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To keep you updated of past and present news, here’s a detailed recap of the major news highlights during the week of 28th October and 2nd November.

Monday 28^th October

Arewa Youth Forum Says EFCC Won’t Probe Tinubu Because He Is In APC

The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF), reacted to the petition against former Governor of Lagos and APC Chieftain, Bola Tinubu forwarded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by Deji Adeyanju

Deji Adeyanju who is the convener of…

Oshiomhole Should Resign If APC Loses Edo State To Opposition – Itse Sagay Says

Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), said at the weekend that Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), is creating more problems for the party with his aggressive attitude.

Sagay said he would personally demand the…

228 Prisoners Escape From Kogi Prison

At least 228 prisoners have reportedly escaped from the Medium Federal Correctional Centre located in Koton Karfe, Kogi State.

According to report, heavy downpour on Monday morning in Koton-Karfi, aided the escape of the prisoners after the collapse of…

Lagos Man kills one-year-old daughter during dispute with wife

Men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a father, Ayobami Isiaka, for allegedly killing his one-year-old baby, Nana, at Ijaye, in the Isheri area of the state.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, in a statement on Sunday, said when a disagreement occurred between…

Police Nabs Salesgirl Who Stole Jeep, Phone, Wrist Watch, And Other 1 Million Naira Valuables After Sexcapade

The Lagos state Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana has revealed to news reporters that a salesgirl, Deborah Nwachukwu, was arrested for allegedly stealing a Jeep, two Samsung S10 phones, a wristwatch, designer…

Tuesday, 29^th October

Abdullah Qardash Named ISIS’ New Leader After 24 Hours

Abdullah Qardash has been named the new leader of the dreaded Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), officially known as the Islamic State (IS).

The United States of America (USA) hunted down former leader of the dreaded sect, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, announcing his…

“Stop Travelling At Night” – FRSC Warns

The Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has advised motorists to minimize night travelling to avoid being victims of armed robbery attacks and reduce carnages on the highways.

The FRSC Sector Commander in Ogun, Mr Clement Oladele, gave…

Emefiele: Borders To Remain Closed Until Neighbouring Countries Meet Conditions

Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says the nation’s land borders will remain closed until neighbouring countries meet the requirements for it to be reopened.

Emefiele said this on Monday while speaking to journalists after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.

The federal government…

Indonesia Deports 36 Nigerians After Prophet Odumeje’s Crusade

Thirty-six Nigerians who are of Igbo extraction have been reportedly deported from Indonesia after controversial Onitsha-based clergyman, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanemere, popularly known as Odumeje recently visited and held a crusade in the country.

In their usual…

Queen Elizabeth’s forbidden photo that could bring down British Monarchy

Resolute. Dour. Stoic yet resigned with a hint of maternal benevolence. Over the 67 years of her reign, the Queen has perfected her signature inscrutable look that everyone from Lucian Freud to Lord Snowdon to Andy Warhol have tried to capture.

The end result is dozens of…

Wednesday, 30^th October

Nigeria vs MTN: $2 billion tax dispute hearing set for January 30-31

A federal judge in Lagos has set Jan. 30 and 31 for the hearing of a $2 billion tax dispute between…

Nigeria’s Ibrahim Said scores first hat-trick at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Ibrahim Said scored the first hat-trick at the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil to power Nigeria past Ecuador in their second group game of the competition.

The Golden Eaglets, who were behind in the second half, scored two late goals to win the game 3-2 at the Estadio Olimpico in Goiania on…

“Allow Us Import Rice Into Nigeria” – Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tells APC

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam yesterday begged the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to appeal to the Federal Government to allow its country import rice to Nigeria at discounted rates.

The Deputy Prime Minister of the…

Lady Who Claimed To Be Pregnant For Davido Gets Arrested Alongside Accomplice

The two ladies identified as Susan and Helen, who claimed Davido had impregnated one of them have been arrested.

FG To Regulate Social Media -Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has revealed that the Federal Government is working on how to inject sanity into social media which it said was currently out of control.

Lai Mohammed made this known at…

Thursday, 31^st October

FG To Begin Sale Of New Houses Soon Nationwide – Says Fashola

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Wednesday said that the ministry would soon commence the sale of housing units built under the National Housing Programme nationwide.

He said that this would be done through an…

“I’m Ready To Face Trial If …”, Nnamdi Kanu Tells Court

The Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on Thursday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that he was ready to face trial if his safety would be guaranteed by the court.

Kanu told the presiding judge, Justice Binta Nyako, through…

Friday 1^st November

“I Asked Oshiomhole To Contest Presidency Against OBJ In 2003, Not 2023” – Itse Sagay

Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) on Thursday said some mischievous persons are trying to misinterpret what Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) said about him as regards running for the presidency.

Oshimohole, while…

Nnamdi Kanu’s Father Is Dead

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has lost his father, His Royal Highness, Eze Israel Okwu-Kanu, the traditional ruler of Isiama Afara Ukwu, a community in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State.

9news Nigeria gathered from a…

Ebonyi Set To Import Electric Powered Automobiles As Umahi Meets MD of Simba Group, Others In India(Photos)

Governor David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State is reportedly set to break another record in the history of Nigeria as he is at the finishing stage of the arrangement to import electric vehicles and charging points in the state.

Umahi is presently meeting with…

Saturday, 2^nd November

South Africa Stuns England To Win Rugby World Cup

The South Africa Spingboks have stunned England to win the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Yokohama, Japan. The game has ended 12-32 as the South Africans claim a famous win against top favourites, England.

England didn’t…

“Don’t Be Surprise To See Buhari Contest In 2023 ” – Alhaji Galadima Says

Former political associate of President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Chairman of Reformed All Progressives Congress, rAPC, Alhaji Buba Galadima, has stated that Nigerians should not be surprised to see the President contesting in the 2023 presidential election.

Buba Galadima who now works…

Development: SA Media Begins Project Tour In Ebonyi, Says It is For Monthly Documentation, Records Purpose

THE Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Hon. Francis Nwaze has commenced a tour to some of the many sites where projects are going on in Ebonyi State.

The visit which began today (November, 2, 2019) kicked off from the Offia Nwali Flyover, Abakaliki, to…

9News Nigeria Weekly News Recap, Monday 28th October to Saturday 2nd November

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