The laws are not the problem, the operators are – Ike Ibe
A former speaker of the Imo state house of assembly, Hon. Ike Ibe has stated that the operators of laws in Nigeria pose a major Read more
National Issues
FG backs IPAC’s movie project on Nigeria’s 25 years of uninterrupted democracy
The Federal Government of Nigeria has endorsed the Inter-Party Advisory Council’s, IPAC, film project, “Unbroken: Two and Half Decades”, a documentary highlighting Nigeria’s 25-year journey Read more
Vicious Cycle: How Mismanagement is Crippling Nigeria
By Obinna Ejianya (9News Nigeria – Melbourne, Australia) Nigeria, a country blessed with abundant natural resources and a large, youthful population, should be a shining Read more
Airstrikes eliminate five terrorist commanders and 35 others in Borno
As part of efforts to further curb the activities of terrorists in the Northeast, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has executed an Air Read more
Northern leaders plan summit strategies ahead of 2027 elections
Barely two years into the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administratiion, notable leaders from the northern Nigeria are reportedly set for a pivotal Read more
Ex-VP Atiku lambasts Tinubu over covert continuation of fuel subsidy regime
Nigeria’s former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over Read more
We’re not selling employment slots, NNPC warns aggressive job seekers
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), has called on members of the public, especially job seekers, to discountenance rumours of employment slots for Read more
PDP primaries turns bloody as delegates allegedly attacks TIC Chairman others in Plateau
There was a mild drama in Ba’ap, headquarters of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State as the Transition Committee Chairman, Hon. Christopher Audu Read more
N21m monthly pay: Senate disowns member’s claim amidst controversy
The Senate is tackling one of its members Senator Abdurrahaman Sumaila Kawu, over claim of receiving N21 million as monthly salary and allowances. Sumaila Kawu, Read more
NDE seeks collaboration with Indian High Commission in job creation, skills acquisition for unemployed Nigerians
The National Directorate of Employment, NDE, has sought for collaboration with Indian High Commission in job creation and skills acquisition training for unemployed Nigerian youths. Read more
Balancing pains and gains: Ike Ibe berates ‘befitting funerals’
Public speaker, Life coach, Lawyer and former Imo state house of assembly speaker, Ike Ibe has said that there’s no essence of a “befitting burial”. Read more
Ganduje’s Corruption Trial Documents Stolen By Protesters – Gov. Yusuf
The Kano State Government has said those who invaded the State High Court during the nationwide protests carted some of the documents used in the Read more
Tinubu Mourns Former CAF President Issa Hayatou
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends condolences to the family of Mr. Issa Hayatou, former Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), who passed away at the aged Read more
Tinubu broadcast “empty statement”, worsened hunger – Gov Mohammed
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has tagged President Tinubu’s Sunday nationwide broadcast as an “empty statement”, claiming it worsened the hunger protest. The Governor spoke Read more
Fuel subsidy back in Nigeria -Obasanjo blasts Tinubu for trying to deceive Nigerians
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has said the fuel subsidy removal in June 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administratiion has come back due Read more
Removing Akpabio is only possible if, Shehu Sani highlighted ways to impeach Senate President
Shehu Sani, a former Senator representing Kaduna Central, on Tuesday highlighted the only possible way to impeach, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. He said, a Senator Read more
Protest: Military will not accept anyone calling for coup -Affirms Defence Chief
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa has declared that the Federal Government will not accept anyone to use the ongoing protest for Read more
Akpabio’s Idol Worshipping: Senators Urged To Reclaim Senate’s Independence
Nigerian Senators urged to reclaim the Senate’s independence from the executives’ dominance A member of the Nigerian Federalist Majority advocates, Olufemi Adegbulugbe, has called on Read more
Protests are legitimate, protesters not criminals – Ike Ibe
A former speaker of the Imo state house of assembly, Ike Ibe has said that protesters are not criminals because protests are constitutionally permitted. In Read more
EndBadGovernment: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Condemns Violent Turn of Protest
By Obinna Ejianya (9News Nigeria) Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District and former governor of Abia state, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has strongly condemned the Read more
#EndBadGovernment Protest: Social Media Influencer Tackles Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu
A social media influencer from Abia state, Janny Ujunwa, has strongly reacted to the recent statement by the Nigerian House of Representatives Deputy Speaker, Hon. Read more
NATIONWIDE: Expect Network Disruption, Journalist Tells Nigerians
A journalist, Abubakar Muhammad has said that Nigerians should expect network service disruption from tomorrow Tuesday July 30 in the country. He said that indications Read more
Portable distances self from planned protest, blames organizers of ‘poor thinking’
Nigerian singer and performer, Habeeb Okikiola, well known as Portable, has distanced himself from the much anticipated planned nationwide protest slated for August 1 across Read more
South East Development Commission: SA-APC NWS lauds Tinubu, Kalu
The Special Assistant to the National Welfare Secretary (NWS) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Uche Okorie has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Read more
Ike Ibe mourns Chief Iwuanyawu, says an Iroko tree has fallen
Former Speaker of the Imo state house of assembly Rt. Hon. Ike Ibe has mourned the passing of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President General of Ohanaeze Read more
Nigerians React with Mixed Emotions to New Minimum Wage Announcement
By Obinna Ejianya (9News Nigeria – Melbourne, Australia) Reactions have trailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of 70,000 Naira Minimum Wage after his meeting with Read more
Lawyer Raises Alarm Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Health In DSS Custody, Access To Lawyer Denied
A lead counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor has raised concerns about Kanu’s health and alleged Read more
Panic As Man Jumps Into Osun River After Complaining About Hardship Under Tinubu’s Administration
A Yoruba man simply identified as Femi on Saturday in Osogbo, Osun State jumped into Osun river, not long after he complained about the hardship Read more
Facts About Nigeria Today: Ironically, Nigerians Were In Heaven During Buhari’s Government Than Now
By Obinna Ejianya (9News Nigeria – Melbourne, Australia) While it would be an overstatement to say Nigerians were in “heaven” during Buhari’s administration, the current Read more
President Tinubu Approves New Withholding Tax Policy
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new withholding tax policy, replacing the outdated one approved in the 1977 regime. Chairman of the Presidential Read more