Monday 25^th November

Kogi Election: ‘Dino Melaye Brought Violence, We Have Evidence’ – Yahaya Bello’s Aide

The Kogi government has accused Dino Melaye of being responsible for the violence in the state during the just concluded governorship and Senatorial election.

Mohammed Onogwu, Chief Press Secretary to Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello made…

BANNED: Uber loses licence to operate in London

Uber will not be granted a new licence to operate in London, Transport for London (TfL) has said.

The regulator said the taxi app was not “fit and proper” as a licence holder, despite having made a number of positive changes to its operations.

Uber originally lost its licence in…

Biafra: “What IPOB Shall Do To Airpeace Boss, Allen Onyema” – Nnamdi Kanu Reveals

By Wisdom Nwedene

The leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on Sunday, revealed what his group will do to Airpeace Boss, Allen Onyema, for lying against them.

Speaking during a live broadcast monitored by 9news Nigeria, Kanu said IPOB shall defend Onyema despite lying…

Sponsors of hate speech bill should be hanged first – elder statesman

Elder Statesman, lawyer, and Second Republic Politician, Chief Guy Ikokwu, 83, in this interview shares his thoughts on the state of the nation and the way forward. He warned that the level of hunger in Nigeria is scary, the…

APC Chairman, Oshiomhole Suffering From ‘Diarrhea Of The Mouth’ – Sen. Dino Melaye

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Kogi West senatorial rerun election, Dino Melaye, said the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, is suffering from “diarrhea of the mouth” for saying he would soon be sacked from the Senate.

Melaye was reacting to…

Tuesday 26^th November

Gridlock: Lagos to restrict movement of trucks – Sanwo-Olu

The Lagos State Government says it plans to restrict the movement of heavy – duty trucks in the metropolis during the day so as to ease traffic on the roads.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo- Olu , made this known on Monday at the Lagos House , Ikeja , when a team from the Nigerian Breweries Plc paid him a courtesy visit .
Sanwo- Olu said that the…

Sexual Offender Register: Osinbajo calls for stiffer penalties

Nigeria must apply stiffer sanctions against sex offenders but also “look at the deep, systematic dysfunction of cultures and social norms” that allow sexual violence, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said.

Mr Osinbajo spoke on Monday as Nigeria launched its first national Sex Offender Register.

The register is documentation of…

FG Orders for New Equipment to Improve Airports’ Security

THISDAY also gathered that in order to curb incursions into the country’s busiest airport in Lagos from surrounding urban areas of Mafoloku, Beesam, Valley Estate at Dopemu, Akowonjo, Shasha, Ejigbo, Ajao Estate and others, the government is also set to eject illegal residents in these areas and also erect new perimeter fences.

The Managing Director of…

You Dare Not Stop My N10m Monthly Allowance — Ex Governor Writes Zamfara Govt

Abdulaziz Yari, former governor of Zamfara state, has asked Bello Matawalle, his successor, to pay his outstanding allowance and pension.

In a letter dated October 17 addressed to the governor, Yari said he is entitled to N10 million monthly as upkeep allowance, but that he…

EFCC Arrests Kirikiri Prison Boss, Doctor who aided $1m deals from Police Hospital

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested the head of the Kirikiri Prisons, Emmanuel Oluwaniyi, a Deputy Controller and another top official of the Nigeria Correctional Services, Hemeson Edson Edwin, for aiding a convicted fraudster to transact several business deals worth over $1 million from inside.

The two top officials, according to the Spokesman for the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, were arrested on Monday for helping a convict…

Wednesday 27^th November

“Buhari Can’t Be Trusted On Third Term Plot” – Afenifere

The Pan Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, on Tuesday asked Nigerians to be vigilant and ready to thwart any attempt by President Muhammadu Buhari to take the country for a ride on the purported third term agenda.

Rising from its General Meeting held in Akure, the…

Donald Trump finally invited to impeachment hearing

Congress has invited US President Donald Trump to its first impeachment hearing on 4 December.

Jerrold Nadler, the Democratic chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said Mr Trump could either attend or “stop complaining about the process”.

If he does attend, the president would be able to question witnesses.

It would mark the next stage in the…

My government won’t take loan to finance projects, says Ihedioha

Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State has promised to ensure that under his watch, the Land of Hope did not take loan to finance any project.

The governor disclosed this at his private residence in Owerri while briefing journalists on his six- month – old administration.

He maintained that…

FG to rehabilitate 3 refineries for local production of 360,000MT of gas

By Solomon Asowata

The Federal Government says it will rehabilitate the Warri, Port Harcourt and Kaduna Refineries to achieve local production of 360,000 MTPA of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) by 2023.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minister of State for Petroleum, Mr Timipre Sylva, made the disclosure at Nigeria…

Donald Trump Proscribes Mexico Drug Cartels as Terrorists

The US will legally designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups, President Donald Trump says.

The move would enable a wider scope of US action. Mr Trump also said he had told Mexico the US was ready to “go in and clear out” the cartels.

In response Mexico’s foreign…

Thursday 28^th November

FEC approves N19bn for road projects in FCT, Oyo, Kano

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, approved over N19 billion for the construction of road projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Oyo and Kano States.

The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, disclosed this when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the…

Boko Haram: Nigerian Army releases 983 suspects

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday released 983 suspects cleared of links with Boko Haram insurgents.

Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, (OPLD), made the disclosure in Maiduguri at the formal handing over of the suspects to the Borno Government.

Adeniyi disclosed that…

China warns of retaliation for U.S. legislation backing protesters in Hong Kong

HONG KONG/BEIJING (9News Nigeria) – China warned the United States on Thursday it would take “firm counter measures” in response to U.S. legislation backing anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, and said attempts to interfere in the Chinese-ruled city were doomed to fail.

U.S. President Donald Trump on…

Using Google Map While Driving Is A Serious Offence – FRSC Warns Nigerians

The FCT Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ayuba Gora, says driving with the aid of Google Map using mobile phones is a serious traffic offence.

News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mr. Gora said this at the inauguration of…

Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy laws protecting Hong Kong protesters

US President Donald Trump has signed into law a bill that supports pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.

The Human Rights and Democracy Act mandates an annual review, to check if Hong Kong has enough autonomy to justify its special status with the US.

Mr Trump said he signed…

Friday 29^th November

“Return All Our Stolen Artifacts” – Lai Mohammed Tells Foreign Nations

The Federal Government has launched a campaign for the return and restitution of Nigeria’s looted and smuggled artefacts from around the world.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, in a statement issued by his Special Assistant (Media), Segun Adeyemi, launched the…

Arsenal sack Coach, Unai Emery

Arsenal FC have announced the sack of their coach, Unai Emery after a disappointing spell at the club.

Speaking on behalf of the Arsenal board, Arsenal Director Josh Kroenke said: “We announce today that the decision has been taken to part company with our head coach Unai Emery and his coaching team. Our most sincere thanks go to Unai and…

“We Have No Moral Right To Sponsor Hate Speech Bill” – APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State and a former Commissioner for Information, Mr. Jonathan Tsado Vatsa has said that the ruling party has no moral right to sponsor the hate speech bill or any law for that matter that seek to gag the press.

Speaking at the Social Media Summit in Minna, organised by…

Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline construction to commence soon – Buhari

Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday Friday said the government will soon begin the construction of the 600 – kilometre Ajaokuta -Kaduna- Kano gas pipeline to move gas from the Southern part of the country to the North.

The Nigerian president made the disclosure while…

El-Zakzakky: IMN violated human rights by use of children for protests – Group

The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has condemned in totality the indiscriminate use of children as a shield by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) to accomplish its violent protests across the country.

The group made this known in a press conference on Friday to express displeasure in IMN’s unwholesome violation of children’s rights in…

Saturday 30^th November

Man arrested for using disabled persons to defraud people

The police have arrested a suspect, Edwin Rex Odinaka, who specialised in defrauding people using phony programmes for persons living with disability.

The 42- year- old suspect was nabbed by personnel of the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT)

The suspect, who took to the…

We’re winning IPPIS battle, says ASUU

THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Friday said it had received reports of overwhelming compliance of her members nationwide with the directive not to enroll in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).

The Union says there is clear evidence that the union is winning the struggle against lawless government and autocratic leadership of the country.

The Chairman, University of…

NAF kills 30 Boko Haram fighters

Ngoske on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno State .
The operation was carried out by the Air Task Force of the Operation Lafiya Dole on Wednesday after intelligence reports indicated that the hideout was one of the areas where the terrorists launched attacks on army locations .

The air force said on Thursday that fighter aircraft were thereafter called in to strike the terrorists ’ location .

The NAF Director of Public…

“Cremate My Corpse When I Die” – MASSOB Leader, Uwazuruike

Leader of the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, has requested that his body be cremated when he dies.

According to a statement issued by his…

23 Nigerians Jailed In France For Sex Trafficking

A French court has sentenced 23 Nigerians and one Frenchman, all members of a Lyon-based sex trafficking ring to prison terms of up to seven years for forcing Nigerian women into prostitution.

It was the latest case to highlight the growing use of African migrants in the European sex trade.

Among those…

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