Cross River Police arrest 27-year-old suspect over attack on Peter Obi’s convoy

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:38 pm

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, identified as Victor Edet Yellow-Duke, over the alleged attack on the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Peter Obi, in Calabar. The attack, which occurred in Wednesday, November 4, 2026, around Watt Market...

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Gov Sule orders probe into APC presidential rally disruption

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 7:10 pm

Lafia -- Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has vowed that the disruption of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally at the Lafia Square will not be treated with levity. Governor Sule gave the assurance on Thursday while presiding over an expanded meeting...

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Wike denies involvement in court judgement against Uzodimma’s Senatorial ticket

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:13 pm

By Nwajiobi Ijeoma 9news Nigeria Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied being behind the nullification of Governor Hope Uzodimma, as the Imo West senatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 election by the Federal High Court in Abuja....

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ADC Rejects Court Ruling Nullifying Atiku’s 2027 Candidacy, Vows Appeal

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:10 pm

Abuja -- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Federal High Court judgment that nullified its David Mark-led leadership and invalidated the process that produced former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. In a statement signed by its National...

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Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football after stellar 23-year career

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 3:32 pm

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says he is retiring from international football, bringing an end to a record-breaking 23-year career with the national team. The 41-year-old forward has scored 146 goals and won 234 caps for country - both world records - since making debut in...

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Gwacham Distributes Over 20,000 Exercise Books in Anambra

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 3:20 pm

By Suzy Chukwuechedom | Anambra Hon. Lady Maureen Chinwe Gwacham, the member representing Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has commenced a Back-to-School initiative involving the distribution of over 20,000 exercise books to pupils across communities in Oyi and Ayamelum Local Government Areas...

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Court sacks David Mark-led ADC leadership, recognises Nafiu Gombe

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:57 pm

Abuja -- The Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday nullified the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and ordered INEC to recognize Nafiu Bala Gombe as the party's recognised National Executive Committee member. Justice Peter Lifu, in a judgment, also invalidated the...

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State Police: Senate Gives 6 States November 15 Deadline

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:35 pm

By Princely Onyenwe | News Desk The Nigerian Senate has given six State Houses of Assembly until November 15, 2026, to formally communicate their positions on the proposed establishment of State Police, warning that failure to respond by the deadline would be treated as withholding...

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Nwaneri: Police Have Evidence to Prosecute Okorocha for Fraud

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:13 pm

By Princely Onyenwe | News Desk A fresh political controversy has erupted in Imo State following a social media statement by Chinasa Nwaneri, an ally of Governor Hope Uzodimma, claiming that the Nigeria Police Force has evidence to prosecute former Governor Rochas Okorocha over alleged...

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Flamingos Set Up Historic World Cup Final Against Japan

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:02 pm

By Princely Onyenwe | News Desk Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have qualified for their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final after defeating Brazil 3-1 in Wednesday’s semi-final in Rabat, Morocco. The historic victory on November 4 has set up a final...

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NJC: 2 Supreme Court Justices to Retire, 3 Judges Suspended

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:02 pm

By Princely Onyenwe | News Desk The National Judicial Council (NJC) has approved the retirement notifications of two Supreme Court Justices, alongside four other judicial officers, bringing the total number of approved retirement notifications to six. The Council also approved the suspension of three judicial...

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Senate Proposes Jail, ₦300,000 Fine Over Emergency Care

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:50 am

By Princely Onyenwe | News Desk ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate has advanced a proposed amendment to the National Health Act, 2014, seeking to impose up to six months' imprisonment, a fine of ₦300,000, or both on hospitals and healthcare providers who violate prescribed...

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Abdul El-Sayed makes US history, wins Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 7:11 pm

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's US Senate race, defeating Republican candidate and former congressman Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate. El-Sayed, 42, former public health official defeated Republic candidate Mike Rogers, a former congressman and FBI agent,...

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I was once a taxi driver in America – Tinubu

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 5:00 pm

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a statement has described his time working time in the United States as a young man and linked those experiences to his administration's student loan programme. President Tinubu stated that after arriving in the United States he drove a taxi...

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Ejiofor Laments Youth Economic Strangulation, Moral Decay in Nigeria

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 1:22 pm

..Says Youths have Mortgaged their future for Political crumbs By Nwajiobi Ijeoma 9news Nigeria, Nnewi Human Rights Lawyer and Social Critic Sir Ifeanyichukwu Ejiofor Esq has in his article titled 'THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW HAVE BECOME THE BEGGARS OF TODAY: A GENERATION THAT HAS MORTGAGED...

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Why We Employed 4,000 New Workers – Gov Eno

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 2:06 am

...Commends Tinubu for funding support to states, charges new employees on excellence and digital skills Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has explained that the recruitment of 4,000 new public servants was aimed at filling identified vacancies and strengthening the state's public service, rather...

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Tragedy: Kogi man who went viral for marrying two women same day dies

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 9:57 pm

Life is truly unpredictable. Earlier this year, he made headlines after reportedly marrying two wives on the same day. Sadly, news of his death has emerged within that same year. Kogi socialite who sparked widespread reactions after marrying two women in a single wedding ceremony...

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I’ll take 250,000 youths off streets in Anambra Central – Ikezue

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 8:50 pm

By Nwajiobi Ijeoma 9news Nigeria, Nnewi Labour Party (LP) Senatorial Candidate for Anambra Central, Ven. Tochukwu Ikezue has decried high rate of youth unemployment and idleness in the district, describing it as threat to both the living and dead. Ikezue stated this during the unveiling...

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2027:NDC appoints Barr. Adili- Ubah Nnewi North Campaign Coordinator

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 8:33 pm

By Nwajiobi Ijeoma 9news Nigeria, Nnewi The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed Hon. Barr. Chinedu Leonard Adili - Ubah as the Nnewi North Local Government Area Campaign Coordinator ahead of 2027 General Elections. His appointment on Tuesday, November 3 by the Anambra State Campaign...

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Troops dismantle kidnappers’ hideout in Kogi, recover ammunition

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 7:41 pm

Troops of the Nigerian Army have dismantled a suspected kidnappers' camp in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela-Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The operation, carried out by troops of the 21 Battalion under the 12 Composite Brigade, followed intelligence reports about suspected kidnappers operating from the...

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Tinubu Approves SUVs for FCT Traditional Rulers After 27 Years – Wike

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 6:25 pm

President Bola Tinubu has approved the provision of brand-new Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for traditional rulers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister Nyesom Wike has disclosed. Wike said the vehicles would be delivered to the monarchs before December, describing the approval as recognition of...

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Tenerife striker De Miguel dies at 30 after collision with opposing goalkeeper

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 5:45 pm

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel has died at the age of 30, a day after suffering an injury in an on-field collision during a second division match, his club CD Tenerife has announced. "Heartbroken, with lump in our throats and unable to believe this is...

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Atiku Challenges Tinubu Over El-Rufai’s Detention, Questions His Religious Sincerity

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 4:43 pm

Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant on Public Communications to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Shaibu questioned Tinubu’s sincerity of faith, arguing that the President’s treatment of a fellow Muslim contradicted the...

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NNPC: Nigeria Adds 600,000bpd, Crude Output Hits 1.8m

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 3:22 pm

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) says ongoing reforms in the oil and gas sector have boosted Nigeria’s crude oil production by 600,000 barrels per day, raising output from approximately 1.2 million to 1.8 million barrels per day.Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC...

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JUST IN: Rivers Assembly Majority Leader, Major Jack, Rolls Out ₦350m Empowerment Programme for Constituents

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 2:20 pm

The Rivers State House of Assembly Majority Leader, Hon. Major Jack, has launched a massive empowerment initiative estimated at ₦350 million for constituents under the “Major for Major Impact Empowerment Programme.” The empowerment package includes 20 Toyota Camry cars, six Keke buses, six canoes, 10...

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Natasha marks three years in Senate, distributes laptops to Kogi schools

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 1:00 pm

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has marked her third anniversary in the Senate by distributing smart devices, including laptop computers, to selected secondary schools in her district. The intervention took place in Monday, November 2, 2026. She visited OCSS Oboroke, Adavi Model Secondary...

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Ned Nwoko Warns Bloggers Over Wife’s Fake Death News, Threatens Legal Action

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 10:48 am

Senator Ned Nwoko has appealed to the public, particularly fans, friends, bloggers and social media commentators, to give his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, space to recover from her reported health challenges. Nwoko made the appeal in a statement expressing concern over what he described as...

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UPDATED: Sentence of School Teacher In Religious Conversion Row – What We Know

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 4:48 am

By Abubakar Haruna Muhammad (9News Nigeria Northeast) A Borno State High Court judgment has sent a primary school teacher to prison for 14 years. The judgement has ignited a national debate on religious freedom, child rights and the thin line between evangelism and child abduction....

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UN Warns: 86% of Journalist Killings Go Unpunished

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 9:47 pm

By Princely Onyenwe | International Desk INTERNATIONAL – The United Nations has renewed its demand for justice and stronger protection for journalists worldwide, warning that the growing culture of impunity is making journalism increasingly dangerous, with nearly nine out of every ten killings of media...

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NYSC introduces security app, makes download mandatory for PCMs

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 8:52 pm

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has introduced a Security App and fired all Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) to download it ahead of their orientation camp registration. According to the notice, all PCMs are required to download the NYSC Security App through their dashboards or...

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BREAKING: Gunmen Reportedly Ambush Police Vehicle Along Sokoto–Zamfara Road, Officers Feared Killed

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 6:15 pm

Tension has reportedly risen along the Sokoto–Zamfara axis following an alleged ambush on a vehicle conveying personnel of the Nigeria Police Force. According to information reaching our newsroom, the police vehicle was reportedly travelling towards Sokoto when it came under attack by armed gunmen suspected...

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