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9News Nigeria daily news updates Friday 22nd November 2024
FCT Minister, Wike Petition Me, Over Disbandment Of OSPAC In Obio/Akpor, Says IHUNWO
The Executive Chairman of the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, Hon. Chijioke Ihunwo, has alleged that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Read more
UNIJOS gets first female SUG President
History was made at the University University of Jos (UNIJOS) as the first ever female student Ms. Jane Kangyang Pwajok was elected as President, Student Read more
Shocking: Popular lawyer, activist shot dead in Benue
An Otukpo-based lawyer and activist, Mike Ofikwu, has been brutally murdered by unknown gunmen at his residence in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Read more
Comrade Ayodele Olawande: A Beacon of Hope for Nigeria’s Youth
“In a nation where the youth are often touted as the leaders of tomorrow, one man has taken it upon himself to ensure that tomorrow’s Read more
NGF declares support for National Reforms and Security
The Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, says the various economic reforms embarked upon by the Tinubu’s Presidency is setting new standards and priorities for achieving robust Read more
ACF vows to support Northern candidates in 2027
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has announced its decision to support northerners running for the Presidency and other offices who might be interested in contesting Read more
IMHA: Kanayo Onyemaechi Seconds Motion To Pass Confidence Vote On Gov Uzodinma’s Achievements
At the floor of Imo State House of Assembly IMHA Owerri, the Honourable member representing Owerri West State constituency and the back-to-back Majority Leader, Rt Read more
BREAKING!!! UNIZIK Gets New Vice-Chancellor After Prof. Odoh’s Sack By President Tinubu
Professor Joseph Ikechebelu has been reinstated as the Acting Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, 9News Nigeria has learnt. Ikechebelu had held the position Read more
I’m quitting pageantry to focus on education, mental health – Adetshina reveals
Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, Chidimma Adetshina, has announced her decision to step away from the World of beauty pageants to prioritize her education, mental Read more
ECOWAS Court Awards ₦30 Million to Glory Okolie Over Rights Abuses by Nigerian Police
Abuja, 21st November 2024 – The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, sitting in Abuja, has awarded ₦30 million in compensation to Glory Okolie, a 22-year-old Read more
BREAKING!!! Simon Ekpa Arrested In Finland
Simon Ekpa, self acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been arrested by law enforcement in Finland. Ekpa was subsequently sent Read more
Hon. Alex Ikwechegh Marks One Year of Transformative Leadership in Aba North/South (Photos)
In just one year, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh has made a profound impact as the House of Representatives member for Aba North/South federal constituency. His Read more
Hon. Chike Okafor Delivers Address at Launch of Grand Challenges Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially launched the Grand Challenges Nigeria, a platform aimed at driving innovation and addressing critical health and development challenges in Read more
IMF President Kristalina Georgieva Commends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
The President of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, met with President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday evening. The meeting held at Rio de Janeiro Read more
US Doctor Caught On Camera Walking Naked in Office and Performing Sex Act on Employee
US doctor, Dr. David Diffine based in Blytheville, Arkansas, and known on Instagram as “Naked Dr. Dave” had his medical license suspended in October following Read more
UNIZIK VCship : ‘You Can’t Usurp Court Powers In My Appointment’, Odoh Hits Back At Education Minister
The vice chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof. Benard Odoh on Thursday called on the federal ministry of Education not to be desperate in Read more
Ellen DeGeneres, other same-sex celebrity couples relocate to other country after Trump win
Several high-profile same-sex celebrity couples, including Ellen DeGeneres, have chosen to leave the United States in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s re-election. The affected couples Read more
NSCDC Confirms Missing Security Officers After Boko Haram Ambush
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed that seven of its officers are missing following a coordinated ambush by Boko Haram militants Read more
Former Nasarawa PDP Chairman risk jail term over alleged contempt of Court
Nasarawa State High Court sitting in Doma local government council has been asked to charge immediate past chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Read more
Youth Minister Lifts NYSC Posting Restrictions- Segun Sanusi
Honourable Minister for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande has lifted all restrictions on NYSC posting. The Minister, in a directive dated 18th November, 2024 said Read more
Joseph Wemakor Grabs Prestigious Global Doctoral Humanitarian Award (Photos)
Joseph Kobla Wemakor, a distinguished Ghanaian journalist and passionate human rights advocate, has been honored with the prestigious Global Doctoral Humanitarian and Ministerial Excellence Award Read more
Despite Police Probe, Zenith Bank yet to Respond to Complaints of Missing Aquitane Oil Share Dividends
Despite police probe, Zenith Bank yet to respond to complaints of missing share dividends, accusations of forged statement of Account leveled against it by Aquitane Read more
Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Professor Benard Odoh
President Bola Tinubu through the Federal Ministry of Education has announced the removal of the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikwe University, Dr. Bernard Read more
Fuel subsidy: APC, PDP govs disagree over oil revenue sharing
The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has revealed that state governments are yet to benefit from the improved revenue generated by the oil sector, Read more
Petition Against IYASE of Ogwashi-Uku Withdrawn By Judiciary Panel Over Kingship and Land Disputes In Ogwashi-Uku, Its Neighboring Areas
The investigation into the kingship and land disputes within Ogwashi-Uku and neighboring communities continued today at the Judicial Panel of Inquiry. All petitions concerning the Read more
Rochas Begs Akpabio To Negotiate Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, In Honor of Late Senator Ubah
Former Governor of Imo State and ex-senator Dr. Owelle Rochas Okorocha has called on the Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, to convey a message to Read more
BREAKING!!!! “Trigger Happy Policemen” Reportedly Shoot Four Civilians In Ebonyi State (Photo, Video)
A tragic incident occurred in Ugwuachara, a neighborhood in the capital city of Abakaliki on Wednesday where four civilians were reportedly shot. The chaos unfolded Read more
Gov Mutfwang vows to recover illegally possessed government property
Governor Mutfwang receives report on St. Academy School building collapse, vows to recover illegally possessed government property. Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has Read more
FAKE OR REAL PROFESSOR : Federal University Gusau Finally Breaks Silence On UNIZIK VC Odoh’s Status
The controversy over the academic qualifications of the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Benard Odoh, has been laid to rest Read more
National Assembly Holds Valedictory Session For Late Sen. Ubah’s Remains
The Nigerian Senate, presided over by Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio and other senators, received the remains of their late colleague, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, for Read more