2027: Ejimakor debunks claims IPOB will boycott presidential election

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 8:52 pm

Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel and former lead counsel to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has clarified that a reference to an election boycott by an IPOB leader should not be interpreted as a definitive decision to boycott the...

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Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs To Rescue All Kidnap Victims, Dismantle Terrorist Hideouts

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 6:27 pm

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Nigeria's security chiefs to intensify efforts to rescue all citizens held captive by terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers, while destroying all criminal hideouts across the country. The Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday...

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2027: Make national unity a priority in re-election bid — Ejianya to Pres. Tinubu

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 5:54 pm

President Bola Tinubu must make national unity a priority as he seeks re-election in 2027, ensuring that Nigerians across regional, religious and political divides feel included in his administration, political analyst and publisher of 9News Nigeria, Obinna Ejianya, has said. Speaking during an interview on...

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Tinubu upgrades Kaduna Polytechnic to University, approves new Yaba University

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 5:26 pm

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to a bill upgrading the Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna, to the Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Kaduna. The development was announced on Friday, October 16, 2026, by Daniel Amos, the member representing Jema'a/Sanga Federal Constituency in the House...

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IPOB Extends Olive Branch to Hausa, Northern Ethnic Groups, Calls for Unity

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 4:31 pm

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared solidarity with the Hausa people and other ethnic nationalities in Northern Nigeria, calling for unity in the pursuit of freedom, justice and self-determination. The declaration followed a reported show of solidarity with the pro-Biafra group by northern...

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ASMATA zonal chairman petitions Soludo over sack by PG

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:57 pm

ASMATA zonal chairman petitions Soludo over sack by PG ...he abandoned his duty Says PG By Our Reporter Dissatisfied with his purported sack as the Oyi zonal chairman of Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders' Association, ASMATA, by the ASMATA President General, PG, Chief Humphrey Anuna,...

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BUA’s ASR Africa Initiates Programme to Make Future Doctors Health Innovators, Holds Conference in Maiduguri

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:39 pm

By Abubakar H. Muhammad (9News Nigeria Northeast) The Abdul Samad Rabiu, ASR Africa Initiative, ASR Africa, has launched a new programme aimed at turning future doctors into health innovators, with a conference on health innovation held in Borno State's capital, Maiduguri. Under its new programme,...

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2027: Kwankwaso Urges Atiku to Quit Race for Peter Obi

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:32 pm

Rabiu Kwankwaso, vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has explained why he wants former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to step down from the 2027 presidential race in favour of Peter Obi. Kwankwaso said his appeal was driven by their longstanding political relationship and the...

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LP Candidate urges Nigerians, CSOs to reject plot to reserve Senate Presidency for Akpabio

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 2:56 pm

LP Candidate urges Nigerians, CSOs to reject plot to reserve Senate Presidency for Akpabio By Our Reporter Labour Party senatorial candidate for Anambra Central, Ven. Tochukwu Ikezue, has called on Nigerians, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and other advocates of democracy to oppose purported move to...

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Economic Hardship: Utomi Wonders How Nigerians Stay Alive

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 2:41 pm

Pat Utomi has questioned how Nigerians are surviving severe economic hardship, lamenting low salaries, soaring electricity bills and the rising cost of petrol.

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Activist drags Awka diocese to court over alleged fraudulent judgement

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 2:11 pm

Activist drags Awka diocese to court over alleged fraudulent judgement By Our Reporter Anambra based activist, Comrade Osita Obi, has dragged Rev. Fr. Chudy Aguinam and the Catholic Diocese of Awka to Magistrate Court 4 sitting in Amawbia, Awka South local government area of Anambra...

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Court adjourns criminal defamation suit against Obi

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 1:35 pm

By 9News Nigeria reporter Magistrate Court 4 sitting in Amawbia, Awka South local government area of Anambra State, under Her Worship, E.C Chukwu, has adjourned a criminal defamation suit filed by the Catholic Diocese of Awka against Anambra based activist, Comrade Osita Obi, to January...

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Nigeria-US health agreement: Test of sovereignty and accountability

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 12:45 pm

By Dr David Okon William International assistance should strengthen national capacity, not compromise national sovereignty. Nigeria’s health cooperation agreement with the United States therefore demands rigorous scrutiny—not because American assistance is inherently suspect, but because agreements involving public health, substantial financial commitments and citizens’ biological...

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Uyo Houses Global Media Headquarters as Obasanjo, Jonathan, Masisi Unveil C54 News Dome

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:59 am

Uyo is gaining international attention as a destination for media investment and digital innovation following the unveiling of the C54 News Global Streaming Dome, an ambitious pan-African media project that has chosen Akwa Ibom State as its international headquarters. The facility was unveiled on Wednesday,...

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Kidnapped Kaduna couple, six-month-old daughter regain freedom

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 8:03 am

Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, have regained their freedom after being abducted in Kaduna State. The family 's release came days after a video emerged showing Zakka pleading for public assistance while holding his crying infant daughter, as his captors...

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I ₦1.4bn Converted to Dollars for Yahaya Bello’s Children’s School Fees, Witness Tells Court

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 7:32 am

A bureau de change operator has told an Abuja High Court that he converted about ₦1.4 billion into dollars to pay the school fees of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello’s children at the American International School of Abuja. Jamilu Abdullahi, the 19th prosecution witness...

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FG to upgrade Kaduna Hospital to Federal Medical Centre

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 6:13 am

The Kaduna State Government has transferred the Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Memorial Hospital in Kafanchan to the Federal Government for upgrading to a Federal Medical Centre (FMC). The development is expected to strengthen healthcare delivery in Kaduna State, particularly in the southern senatorial district, by...

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SHOCKING: Alleged Cult Group Renovates Police Station in Rivers

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 5:05 am

RIVERS STATE — Concern and controversy have followed reports that members of the DNKI (Vikings) cult group, reportedly operating under the Trans Marine Platoon in Trans Amadi, Rivers State, have renovated part of a police station at Abuloma, Okuru Junction. According to information reaching 9NEWS...

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Finnish Appeal Court Cuts Simon Ekpa’s Jail Term to Four Years

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 10:59 pm

A Finnish court of appeal has reduced the prison sentence of Biafra separatist leader Simon Ekpa from six years to four years while upholding his convictions for terrorism-related offences. In its ruling on Thursday, the court upheld his convictions for participating in the activities of...

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₦3.5m Monthly Imprest Given by Gov Eno no Longer Enough for Lawmakers – Deputy Speaker

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 10:34 pm

The Deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kufre Abasi Edidem, has said rising inflation has eroded the value of lawmakers’ monthly imprest, despite an increase from ₦2.5 million to ₦3.5 million under Governor Umo Eno. Edidem disclosed that the...

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Pipeline Rupture Reported in Eleme, Rivers State

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 10:20 pm

By Princely Onyenwe | News Desk ELEME, Rivers State — Reports of a suspected crude oil pipeline rupture in Aleto, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, have raised concerns over the potential environmental and safety implications of the incident. The incident was reported on...

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2027: Senators Declare Akpabio ‘Unopposed’ for 11th Assembly Senate Presidency

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 9:55 pm

Some senators have endorsed Senate President Godswill Akpabio for another term in the 11th National Assembly, declaring that the position is not open for contest. The endorsement came during Thursday’s plenary session following controversy over Akpabio’s remarks during debate on the Suicide Prevention Bill 2026....

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Burkina Faso suspends beauty pageants, promotes women in science

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 9:29 pm

Burkina Faso, under President Ibrahim Traore, has suspended beauty pageants nationwide and introduced a science competition to recognise and reward young women with outstanding scientific talent. The initiative, known as HAKILI Mousso, brought together 84 young women who competed in mathematics, physics and chemistry. Top...

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At least 34 school children killed in Pakistan school collapse

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 6:15 pm

At least 34 pupils and a teacher have died after the roof of a private school collapsed in Pakistan The disaster unfolded at the Al Khair Education Center in Peshawar during morning classes, in the country's deadliest incident of its kind. Some of the children...

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Uzodinma Reaffirms Senate Ambition, Backs Imo Charter of Equity

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 3:11 pm

By Princely Onyenwe | News Desk OWERRI, Imo State — Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has reaffirmed his intention to contest for the Senate in 2027, maintaining his political ambition despite criticism and pressure from different quarters, while calling for unity within the All...

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Akpabio Warns Uzodinma as Wike Rift Deepens Over Senate Seat

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 1:12 pm

'Don’t Abandon Your People’ — Senate President’s Remarks Intensify Debate Over 11th Senate Leadership By Princely Onyenwe | News Desk ABUJA, Nigeria — Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s warning to governors against pursuing other political offices before completing their tenures has intensified attention on Imo State...

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Anambra APC rejects Soludo’s appointment as Tinubu campaign coordinator, demands reversal

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:56 pm

Anambra APC rejects Soludo’s appointment as Tinubu campaign coordinator, demands reversal By Nwajiobi Ijeoma, Nnewi The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has rejected the appointment of Governor Chukwuma Soludo as the state coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council...

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Atiku Faults Tinubu Over APC Campaign at Presidential Villa

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:50 pm

ADC Chieftain Questions Use of Public Facility, Abrupt Entry of Non- APC Members Into the Campaign Council as Cross-Party Alliance Raises Concerns Over Opposition Independence and Democratic Competition By Princely Onyenwe | Political Desk ABUJA, Nigeria — Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola...

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PGF-ALGON Assembly: Council Bosses Seek Grassroots Synergy

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:25 pm

By Suzy Chukwuechedom l Anambra ​The 774 Local government chairmen from across Nigeria gathered at the State House Banquet Hall in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday for the Progressive Governors Forum and Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (PGF-ALGON) National General Assembly and the...

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2027: Soludo, APGA Back Tinubu’s Re-Election Campaign

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:10 pm

By Suzy Chukwuechedom l Anambra In a major cross-party political alignment ahead of the 2027 presidential election, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, on Wednesday formally declared the support of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid....

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Flags Fly at Half-Mast as FG Declares Mourning Over Ondo Crash

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 1:52 am

By Princely Onyenwe | News Desk President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning following the fatal crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The President also directed that national flags be flown at half-mast across the...

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