With the much anticipated ministerial screening for nominees done, Nigerians are waiting eagerly to see their respective portfolios. Activities have been buzzing in the news world and we’re here to give you every detail.

If you missed any of our news during the week, here’s a detailed recap just for you.

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MONDAY 29^TH JULY

FG Did Not Ban Shi’ites As A Religion; Only IMN As An Organization – Presidency

Presidency says proscription of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has nothing to do with banning the larger numbers of peaceful and law-abiding Shiites in the country from practising their religion, instead, it was to discourage wanton violence, murder and willful destruction of public and private property.

The Presidency explains that contrary to the claim by IMN that it had been banned from practising its religion, President Buhari’s administration has…

Nnamdi Kanu Establishes Biafran Aid Foundation In The US

Nnewi-Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Monday announced the establishment of Biafra Aid Foundation in the United States of America.

Mazi Kanu in a statement he personally signed but made available by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, said the establishment of…

‘Our Protests Would Not Stop Until El-Zakzaky Is Freed’ – Shiites

A Nigerian Shiite group on Sunday condemned a court order that allows the government to ban it on “terrorism” grounds after a spate of deadly protests in the capital.

At least six protesters, a trainee journalist and a senior police officer were killed on Monday when violence flared during a…

TUESDAY 30^TH JULY

British Prime Minister Appoints Nigerian As Minister (Photo)

Britain’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has appointed Olukemi Olufunto Badenoch, aged 39, as Children and Families Minister, as part of his government reshuffle.

Badenoch is a British Conservative politician and Member of Parliament (MP) for Saffron Walden.

Senate Confirms Buhari’s Ministerial Nominees (Full List)

The Senate has confirmed all 43 ministerial nominees sent in by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday last week.

The confirmation followed the conclusion of the hearing conducted by the upper chamber on Tuesday, after a week-long screening process.

CERTIFICATE FORGERY: SUPREME COURT SACKS APC REPS IN ADAMAWA, ORDERS INEC TO DECLARE PDP CANDIDATE WINNER

The Supreme Court has sacked Mustapha Usman, an All Progressives Congress (APC) member of the House of Representatives, representing Yola South/Yola North/Girei Federal Constituency of Adamawa State.

The Supreme Court held that, besides that it was found that Usman forged his credentials, he also did not participate in the…

“I Am Smarter Than Saraki” – Oshiomhole Reveals What He Did To Ex Senate President

Adams Oshiomole, the APC National Chairman, says Bukola Saraki’s loss in the last general election, has proven that he, Oshiomole, is politically smarter, than Saraki.

Oshiomhole said this while fielding questions from state house correspondents after a meeting with President Buhari yesterday July 29th. The former Edo state governor said…

WEDNESDAY 31^ST JULY

Atiku Is A Cameroonian In ‘Flesh And Blood’ – Abba Kyari Tells Election Tribunal

Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday told the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal that the presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar, in Feb. 23 general election is a Cameroonian “flesh and blood’’.

Kyari, who was led through his deposition by Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, Counsel for the president, insisted that Jada, the hometown of the…

‘The Real Boko Haram We Know Is Defeated’ – Garba Shehu Insists

The Presidency has insisted that the real Boko Haram is “defeated”.

Garba Shehu, the spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari said this in a statement sent to 9news Nigeria on Tuesday.

He said: “The position of the Nigerian…

Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa Donates Desks To A School In Jos (Photo)

Super Eagles captain and Al-Nasr forward player, philanthropist, entrepreneur & Syinix ambassador Ahmed Musa donated desks to govt school Baptist Primary school Bukuru in Jos South LGA of Plateau state.

Tribunal Sacks PDP Federal Lawmaker

The Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Akure, Ondo State Capital, on Wednesday nullified the election of Ikengboju Gboluga, who represents Okitipupa/Irele Federal constituency in the Federal House of Representatives under the platform of the Peoples’ Democratic Party.

The defendant was also…

“No Army Can Stop Yorubas When They Are Ready To Fight” – Odumakin

Yinka Odumakin, National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere on Wednesday said no army can suppress Yorubas when they have chosen to fight as a last resort.

Odumakin was responding to a claim by Junaid Mohammed, a Second Republic lawmaker who said Afenifere leaders will be the first to flee when war starts in Nigeria.

THURSDAY 1^ST AUGUST

RUGA, Ranching: Akwa Ibom State Government Imports 2000 Cows From Brazil

The Akwa Ibom State Government has said that it had imported 2,000 cattle from Brazil as part of efforts to produce sufficient meats with a view to increasing protein intake for people of the state.

It added that the development is also aimed at ensuring food sustainability in the oil-rich state.

State Commissioner for Information, Charles Udoh stated this while interacting with newsmen in Uyo. He added that the state government…

Osama Bin Laden’s Son Reportedly Killed (Photos)

The son and potential successor of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, Hamza bin Laden, is dead.

However, NBC reports that officials would not provide details of where or when Hamza bin Laden died or if the U.S. played a role in his death.

Asked by reporters on Wednesday whether the U.S. had information that Hamza is dead, President Donald Trump said, “I don’t want to comment on that.”

Hamza bin Laden’s last…

“Nigeria Buries Soldiers At Night In Secret Cemetery” – America’s Wall Street Journal

Over 1,000 Nigerian soldiers killed by the Boko Haram insurgents have been buried unceremoniously in a secret graveyard at Maimalari town in Borno State, a report by America’s Wall Street Journal disclosed.

“The bodies of these dead soldiers are laid by flashlight into trenches dug by infantrymen or local villagers who are usually paid a few dollars per shift,” the report said.

I Will Contest For President In 2027 – Dino Melaye Declares

Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) on Wednesday stormed the state capital in pursuant with his aspiration to govern the state.

The senator first met with party exco at the party secretariat in Lokoja, and also went to the NUJ press centre where he presented his missions and visions for the state.

FRIDAY 2^ND AUGUST

Pastor Resigns As COZA Board Of Trustees Member With Immediate Effect

Three weeks after Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo stepped down as Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) over allegations of rape brought against him by Busola Dakolo, a board member of the Ministry has resigned.

In a letter addressed to…

No One Can Threaten Buhari With Impeachment Under Our Watch – Omo-Agege

The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, on Thursday, said the era where President Muhammadu Buhari was threatened with “impeachments” by the previous legislature was over with his emergence as Deputy Senate President and that of Sen. Ahmed Lawan, Senate President.

“Gone are those when impeachment threats will be issued to the President. But today we are having a house where you have the…

Tiv vs Jukun crisis: Middle Belt group writes TY Danjuma over incessant killings by own militias

The Middle Belt Reformers Movement (MBRM) has written elder statesman and former Chief of Army Staff, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd) over the incessant killings by some persons believed to be Jukun militias in Taraba and Benue States.

The middle belt group said there is an obvious agenda by the Jukun ethnic group to wipe others from the face of the earth.

The warning came barely…

Gunmen Abduct 5 RCCG Pastors Along Ijebu-Ode Road, Adeboye Calls For Prayers

Gunmen have abducted five pastors of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on their way to attend the Ministers’ Conference in Lagos.

Disclosing this on Friday while…

“Nigeria Can’t Progress Until Igbo Becomes President” – Apostle Samson Okorie

President of Christian Association of Igbo Ministers, CAIM, Apostle Samson Okorie, Thursday said that Nigeria would not progress until an Igbo becomes president.

Okorie who made this known while briefing pressmen on the forthcoming Igbo world Christian summit slated on 13th -16th of August at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu opined that…

US Election: Trump Boasts America Will Soon Find HIV, Cancer Cure

Donald Trump, President of the United States of America has claimed America will soon find a cure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

The US president also vowed that the country would also put an end to childhood cancer very soon.

Trump in a campaign rally…

SATURDAY 3^RD JULY

DSS Allegedly Arrests Sowore

Reports coming in has it that the convener of the #RevolutionNow campaign, Omoyele Sowore has been arrested by the Department of State Service (DSS).

According to Sahara Reporters, also owned by the activist, it was gathered that he was picked up in the early hours of Saturday.

Sowore had…

Buhari To Inaugurate New Ministers After 16th Of August – SGF

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to inaugurate the 43 ministerial nominees recently screened by the Senate after an Induction Retreat slated for August 15-16 in Abuja.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Gida Mustapha, in a statement on Friday said that following confirmation by the Senate, all…

How Sowore Was Arrested – Eyewitness Reveals

An eyewitness has revealed how the convener of #Revolutionnow, Omoyele Sowore was arrested.

9News Nigeria had reported that security operatives suspected to be from the Department of State Security (DSS) arrested the former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore.

“At around past 1am, the armed men knocked on the door. I noticed…

Sowore: “DSS Only Saved Him From Setting Self Ablaze” — Buhari’s Aide

Lauretta Onochie, social media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, has said that the Department of State Security (DSS) saved Omoyele Sowore from setting himself ablaze.

Mrs Onochie said this on Saturday as reactions follow the arrest of Mr Sowore, a former presidential candidate.

Sowore was arrested…

9News Nigeria Weekly News Recap – Monday 29th July to Saturday 3rd August

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