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9News Nigeria daily news updates Thursday 23rd January 2025
179 Oil theft incidents uncovered in one week – NNPCL
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, is saying it uncovered 179 incident of crude oil theft in the past week. The company affirmed that Read more
NLC,TUC, CNG, others reject 50% tariff hike
The Federal Government’s approval of a 50 percent hike in telecommunications tariff against the 100 percent rise demanded by the operators, the Nigeria Labour Congress, Read more
Man pours fuel on wife, sets her ablaze in Anambra over suspicion of infidelity (Photos)
A middle-aged man, identified as Nwanna, has allegedly set his wife, Chioma Nwanna, ablaze during a domestic dispute at Eziezekwu village, Abagana, Njikoka local government Read more
Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Suspended by Udinese amid Betting probe over Yellow Card
Italian Serie A Udinese have removed Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye from their registered players list amid an ongoing Investigation into alleged betting irregularities. The Read more
INSECURITY: Operation Hadin Kai Meets UK Defence Minister In Maiduguri
Nigerian Military and United Kingdom Defence officials at Operation Hadin Kai headquarters in Maiduguri
Jubilation Rocks Enugu State As Ekweremmadu’s Wife Returns To Nigeria From UK Prison
Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has been released from a United Kingdom’s prison and has subsequently returned to Nigeria. A Read more
BREAKING: Beatrice Ekweremadu Released from UK Prison, Returns to Nigeria
Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria after serving time in a UK prison. A reliable Read more
The Fate of the LGBTQ+ Movement Under Donald Trump’s U.S. Presidency
In an effort to uphold conservative values and far-right standards, President Donald Trump’s administration has introduced policies that cast uncertainty over the future of the Read more
Salome Adaidu: 15 Lawyers Seeks Justice For Slain Corps Member
No fewer than 15 legal practitioners in Nasarawa State have formed a Committee to seek justice for 24-year-old Salome Eleojo Adaidu, a Corps Member murdered Read more
Nigeria will start Manufacturing Aircrafts – Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo assures
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has hinted at the Federal Government’s plan to establish an Aircraft manufacturing firm in Nigeria nothing Read more
Mark Zuckerberg removes transgender and non-binary themes from Messenger app
Meta has officially removes the transgender and non-binary themes from its Messenger app as part of a broader shift in its company policies. The themes Read more
Ohaneze Youth Wing Frowns At Orlu Massacre, Call On SE Governors To Stop Trivializing Loss Of Lives And Properties In Igboland
The Ohanaeze Youth Council(OYC), being the apex socio-cultural youth organization of the Igbo race worldwide, has made the following resolutions subsequent to its National Working Read more
Eze Omadike Congratulates Dr (Mrs) Basilia Igbokwe On Her 100 Days In Office
His Royal Highness, Eze Morrison Eke PhD, Omadike of Umuoma community has congratulated Dr Basilia Igbokwe on her hundred (100) days in office as Rector Read more
Nigerian Rapper Speed Darlington regains freedom (Photos)
Speed Darlington, a Nigerian rapper, has regained his freedom after spending two months in police custody. His lawyer announce the news, revealing that Speed Darlington Read more
Soludo As The Sun Governor Of The Year : An Expensive Joke
By Michael Amakeze Oscar Wilde in his 1889 essay, The Decay of Lying, declared that life imitates art far more than art imitates life. Some Read more
Tears As Police Inspector Found Dead In Abuja Hotel After 2 Rounds With Girl He Met Online (Photos)
A Police Inspector, Lawal Ibrahim, from the Kwali Division, was found d€∆d at the Palasa Guest Inn in Gwagwalada after allegedly engaging in a $€xual Read more
Ini Edo reveals she suffered fertility issues, 6 miscarriages, and opted for surrogacy
Nollywood actress, Iniobong Ekim Edo popularly known as Ini Edo has opened up about her fertility struggles, revealing that she suffered six miscarriages which led Read more
Imo State LGA’s Executives to Be Inaugurated on Wednesday
The executives and appointees of the 27 local government areas across Imo State are set to be inaugurated tomorrow, January 22, 2025. The swearing-in ceremonies Read more
NiMet to Unveil 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has announced that it will present the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) to the public on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Read more
Governor Eno Approves ₦80,000 Minimum Wage for Civil Servants
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has authorized the payment of a new minimum wage of ₦80,000 to civil servants in the Read more
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface reportedly splits with Norwegian girlfriend
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface and his Norwegian girlfriend, Rikke Hermine Jensen have unfollowed each other on social media, and Rikke has deleted most of Read more
World Bank bans two Nigerian companies and CEO over alleged fraud
The World Bank has imposed a 30-month debarment on two Nigerian companies, Viva Atlantic Limited, alongside their Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Norman Didam. Read more
Temileyin Ajayi’s father begs FG to release son who beheaded Corps member in Nasarawa
Sunday Ajayi, father of Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, a gospel singer and content creator accused of the tragic death of Corps member, Salome Eleojo Adaidu, has appealed Read more
Poly Rector Bags 100 Days In Office, Reels Out Key Achievements, Appreciation Message
The Rector of the prestigious Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri Imo State, Dr. Mrs Basilia Igbokwe has very sincerely sent appreciation message to the general public Read more
BREAKING!!! President Donald Trump Withdraws U.S. From WHO, Negative Implications Revealed
Donald Trump, newly sworn-in president of the USA moved quickly on Monday to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization, a move that Read more
Hushpuppi To Be Released In 2029
Ramon Olarunwa Abbas commonly known as Hushpuppi, is set to be released from prison in 2029 after serving an 11-year sentenced for conspiracy to launder Read more
PROFILE: Knowing Ohazurume Chief Geoffrey Onyeukwu MD, From Nekede- Owerri- Imo- Nigeria
PROFILE: This special edition will be showcasing revered distinguished personalities, illustrious Sons and Daughters from various communities, continents , tongues and tribes. The content is Read more
Trump Designates Drug Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
U.S President Donald Trump has signed an executive order officially designating drug cartels, including prominent Mexican organizations and other Latin American criminal groups, as foreign Read more
Gov Uzodinma Urged To Summon Commerce Commissioner, Over Rift With Council Chairman, ISAMATTA On Market Tolls
IMO: Governor Hope Uzodinma is by this news medium sincerely alerted on the unresolved absurd activities of his lieutenants on revenue collection and toll regulations Read more
Yobe Governor Gave Stern Warning To Contractors On Delay, Sub-standard Projects
Executive Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni