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The Labour Party gubernatorial candidate in Imo, Athan Nneji Achonu has denounced the escalating levels of insecurity and criminality in the state, which have resulted in homicides and destruction of both public and private property. Responding to last week's assassination of the Traditional Ruler of Nguru Autonomous Community in Aboh-Mbaise local government area of the State, His Royal Majesty, Eze James Nnamdi, the former Senator expressed his lamentation towards what he described as: "the detestable disregard for the sanctity of human life and violation of our cherished traditional institution". He urged all parties involved to abstain from violence and enable the state to achieve some semblance of peace and stability. In his own words; "It is disheartening that our state has recent...

The Oyo State government has been accused by owners of some of the properties demolished at Omololu Olunloyo GRA, Ring Road, Adeoyo in Ibadan of not being truthful. T. A Obisesan and Gbenga Ojo ESQ, the lawyers handling the property, have responded to a statement from the state government, asserting that the land in question is still under litigation before Justice Sumonu of Court No.9, in suit number I/651/17. It should be noted that the Oyo State Government recently demolished several structures deemed illegal at Omololu Olunloyo GRA, Ring Road, Adeoyo in Ibadan. The demolition exercise, which took place earlier this month, was led by Mofoluke Adebiyi, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development in the state. Adebiyi claimed that the demolition was...

The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has made a claim that President Bola Tinubu's administration came equipped to inflict social and economic horror on Nigerians. Sowore expressed his frustration on his verified Twitter account on Monday, stating that tuition fees have risen by 500% in certain schools, while fuel costs have quadrupled and food prices have become unaffordable for many Nigerians. The social critic alleged that the administration was prepared to launch social and economic terror on the Nigerian populace, but assured that the regime would soon face its own punishment. In his words, "It's Monday morning and the roads are deserted. School fees in some schools have increased by 500%, electricity charges are skyrocketing, fuel costs have ...

The Corps members have been encouraged by the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed, to ensure that they make a positive impact in their host communities before completing their service year. He advised them to initiate and implement beneficial projects that will enhance the welfare of their hosts. During his visit to the NYSC Bayelsa State Permanent Orientation Camp in Boro, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state, as well as the Delta State Orientation Camp in Isele-Uku, the DG made this statement while addressing the Corps members. He also emphasized that the Community Development Service (CDS) is one of the four main programs of the Scheme, which aims to improve the living standards of the public. General Ahmed als...

The Speaker of the House of Assembly in Cross River State, Elvert Ayambem, has stated that the current parliament is predominantly composed of young people, totaling more than 80%. In a meeting with a delegation from the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ayambem expressed his disagreement with the notion that Nigerian youths are leaders of tomorrow, emphasizing that they are already taking up significant positions in government. “I do not believe in the idea that the youths are leaders of tomorrow; the youths are leaders of today,” Ayambem said. He further advised the youths to rise to the challenge, support one another instead of tearing each other down, strive for public offices, and position themselves for leadership. He assured the delegation of his support and urged them to rema...

The NDPC has called on all financial institutions, telecom operators, educational establishments, government agencies, and other entities involved in data collection and processing in Nigeria to register with the Commission by December 2023 for the monitoring of data protection compliance. During a workshop on Data Privacy & Protection in Lagos, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner of NDPC, made this announcement. In accordance with the Act, which requires all data supervisors and handlers to register within six months of the law's enactment, Olatunji emphasized the importance of the call. He also mentioned that all registered organizations will be required to submit their annual audit report to the Commission between January and March each year. While stating that the ...

Ajibode-Oke Ona residents in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State have implored Governor Seyi Makinde to come to their assistance. The residents emphasized that immediate action is necessary to prevent an imminent flood catastrophe that could result in casualties and property damage within the community. They urgently appealed for intervention in the face of the looming threat of submerging the area. 9JA NEWS reports that heavy rains, which have persisted since Friday, have caused flooding in several communities in the state. Ajibode Oke-Ona, situated behind the University of Ibadan, is the latest community at risk of being affected by the flood. Dr. Bayo Busari, a community leader, spoke with 9JA NEWS on Monday, stressing the urgent need for effective measures to avert floods...

The imprisoned Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has reiterated his call for the cessation of recurring stay-at-home exercises in the South Eastern part of the country. Kanu conveyed his message through one of his attorneys, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, in a video observed by 9JA NEWS. Dan Nwomeh, the Senior Special Assistant, Mainstream Media to Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, shared the video on his Twitter handle on Monday. According to Ozekhome, Kanu expressed his disbelief in the stay-at-home actions, asserting that he could not simultaneously fight for his people and impede their economy. Ozekhome pointed out the adverse impact of the stay-at-home exercise on the social, economic, cultural, and political aspects of people's lives, lamenting that...

A fraction of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural organization has expressed its determination to apprehend self-styled Biafra activist, Simon Ekpa. The group is determined to ensure that Ekpa is brought to justice for his offenses in the Southeast. The socio-cultural organization was responding to the Biafra plebiscite convention called by Ekpa. Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the Secretary-General of the faction stated that Ekpa’s call for a plebiscite congress was worrisome. A statement by Isiguzoro read: “Ekpa’s self-proclaimed position as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile and his declaration of a Biafra plebiscite is deeply troubling. “Such actions have the potential to incite civil unrest and turmoil in Southeast Nigeria. “Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in collaboration with Southeast p...

Twitter possessor Elon Musk has revealed a fresh emblem for the social media platform. The emblem showcases a white “X” on a black backdrop substituting the original Twitter blue bird symbol. Announcing the fresh emblem, Linda Yaccarino, Twitter Chief Executive Officer, CEO tweeted: “X is here! Let’s get it.” In another tweet, the emblem was also projected on the company’s offices in San Francisco. Furthermore, Elon Musk tweeted, “And shortly we shall say goodbye to the Twitter brand and, progressively, all the birds.” Musk and the Twitter CEO’s handles featured the X emblem while the blue bird is still evident throughout the platform. In relation to the former emblem, “#GoodbyeTwitter” was trending on the platform as several users criticized the fresh X. ...