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As we count down to the general elections, so much has been happening around us both locally and internationally. If you missed any of our news during the week, here’s a recap of most of the major news from Monday 28th January – Saturday 2nd February. For daily updates of our news, you can like and follow us on any of our social media handles:

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Monday 28^thJanuary

I didn’t condemn CJN’s suspension, says Aisha Buhari

WIFE of the President Mrs. Aisha Buhari yesterday denied issuing any statement condemning the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen.

According to a statement by her Director of Information…

Plans To Arrest Saraki, Ekweremadu, Dino Melaye Uncovered!!

A Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, is plotting to take over the leadership of the National Assembly on Tuesday.

In a statement made available to 9news Nigeria…

2019 Election: Oshiomhole, Amaechi pressuring me to support Buhari – Umahi Cries Out!

Chairman of South East Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has said that he is under intense pressure to support President Muhammadu Buhari, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 16 polls.

APC removes Okorocha as Imo campaign coordinator

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has removed the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, as the state coordinator of the party’s campaign council.

The decision followed the recommendation of…

2019: ‘Rig elections in Akwa Ibom, risk your head’ – Secondus send strong warning to opponents

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, has warned that anyone who has intention of rigging the 2019 elections in Akwa Ibom State risks losing his/her life.

Secondus stated this on Monday during…

Tuesday, 29^th January

PDP, Fayose reject judgement upholding Fayemi’s victory

The Ekiti State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Monday upheld the victory of the state Governor , Dr Kayode Fayemi , in the governorship election held on July 14, 2018.

The tribunal said the petitioners…

Nnamdi Kanu Announces Biafra Referendum Date

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has declared February 16, 2019 date for a referendum to ascertain number of Nigerians who want a separate Biafra republic through a peaceful and democratic process.

A statement by IPOB spokesman, Comrade Emma Powerful…

FG approves new pension company for universities

The Federal Government has approved the issuance of a licence to Nigerian University Pension Management Company Limited to carry out the business of a Pension Fund Administrator.

88 Doctors Quit Kogi Civil Service – NMA

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has called on Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi to reverse the ‘current internal drift’ of doctors and other healthcare workers in the state.

The association made the appeal in a statement…

Onnoghen Finally Drags Buhari Government To Court

Suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen has filed a suit against the federal government over his suspension.

CISS Finally Breaks Silence On Suspension Of CJN, Backs Buhari

The Centre for International and Strategy Studies, has finally broken its silence on the controversy trailing the suspension of Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

CISS said the suspension of Onnoghen was a right step…

Wednesday 30^th January

“Don’t Compare Buhari With OBJ, Obasanjo Brought Corruption In Nigeria” – Orji Kalu

Former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has told Nigerians not to compare President Muhammad Buhari with Olusegun Obasanjo.

According to him, “I saw a man, called Olusegun Obasanjo attacking Mr. President. Obasanjo was a President who brought corruption in Nigeria.

Ebonyi Traditional Rulers Endorse Buhari

The Ebonyi council of traditional rulers has endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for the February 16 presidential poll.

Charles Mkpuma, chairman of council of traditional rulers in the state…

ASUU Strike: Junaid Mohammed names those behind unending problem

Junaid Mohammed, Second Republic lawmaker has revealed those behind the lingering strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.

2019: “3 Good Reasons Why Nigerians Should Elect Me As President” – Atiku Reveals

Atiku Abubakar, the 2019 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated reasons why he wants Nigerians should elect him president.

The presidential election is slated for February 16 and…

Thursday 31^st January

History Will Punish Obasanjo For Ceding Bakassi To Cameroon—Oshiomhole

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has said history will punish former President Olusegun Obasanjo for ceding Bakassi to Cameroon.

He said this while addressing party supporters…

My Wife Has Never Been Indicted Or Charged – Atiku

The People’s Democratic Party, PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Mr. Peter Obi Wednesday frontally fought off allegations of corruption bringing to light the candidate’s personal role in the…

2019 : What Will Happen If I Lose Election – Atiku Reveals

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has insisted he will accept the result of the 2019 presidential election if he loses, provided the…

Biafra: “Vote In February, Become Our Enemy” — IPOB Declares

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced that anyone who went out to vote in the presidential poll on February 16 would become enemy of the separatist group.

2019: “Saraki Will Never Return To Senate Again” – APC Vows

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it had not given up on its belief that Senate President Bukola Saraki was an usurper who needed to vacate his position since…

Why I Will Not Be Voting For Either Buhari Or Atiku – Wole Soyinka

Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka has said that: ‘I Wole Soyinka will not be voting for either the two so called contesting parties. I find both of them worthy of absolute rejection.’

“Six Lies Atiku & Peter Obi told Nigerians” – Buhari Campaign Council Reveals

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, on Thursday listed “six lies” presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Peter Obi told Nigerians on Wednesday.

Sokoto APC rally records large turnout as 6,441 PDP members defect

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, has again recorded a massive turnout in Yabo, the hometown of its deputy gubernatorial candidate, Mr. Malami, Faruku Yabo, in the ongoing campaign rally across the state.

Friday 1^st February

‘There Will Be War If They Rig This Election’ – Uche Secondus

Uche Secondus, National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says there will be war in the country if the 2019 presidential election is rigged.

Speaking in Asaba, capital of Delta State…

Taraba Community Hails Buratai, Army Over Establishment Of Military Base In Gembu

The Taraba Good Governance Council has expressed elation at the commissioning of the newly established Forward Operation Base, Gembu, Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General TY Buratai.

Arrest Secondus Now, Pro-Democracy Group Tasks Security Agencies

Following his recent outburst, civil society group, National Democratic Front has called on the Police and DSS to apprehend Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairman, Uche Secondus for threatening national security.

Gombe PDP campaign DG defects to APC

The Director General of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) campaign organisation in Gombe State, Alhaji Bala, Bello Tinka (alias Tinka Point) has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Why Black Panther could actually get best picture at the Oscars

Black Panther is the first superhero movie to be nominated for the Oscar for best picture. It’s already a cultural phenomenon, a critical success, a billion-dollar box office sensation.

Saturday 2^nd February

2019: Vote Buhari For The Future Of Your Children – Osinbajo Urge Nigerians

The wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo on Friday urged Nigerians to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari for the future of their children to be meaningful.

She said the only avenue for the country…

Aussie man confronts unfaithful girlfriend with giant sign at Melbourne airport

Having your heart broken by your significant other is never fun.

To deal with the sorrow, some will turn to their friends for comfort, others hit the town, and some simply have a well-needed Netflix and pizza session.

Gunshots fired as hoodlums attack APC rally in Benue

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday in Makurdi, alleged that hoodlums attacked and disrupted its campaign rally in Gbajimba, the headquarters of Guma Local Government Area, which is also Governor Samuel Ortom’s home base.

Again, FG, ASUU fail to reach agreement… to meet Thursday

For the ninth time in about three months, the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), again, on Friday, failed to reach a compromise on ending the three months old strike by the university lecturers.

Ebonyi Monarchs Dump Buhari 2 Days After Endorsement, Backs Atiku

Barely 48 hours after the Ebonyi State Council of Traditional Rulers reportedly endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for second term, the monarchs, yesterday, assured the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar…

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Osinbajo’s Helicopter Crashes In Kogi

The helicopter conveying the Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo has crashed in Kogi.

Laolu Akande, Osinbajo’s aide confirmed this.

Next Level Continues, Says Osinbajo After Surviving Second Air Crash In Eight Months

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the Next Level engagements will continue, despite surviving an air crash in Kogi state on Saturday.

The accident is the second air mishap the vice-president will survive in eight months…

9News Nigeria Weekly major news recap. 28th Jan – 2nd Feb

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