Monday 7^th October

Mercy Becomes First Female To Win BBNaija

Mercy Eke, 26, made history on Saturday by becoming the first female to win BBNaija reality television show.

Eke defeated Mike in the final round of the contest, walking…

2023: ‘Tinubu Qualified To Succeed Buhari’ – APC Chieftain, Razak

Lanre Razak, a chiefain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and close ally of the party’s national leader, Bola Tinubu, has said that he (Tinubu) is ‘eminently’ qualified to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.

Speaking on speculations that Tinubu is interested in…

FG Begins Sale of Savings Bonds

The Federal Government on Monday offered for subscription two-year savings bond at 11.244 per cent and three-year savings bond at 12.244 per cent per annum, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has said.

According to the offer…

US troops start pull-out in Syria as Turkey prepares operation

American troops have begun withdrawing from northeast Syria ahead of a Turkish invasion that Kurdish fighters say will overturn the victory over the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or ISIS) armed group.

US forces “will not support or be involved in…

Tuesday 8^th October

President Buhari presents 2020 budget proposal to National Assembly today – Presidency

The Presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari is set to present the 2020 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, confirmed this development at the end of an extraordinary…

Umahi Reappoints Sacked Chief Press Secretary As SA Fruits, Food Management

The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi has reappointed his former Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Uzor who was sacked recently.

However, he is now Special Assistant on fruits/food market management. Umahi said, his reason for reappointing his…

Angry Women Shutdown Aba Over Bad Road, Issue 90 days Ultimatum to Ikpeazu

Women under the aegis For Change Initiative are currently protesting against bad governance in Abia State.

They barricaded Bata Junction along factory road Aba with placards and banners with different inscriptions.

#SexForGrades: UNILAG’s Dr Boniface Rushed To Hospital, Reason Will Shock You!

BBC Africa Eye’s on Monday released a documentary targeted at lecturers in some West African universities harassing their students for sex in exchange for grades.

After collecting dozens of testimonies from female students, BBC Africa Eye sent an undercover journalist, Kiki Mordi disguising as students inside the University of…

Suspected Boko Haram Terrorists Storm Abuja, Kidnap 8 People In Kuje

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have abducted no fewer than eight persons in Pegi village located in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

9News Nigeria gathered that the abduction took place Monday night. The gunmen believed to…

Wednesday 9^th October

No apologies for appointing my daughter as aide-Okowa

Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has declared he has no apologies for appointing one of his daughters as an aide.

His daughter, the governor said, is eminently qualified for the position.

He said: “It is not true…

Nigeria: 2020 Budget Will Impoverish Nigerians – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the National Assembly (NASS) to redirect the 2020 budget to areas that would better serve the interest of majority of Nigerians.

The party gave the advice in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Tuesday in Abuja.

President Muhammadu Buhari on…

Army to demand identity cards from Nigerians

Nigerians will henceforth be requested to carry identification cards to prove their identity to the military as the Nigerian Army begins quick profiling of citizens under a new military exercise, codenamed: Operation Positive Identification.

The exercise, according to…

Thursday 10^th October

EFCC recovers N65.5 million from Zamfara INEC office

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it operatives from Sokoto zonal office on Wednesday recovered N65,548,000 cash from INEC officers Zamfara State.

The money comprises of 81 bundle of N1,000 notes, 97 bundle of N500 notes and 96 pieces of N500 notes.

“The monies were…

Senate To Reduce Political Parties From 91 to 5

The Senate has said that it would reduce the number of political parties participating in elections in the country from the current 91 to five through legislation.

The upper chamber stated this on Wednesday, October 9, at a meeting with the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) led by…

Buhari, ex-President Jonathan Meet In Aso Rock

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

9News Nigeria learnt that the former president arrived the State House at about 3.00p.m, and went straight to the President’s office.

Friday 11^th October

I’ve ordered all forfeited assets to be sold – Buhari declares

President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, hosted members of Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) at the State House, Abuja.

He promised the committee that he will beam the searchlight on the cost of governance, and weed out possible corruption that exists anywhere.

A statement…

Dino Melaye loses at Appeal Court, Reveals Next line of Action

Senator Dino Melaye has reacted to his loss at the Appeal Court today.

Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West, lost his case at the appeal court as Fresh Senatorial Elections have been ordered in his constituency.

Melaye wrote…

How EFCC Saved N4.5bn monthly For FG – Magu Reveals

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said its intervention had assisted to save N4.5 billion monthly, lost to ‘ghost workers’ on the federal government’s payroll.

A statement issued by EFCC Spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, quoted the commission’s Acting Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Magu, as…

Read more: https://9newsng.com/how-efcc-saved-n4-5bn-monthly-for-fg-magu-reveals/

Presidency Speaks On Buhari Marrying A Second Wife

The Presidency has broken silence about President Muhammadu Buhari marrying a second wife.

Special Adviser on Media and publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has dispelled the viral claim that Buhari is getting a second wife.

Saturday 12^th October

Kano Police Rescue Eight Kids Sold Into Anambra (Photo)

The Kano State Police Command has rescued eight kids kidnapped from various locations within the state metropolis.

City Round learnt that the kids were kidnapped between 2014 and 2019, but were traced to Anambra State where…

The First Human Ever To Walk In Space Is Dead (Photos)

A Soviet-era cosmonaut, Alexei Leonov, who was the first man to conduct a spacewalk in 1965, died in Moscow on Friday, aged 85 after a long illness, Brainnews report.

Saddened to announce the death of ‘cosmonaut No 11’ who was twice decorated with the country’s top honour, the Hero of the Soviet Union…

Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Marathon Record

Kenyan great Eliud Kipchoge has created history by becoming the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours at a stage-managed event in Vienna.

Kipchoge stopped the clock in a time of one hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds in cool but windless conditions, however it…

Four dead as building collapses in Magodo

A building built on a hill in the Otun Araromi area in Magodo-Isheri, Lagos State has collapsed today, Saturday. No fewer than four persons have been confirmed dead from the incident.

Confirming the incident to 9News correspondent at the scene, the General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Femi Oke-Osayintolu, said the tragedy struck around 8:00 a.m.

According to him, some… Read more: https://9newsng.com/four-dead-as-building-collapses-in-magodo/

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