Diri, Ijaw Leaders Demand Reparation and FG Support for Environmental Pollution
A coalition of Ijaw leaders, led by Bayelsa State Governor Sen. Douye Diri, has called for reparation from oil companies for environmental damages in Bayelsa. Read more
National Issues
Reps Committee to Intervene on Malnutrition and Food Insecurity
A new joint report by the United Nations and the Nigerian government projects that up to 30 million Nigerians may face severe food insecurity by Read more
AGF Intervenes in Protest Case, requests Case file from Police
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has intervened in the ongoing legal proceedings against individuals arrested Read more
Oby Ezekwesili Writes Tinubu, Calls for Release and Compensation of Detained Minors
In an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili condemned the Nigerian government for its alleged mistreatment of minors involved Read more
Dave Umahi: A Minister Betwixted and In The Eye of The Storm
By Obinna Ejianya (9News Nigeria – Melbourne, Australia) Former Ebonyi State transformative governor David Nweze Umahi’s ordeal as Tinubu’s minister has been like that of Read more
NSA, Military, and TCN Collaborate to Address Shiroro Power Towers Vandalism
The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has coordinated a joint task force involving the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Kaduna Command, the Nigerian Army, Read more
IMF: Nigeria Projected to rank 4th Largest Economy in Africa by end of 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to reach $199.72 billion by the end of 2024. The IMF reported this Read more
President Tinubu Receives Key Economic Briefings at State House
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today received comprehensive briefings from key economic leaders, including the Minister of Budget and Planning, Hon. Atiku Bagudu, at the Read more
National Grid: Key Causes Behind Nigeria’s Power Failures
The repeated collapses of Nigeria’s national grid have sparked widespread concern, prompting questions about the root causes of the persistent power outages. Some experts have Read more
WATCH: Nigerians React as Tinubu’s Dummy Sculpture Mangled in a Viral Video
A viral video of Tinubu’s dummy sculpture being mangled has become a focal point for discussions about governance, accountability, and public sentiment in Nigeria. The Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu and Shettima’s Simultaneous Overseas Trips: What’s Behind Them?
As of Today (16th October 2024), both Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are out of the country on separate international engagements. Read more
Nationwide Power Grid Collapse Raises Critical Infrastructure Concerns
Power Grid Collapse Across The Nation Plunges Nigeria into Darkness By Obinna Ejianya (9News Nigeria – Melbourne, Australia) On October 14, 2024, Nigeria was engulfed Read more
Governor Fubara Denies Involvement in Rivers State Violence, Says His “Meekness Is Not Weakness”
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has publicly denied any involvement in the recent violence that saw three local government areas set ablaze. Speaking during Read more
President Tinubu pleads with Nigerians over hardship in the country, says he’s pained
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that he is not focused on upcoming 2027 general elections but rather on pressing needs to restructure Nigeria’s economy Read more
Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa grants clemency to 117 convicts
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has granted clemency to 117 convicts serving prison terms in the State, in celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary. Read more
Investigative Report: Oando, Middle East Links, and President Tinubu’s Controversial Fuel Subsidy Removal
By Obinna Ejianya (9News Nigeria – Melbourne, Australia) President Tinubu’s decision to remove the fuel subsidy has had far-reaching consequences for Nigeria’s economy and its Read more
EXCLUSIVE: China signals willingness to lend more funds to Nigeria amid Economic struggles
China has expressed its willingness to extend more loans to Nigeria, continuing a pattern of financial support aimed at aiding Africa’s largest economy in addressing Read more
Africa is poor because of bad governance – Kingsley Moghalu
Former deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu has stated that Africa is badly governed. He stated this via his X Read more
FULTH gets new Acting Chief Medical Director
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. Ikrama Hassan as the Acting Chief Medical Director of the newly established Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, Lafia, Read more
Tinubu Hails Military Operations In North West
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Military for its successful operations against security threats in the North-West region. The President expressed his satisfaction with Read more
NiMet predicts thunderstorms and heavy rains across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Wednesday to Friday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook release in Abuja evisaged thunderstorms over Read more
Ngulde Recommends Veteran Journalist As Ajuri’s Replacement
Following the resignation of Presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, Adamu Aliyu Ngulde, has implored on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to designate Abdul’aziz Abdul’aziz as his replacement. Read more
OAUSTECH University Clarifies Stance on Nationwide Student Strike
..says, “We Are Not the Headquarters of the Student Union Senate” Okitipupa (9News Nigeria)- In a recent statement, the management of OAUSTECH University has officially Read more
Petrol price hike will worsen workers’ poverty on the foreign scene -TUC says
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC is kicking against recent increase in the pump price of petroleum, warning that it would worsen poverty among Read more
I regret not doing ‘yahoo-yahoo’ – Aremu Afolayan
Nigerian actor, Aremu Afolayan has revealed that he regrets not engaging in Internet fraud, commonly referred to as ‘yahoo yahoo’. Afoloyan disclosed this via his Read more
The British never faced justice for what they did to Africans – Prof Lumumba
Renowned human rights activist and Director, Kenya School of Law, Prof. Patrick Lumumba, has reveled that the British never faced justice for what they did Read more
Kenneth Okonkwo berates Nigerians for buying fuel for N1,000 per liter, criticizes Ojota protesters
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo has berated some Nigerians buying fuel for as much as N1000 per litre compared to N140 per litre a couple Read more
Plateau State Governor Mutfwang celebrates Mr. David Daser’s appointment as President|CEO, Digital Bridge Institute
Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has congratulated Mr. David Daser on his appointment as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Digital Read more
Buhari didn’t want Tinubu to succeed him, never trusted Osinbajo – Sule Lamido PDP Chieftain
Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa State, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a very daring and self-made man, who owes his emergence Read more
Hardship: Don’t freak out, clouds eventually clear – Ike Ibe
Public speaker, lawyer and former speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Ike Ibe has advised individuals to remain steadfast in their struggles, insisting Read more