Kenya Court Convicts Pastor Mackenzie, 28 Others Over Murder Of 191 People

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:32 am

A Kenyan court has convicted controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 28 co-accused over the deaths of 191 people, including 190 children, in Shakahola massacre in Kilifi County. The self-proclaimed pastor and his Good News International Church organised a Christian doomsday sect in which they...

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Tinubu extends tenures of Immigration, Correctional Service Chiefs

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 6:49 am

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an 18-month extension of tenure for heads of two paramilitary services under the Ministry of Interior. The approval was disclosed in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The extension...

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2027: Nnewi Stakeholders endorse Prince Samben Nwosu for Anambra South Senate

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 11:58 pm

2027: Nnewi Stakeholders endorse Prince Samben Nwosu for Anambra South Senate By Nwajiobi Ijeoma, Nnewi Stakeholders in Nnewi have unanimously endorsed Prince Samben Nwosu of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) as their preferred candidate for Senate to represent the people of Anambra South Senatorial District....

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Christiane Amanpour to exit CNN after 43 years

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 11:02 pm

"Always Be Truthful, Not Neutral" - CNN Anchor, Christiane Amanpour. Veteran journalist Christine Amanpour is set to leave CNN in June 2027, bringing her 43-year career with the international news network to end. According to CNN, the 68-year-old world renowned journalist announced her decision Monday...

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2027 : Obi’s camp challenges Shettima, compares their records as governor

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 6:49 pm

2027: Obi’s camp challenges Shettima, compares their records as governor The media office of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised Vice-President Kashim Shettima over his description of the former Anambra State governor as “diminished”, urging political leaders to focus...

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Tinubu receives UN’s proposed $14bn 2027 budget in historic first

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 5:38 pm

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday received the United Nations' proposed 14 billion dollars budget for 2027, marking what Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the global body, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, described as a historic milestone in the country's 66 years of membership of the organisation. The...

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Trump calls for Border Closure as France faces widespread unrest

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:59 pm

US President Donald Trump has called for France to close its borders, blaming migration for the unrest gripping the European country. “The migrants have taken over France. They must CLOSE THE BORDERS, FAST!” Trump said. His remarks follows reports of widespread demonstrations, clashes with police,...

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Nigeria tops Poverty Ranking

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:43 pm

Nigeria has been ranked first globally in the estimated number of people living in extreme poverty in 2026, with approximately 73.1 million people affected. According to figures attributed to World Data Lab, Nigeria stays ahead of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has an...

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Tinubu Makes History with UN Budget — Jimoh Ibrahim

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:25 pm

Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), has described President Bola Tinubu’s reported receipt of the organisation’s 2027 budget as a historic development. Ibrahim said the development made Tinubu the first Nigerian president in 66 years to receive the budget, which...

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2027: INEC Faces Legal Showdown as Delisted Candidates Fight Back

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 3:28 pm

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the courts will ultimately determine the fate of candidates omitted from its list for the 2027 governorship and State Assembly elections. The Commission has given aggrieved political parties and candidates 14 days, ending October 24, 2026, to...

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NiMet forecasts dust haze, thunderstorms nationwide

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 3:25 pm

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast dust haze and thunderstorms across the country from Monday to Wednesday. In its weather outlook released, the agency predicted slight dust haze over most parts of Northern region, with moderate haze expected in parts of Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi...

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BREAKING: Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies at 71

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 1:43 pm

Former Delta State Governor Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has died at 71. Uduaghan reportedly died on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026, following a brief illness. His family announced his death, formally announced by Toju Anire Uduaghan on behalf of the family. The family...

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Elon Musk pledges SpaceX share for every American child in 2027

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 1:22 pm

Elon Musk has pledged to give every American child one SpaceX share in 2027, following his criticism of Anthropic’s public benefit fund.

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2027: The Result will speak for itself — Yahaya Bello on Election

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 1:22 pm

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has expressed confidence in his electoral prospects ahead of the January 16, 2027, election. Bello made the remarks during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday, when asked whether he could defeat Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the ballot. “January...

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2027: Kaduna targets 3 million votes for Tinubu, says Gov Uba

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 1:16 pm

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State says the state is targeting three million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Sani stated this on Saturday in Zaria while receiving former Kaduna Chief of Staff, Bashir Sa'idu, and other politicians who defected from the...

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2027: Tinubu devoted first term to Reforms — Alake

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 1:08 pm

Spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Campaign Council, Dele Alake has called for continuity in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Alake said Tinubu’s first term had been devoted largely to reforms, adding that Nigerians should return the President to office in 2027 to consolidate the policies...

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Man collects N700k thrift In april, withholds N100k for six months, begs not to be exposed

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 12:07 pm

A female thrift (Ajo) organizer in Ogun State has cried out over the alleged refusal of a beneficiary to pay his outstanding balance six months after collecting his contribution. The beneficiary, identified as Adekunle, was said to have collected a total sum of N700,000 from...

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Opiah Urges INEC to Review Imo’s 27 Assembly Seats

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 11:42 pm

By Princely Onyenwe | News Desk IMO STATE, Nigeria — Former Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly and former Minister of State for Education, Rt. Hon. Goodluck Opiah, has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review the state’s 27 House of...

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Father, son burnt beyond recognition, three injured in Plateau tricycle crash

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 9:27 pm

VIEWERS DISCRETION ADVISED Jos -- A man and his son were reportedly burnt beyond recognition, while three other person sustained injuries when a commercial tricycle, popularly known as Keke NAPEP, caught fire following a road crash at Sabon Barki area of Jos South Local Government...

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France Erupts in Nationwide Protests as Arrests Hit 2,000, Hundreds Injured

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:22 pm

Prance is grappling with widespread unrest after nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs, fuel prices, deteriorating public services and poor school conditions escalated into violent clashes, arson and looting. The protests, which spread across several major cities on Saturday, October 17, have placed President Emmanuel...

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NDLEA intercepts Saudi-bound drug consignment hidden in keg at Kano airport

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 7:55 pm

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a female passenger, identified as Fatimah Ahmad, after discovering cannabis concealed in a keg of palm oil she was carrying to Saudi Arabia. The woman was intercepted on Friday, October 16, 2026, during the screening of...

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2027: We won’t step down for Atiku – Kwankwaso declares

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 4:58 pm

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed not to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Atiku Abubakar. He accused the ADC campaign team of attacking him, Peter Obi and...

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BAIL IS FREE: Cross River CP Warns Nigerians Against Offering Bribes to Police Officers

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 4:36 pm

The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Ajo Ordue, has issued a stern warning to members of the public against offering money or other inducements to police officers in connection with bail, stressing that bail is free across Nigeria The Police Commissioner gave...

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SHOCKING: Cult Violence Escalates in Owerri as NBM Elder Kilo Kilo Is Reportedly Killed

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 1:25 pm

Fresh violence allegedly linked to clashes between rival cult groups has heightened tension in Owerri, Imo State, following the reported killing of a man identified as Kilo Kilo, described in circulating reports as a National Elder of the Neo Black Movement (NBM). According to information...

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Court fixes November 4 for hearing in Plateau ADC governorship ticket dispute

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:23 pm

Jos -- The Federal High Court has fixed November 4, 2026, for continuation of hearing in suit filed by Jude Dakur, an aspirant in African Democratic Congress, ADC governorship primary in Plateau State, over the omission of his name from the list of candidates submitted...

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BREAKING: Another Tanker Explosion Reported in Agbor, Delta State

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 11:57 am

Information reaching 9NEWS NIGERIA indicates that a tanker conveying a petroleum product reportedly exploded in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, in the early hours of Sunday, October 18, 2026. The reported incident has raised fresh concerns among residents and road users...

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Tinubu will get over 70% of Northern votes – Yilwatda

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 11:14 am

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda has predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure over 70% of votes in Northern Nigeria in the 2027 presidential election. Nentawe made the prediction on Saturday at commissioning of the Arewa for...

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BREAKING: Two Police Officers Killed, Three Injured As Gunmen Attack Police Station in Aba

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 11:05 am

Tension and grief have reportedly gripped parts of Aba, Abia State, following a deadly early-morning attack on the Uratta-Eziukwu Police Division, where unidentified gunmen killed two senior police officers and injured three others. The attack occurred at about 2:26 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026,...

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SHOCKING: Couple Arrested Over Alleged Murder of Bus Driver in Imo State

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 10:38 am

Tension has reportedly gripped parts of Imo State following the arrest of a husband and wife who are allegedly being investigated over the suspected murder of a commercial bus driver. According to information gathered by 9NEWS NIGERIA, the incident reportedly began after the couple allegedly...

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Enugu Government Rescues Banished 16-Year-Old Girl After Abuse

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 10:30 am

By Princely Onyenwe | News Desk ENUGU, Enugu State — The Enugu State Government has intervened in the case of Chinaza, a 16-year-old girl from Nenwe community in Aninri Local Government Area, providing her with safe shelter following public outrage over reports that she was...

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Alleged OSPAC Faction Invades Igwuruta Office, Properties Damaged in Rivers

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:57 am

Tension has reportedly heightened in Igwuruta, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, following an alleged invasion of an OSPAC office by suspected factional members of the local security outfit. Images obtained from the scene reportedly show significant damage to the building, with parts of...

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