Ocean island since the end of a civil war 10 years ago.

“I’m Nigerian By Birth” – Atiku Replies APC

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the claim by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that he is not a Nigerian by birth and, therefore, not fit to be President.

Atiku, the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the February 23 presidential election, said he is a Nigerian by birth and was born on…

Amaechi Begs Rivers People & God For Forgiveness

A former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that himself and other political leaders must ask God and the people of the state for forgiveness for things left undone and for the pain and anguish the people have “brazenly suffered.”

How Buhari govt has so far fought corruption – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government says it will be unfair for Nigerians to measure its achievements in the fight against corruption by the number of convictions it has secured.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed stated this on Monday when…

A CALL FOR JUSTICE: Benue SS 2 Girl Raped to death

Before I proceed with this sad story,permit me to share with you the phone numbers of the following:

1.The Medical doctor (Dr Eze, of General Hospital Gboko) who insisted that the sum of N16000 be paid before an autopsy test is carried out on the late Stella’s Corpse.

The money was paid to the doctor…

2023: Yoruba Will Produce Buhari’s Successor – Afenifere

The Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG, in Ekiti State, has declared that the next President of Nigeria will come from the Yoruba nation.

The Ekiti State Coordinator of ARG, Bunmi Awotiku, made the declaration when he spoke with newsmen in Ado-Ekiti, yesterday.

Minimum Wage: “Buhari Has Scammed You” – PDP Tells Nigerian Civil Servants

The Peoples’ Democratic Party has described the minimum wage recently signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari as mere propaganda, deceit and scamming of the Nigerian Civil servants.

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Opposition Party, PDP, Prince Diran Odeyemi disclosed this in a statement he released to the press recently.

10 dead, 30 children hurt as Nigeria policeman rams car into crowd

Ten people were killed and more than 30 injured when a policeman rammed his car into a group of children during an Easter procession in northeast Nigeria , before being killed himself by the angry crowd, witnesses and police sources told AFP Monday.

TUESDAY 23^RD APRIL

Two ‘Armed Robbers’ Lynched To Death In Bayelsa for trying to rob a passerby who had only N1,000 in his pocket.

Angry Residents of Biogbolo community, a suburb of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, on Monday killed two suspected armed robbers in a mob action.

The suspects were part of a five-man gang of notorious robbers in the habit of terrorising the area and robbing unsuspecting business people around…

“We Must Ask God For Forgiveness” – Amaechi Tells Rivers State People

A former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that himself and other political leaders must asked God and the people of the state for forgiveness for things left undone and for the pain and anguish the people have “brazenly suffered.”

Why I spent Easter in hospitals – Peter Obi Reveals

The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Peter Obi has said he spent the easter celebration in hospitals around Anambra State.

The former governor disclosed this while explaining why he visited a Diocesan Hospital in Umueje to mark the Easter celebration in company…

15-Year-Old Gay Boy Commits Suicide Over Bullying In US (Photos)

Students and staff of Huntsville High School, Huntsville, Alabama have been paying tributes to gay boy Nigel Shelby, the 15-year-old high school student who committed suicide last week.

Nigel Shelby reportedly killed himself after being bullied by his schoolmates for being gay.

According to multiple…

”President Buhari’s Father Is From Niger Republic, Not A Nigerian” – Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has come up with a fresh claim about the true nationality of President Muhmmadu Buhari.

Kanu, in his broadcast from the United Kingdom at the weekend, said that neither “dead” Muhammadu Buhari, nor “his replacement” Jibril al Sudani, is qualified to contest for Nigeria’s presidential election.

“Baba Suwe Is Not Dead” – Mr Latin Cries Out Over Death Rumors

Popular Yoruba actor, Mr Latin cries out over fake rumors that Baba Suwe is dead, 9News Nigeria Reports.

Veteran actor, Baba Suwe was earlier reported…

WEDNESDAY 24^TH APRIL

My Generation Has Failed Nigerians – Says Wole Soyinka

Wole Soyinka who spoke on Hard Talk, a BBC programme, stated that his generation has failed Nigerians as the dreams people of his generation had about the country had not materialised. Wole Soyinka gave the above response when…

El-Zakzaky: We’ll Soon Change Our Style – Shi’ites Threaten Buhari Government

Members of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has warned the Nigerian Government not to push them to the wall in their demand for the release of their spiritual leader, Sheik Ibraheem El-Zakzaky.

The group disclosed this on Tuesday during a procession to mark the 68th birthday of El-Zakyzaky and 1,224 days of his detention in Abuja.

ASUU Blasts FG, Aisha Buhari Over Proposed Muhammadu Buhari University

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday slammed the Federal Government and Aisha Buhari, over the proposed plan to establish a private university to be named after President Muhammadu Buhari.

Doctors Are Free To Leave Nigeria, We Have Enough – Dr. Chris Ngige

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, says doctors who feel they want to relocate in search of greener pastures are free to do so as the nation has enough medical personnel.

Ngige said this on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday. The minister was responding…

“Don’t Look For White Collar Jobs, Embrace Carpentry, Plumbing – Ngige Tells Nigerians

Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has advised Nigerians to carpentry, plumbing, and not focus only on white collar jobs.

Ngige believes Nigeria’s high unemployment rate can be greatly reduced if more Nigerians embrace blue collar jobs that are largely neglected.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni Names Best Striker Ahead Of AFCON 2019

Ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, former Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, has named Odion Ighalo as the best striker in the current squad.

Gernot Rohr handed Paul Onuachi his debut against Egypt in an international friendly in March and the lanky forward hit the winner in the first minute of the game.

THURSDAY 25^TH APRIL

“Don’t Look For White Collar Jobs, Embrace Carpentry, Plumbing – Ngige Tells Nigerians

Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has advised Nigerians to carpentry, plumbing, and not focus only on white collar jobs.

Ngige believes Nigeria’s high unemployment rate can be greatly reduced if more Nigerians embrace blue collar jobs that are largely neglected.

Buhari Has Created 8 Million Jobs So Far – Ngige

President Muhammadu Buhari has created about 8 million jobs since he took over power, Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour has said.

Mr Ngige made the claim when he appeared on Channels Television on Wednesday. His principal, Mr Buhari took over power in 2015. That was the first time an opposition candidate trounced an incumbent president in the country.

Airport Cartel Planting Drugs In Passengers’ Luggage Arrested (Photo)

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has nabbed an airport cartel which specializes in planting drugs in passengers’ luggage.

According to the Chairman of the NDLEA, Col. Abdallah (rtd), THe cartel was uncovered after detectives embarked on investigation…

Saudi Arabia Executes 37 People, Crucifies One

The kingdom’s official news agency said Tuesday that Saudi Arabia has executed 37 men convicted of terror-related crimes.

According to an interior ministry statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), one of the convicts was crucified.

President Buhari Leaves For UK ‘On Private Visit’

President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to the United Kingdom on Thursday after a visit to Maiduguri, Borno state, his media office says.

The president was in Lagos on Wednesday to inaugurate projects being executed by the state government.

Adolf Hitler’s ‘Suicide Note’ To Be Sold At Auction For N32 Million (Photos)

A telegraph dubbed “Hitler’s suicide note” containing a defiant final message from the Nazi leader is expected to fetch up to £70,000 (about N32,620,000) at auction.

The historic memo was sent just days before Hitler’s death to one of his favourite commanders, Ferdinand Schörner, who had urged him to flee the besieged capital of the German Third Reich.

“I Will End Saraki, Tinubu’s Rift” – Says Orji Uzor Kalu

Former governor of Abia State and Senator-elect (Abia North), Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has promised to reconcile Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

Fielding questions from journalists in Johannesburg during…

Why Buhari Won’t Dissolve Cabinet Yet – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the Federal Executive Council (FEC) will hold its valedictory session on May 22.

The minister made this disclosure while fielding questions from State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting which was…

Saudi Arabia To Build Refinery In Nigeria

Saudi Arabia has hinted on the possibility of establishing a refinery in Nigeria.

Minister of Energy Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Khalid Al Falih dropped the hint during a meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu in Riyadh.

To Improve ‘Mental Well-Being Of Policemen, IGP Reduces 12-Hour Shifts To Eight Hours

The Nigerian Police has changed its pattern of work to enable officers achieve mental stability in order to protect the public.

The change was announced on Thursday at the maiden conference of the heads of Nigeria Police medical facilities held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

FRIDAY 26^TH APRIL

“Nnamdi Kanu Is A Scammer & Coward, Igbos Are Ijaw Slaves” – Dokubo Threatens To Deal With Kanu If…

Former leader of Niger Delta Militants, Asari Dokubo has lambasted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and also described the Igbos as Ijaw slaves.

In a new video obtained by 9news Nigeria, Asari threatened to deal with Kanu if he tries any nonsense and revealed that he is not a gentle man but original Ijaw man.

Igbos Need Nigeria More Than Nigeria Needs Them & Won’t Break Up – Tony Momoh

Prince Tony Momoh, a former Minister of Information, on Thursday said it is erroneous for some Nigerians to believe that Igbos will secede if they have the opportunity of producing the president of Nigeria.

Wike Employs Fani-kayode, Omokri, Ikenga, Abe, Others To Stop Amaechi

Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State and a former Spokesperson of the defunct New Peoples’ Democratic Party, NPDP, has accused the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, of setting aside a whopping sum of N100 billion for a media campaign against the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi.

President Buhari Donates $500,000, Vehicles To Guinea Bissau For Elections

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the donation of $500,000 to Guinea Bissau to support the country’s election process.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

“Nnamdi Kanu Doesn’t Reply To Servants Of Fulani Caliphates” – IPOB Dep. Leader Speaks On Replying Asari Dokubo

The Deputy leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB,Mazi Uche Mefor has denied that the leader of the group, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu replied Asari Dokubo.

In a statement obtained by 9news Nigeria, Mefor said his attention has been drawn to a concocted, outlandish and quite frankly an outrageous tale published by…

No Going Back On Retirement From Super Eagles – Victor Moses

Victor Moses who spoke about the appeal for him to rescind his decision on quitting the Super Eagles, has stated that there’s no going back on his retirement. Recall that the Chelsea-owned winger had called off his international career after the 2018 World Cup,…

“Buhari Obeyed Court Orders As Military Leader, Failed To Do So In Democracy” – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government of not showing enough respect for Court orders.

Falana wondered why President Buhari always obeyed court orders during his tenure as Head of State from December 31, 1983 to August 27, 1985 but failed to do so in a democracy.

Biafra: Gov. Okowa Reveals When Nigeria Will Breakup

The Delta State Governor, Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday revealed when Nigeria will breakup.

9news Nigeria reports that Okowa said Nigeria as a country will divide the very day the South-South region decided to join struggle for the actualisation of Biafra Republic.

SATURDAY 27^TH APRIL

Court Asked To Sack Adeleke As Senator, Order Salary Refund

Two persons, Akinwale Olaniyi and Akinjide Monsuru, have filed an application seeking the disqualification of Senator Adeleke Adeleke as the lawmaker representing Osun West Senatorial district.

The claimants lodged the suit on Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

“No Evidence Buhari Is In Charge” – PDP

After a cursory assessment of the state of affairs in the nation, the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, has taken a swipe President Muhammadu Buhari‘s led administration, saying there is no indication that the country has a substantive Commander-in-Chief.

Nigerian Girl Breaks Record In Indian University, Bags First Class, Gets A Gold Medal, Scholarship (Photos)

A pretty young Nigerian girl from Igbo extraction, Ms Chideraa Njoku has broken another record in Indian university, 9news Nigeria has learnt.

9news Nigeria gathered that Ms Chideraa Njoku, 22-year-old from Mbaise in Imo state has made Nigeria proud by shattering academic records in Pharmacy in Indian Subharti University.

2023: Tinubu, Igbo Will Never Be Nigeria President – Miyetti Allah Vows

The National President, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Abdullahi Bodejo, has vowed that the National leader of All Progressive Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will never succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.

Bodejo also revealed why it would be difficult for Igbo to become President in Nigeria.

Under Buhari, No Sign Of Government Presence In Nigeria – PDP

The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) says with President Muhammadu Buhari at the helm of affairs, there is no sign of government in the country.

Uche Secondus, the national chairman of the opposition party made the claim on Friday in Abuja while addressing newsmen.

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