Police Confirms Electrocution Of Apprentice In Ogun State
The Police Command in Ogun, has confirmed that a 23-year-old apprentice, Jonathan Emmanuel had been electrocuted at a welding workshop at Asimolowo area of Ifo Read more
National Issues
Hundreds Of Nigerians Stranded In Sudan Return Home
Report obtained by 9News Nigeria revealed that about 140 Nigerians who had been stranded in Sudan for months have returned home with the support of Read more
Nigeria Happened to Me: NOA Push for Positive Narratives on Government
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) headquarters convened with key stakeholders from various government institutions to discuss strategies for effectively communicating government services to citizens. The engagement, Read more
Reps Moves to Revive Kaduna 215MW Power Plant, Gurara Hydropower Project
The Federal House of Representatives has called on the Federal Ministry of Power to take urgent steps to complete the long-delayed 215-megawatt (MW) Kaduna Power Read more
NSCDC Apprehends Suspected Scavenger Destroying Public Utilities In Anambra
The Anambra Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has apprehended a 25-year-old suspected scavenger for allegedly destroying public utilities in the Read more
Hon. Ike Ibe Extends Warm Felicitations to Nigerians as Lent Commence
Former Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly and renowned public speaker, Hon. Ike Ibe, has extended his heartfelt greetings to Christians and Muslims Read more
Interior Minister Vows To End Corruption In Correctional Centres
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has vowed to eradicate corruption in correctional centres and ensure that the centres across the country focus on rehabilitation, Read more
House Of Representatives Invites Labour Minister Over Delay Inauguration Of NSITF Board
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has invited the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr Muhammadu Dingyadi, to explain delay in the inauguration Read more
Navy Destroys Three Illegal Refining Sites In Delta
The Forward Operating Base, Escravos of the Nigerian Navy has deactivated three illegal refining sites in Delta. Commanding Officer of the FOB Escravos, Ikenna Okoloagu, Read more
There is Need for an Igbo President – Senator Orji Kalu
Former Governor and Senator of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has reiterated the need for Nigeria to elect an Igbo President. Speaking on Politics Today, Read more
Federal Government Approves 2.5 Billion Naira Satellite Gadget To Combat Illegal Mining
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, at its third meeting of the year on Monday, approved the procurement of a 2.5 billion Naira satellite gadget to Read more
Police- Man Apprehended For Drugs, Not For Wearing Dreadlocks
The Police Command in Lagos State, has clarified that the man seen in a viral video being manhandled by police officers was arrested for alleged Read more
Reps Launch Investigation Into N9.4 Trillion Oil Companies’ Debt
The House of Representatives has commenced an investigation into outstanding debts amounting to approximately N9.4 trillion owed by several oil companies to the Federation Account. Read more
Natural Resources Fueling Global Conflicts – Dr. Joe Abah
Governance expert and public sector reform advocate, Dr. Joe Abah, OON, has linked many of the world’s wars, insurgencies, and terrorist activities to competition over Read more
FG Reiterates Commitment To Timely Payment Of Retirement Benefits
The Director-General, D-G, of the National Pension Commission, PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran has reiterated the Contributory Pension Scheme’s commitment to fulfill its mandate of timely payment Read more
Manufacturers Throws Weight Behind Tax Reforms, Urge Crackdown On Illegal Levies
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has commended the Federal Government for introducing four executive bills aimed at reforming tax administration in the country while calling Read more
Umahi Laments Cost Of Cement, Urges Reduction
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has lamented the skyrocketing price of cement, stating that it has had a significant negative effect on ongoing infrastructure Read more
House Of Representatives Seek Public Input On Tax Reform Bills
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has pledged readiness of the legislative body to consider proposals and recommendations from stakeholders in the Read more
Nnamdi Kanu Seeks CJN’s Intervention Over Case Reassignment
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has urged the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to intervene in the Read more
President Tinubu Calls For Security Collaboration
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has called for cooperation among security agencies to end terror attacks, banditry, kidnapping, and other forms of criminality across the Read more
Renewed Hope Global Virtual Town Hall to Address Fake Foods and Pharmaceuticals in March
The Renewed Hope Global Virtual Town Hall Conference will convene on Saturday, March 1, 2025, bringing together experts and stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions, enforcement Read more
Akpabio Urges Stakeholders to Focus on Facts in Tax Reform Debate
The Nigerian Senate has commenced a public hearing on the proposed tax reform bills, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio urging stakeholders to engage in the Read more
Senate Commences Two-Day Public Hearing On Tax Reform Bills
The Nigerian Senate has commenced a two-day public hearing on proposed tax reform bills, bringing together key stakeholders from the nation’s economic and financial sectors. Read more
IPMAN Threatens Strike Over Unpaid Claims
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to fulfil the Read more
Military Promises To Eliminate Turji, Tracks Movement
The Nigerian military has once again assured Nigerians that notorious bandits’ leader, Bello Turji, is being tracked and will be eliminated very soon. Chief of Read more
Elders Of Ogoni Demand State Creation As Precondition For Oil Extraction
The people of Ogoni have demanded the creation of Bori State, to be formed from the Eleme, Gokana, Khana, and Tai Local Government Areas, LGAs Read more
NCDC Reports 80 Deaths From Lassa Fever
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has reported 80 deaths from 413 confirmed Lassa fever cases across 11 states during Epidemiological Week Read more
Residents Confirm Army, Police Restore Peace To 7 Red Zone Communities In Edo State
Calm has returned to seven warring communities after no fewer than 23 persons were feared dead with several others injured in an attacks in Ovia Read more
9NEWS NIGERIA: How Rise In Cost Of Data Threatens Connectivity, Existence Of Nigerians, In View Of Hash Economic Situation
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, on the 20th of January, 2025, notified Nigerians, especially internet users on the review and approval of a 50 per Read more
Nigeria To Exit FATF Grey List
The Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU, Hafsat Bakari, says Nigeria’s potential exit from the grey list will be later Read more