Author: 9jalive

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his threat of drastic consequences for Iran over its nuclear programme, including a potential attack on Tehran’s nuclear facilities. Trump said this during a meeting at the White House with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. “They can’t have a nuclear weapon, and they got to go fast, because they’re fairly close to having one, and they’re not going to have one. “And if we have to do something very harsh, we’ll do it. And I’m not doing it for us. “I’m doing it for the world, and these are radicalised people, and they cannot have…

Edo State Police Command said it arrested a 32-year-old woman identified as Janet Dominic with firearms and ammunition in the State. DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Moses Yamu, who disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Benin City, said the arrest was made during the mop up of arms. Yamu said the suspect was arrested on April 10, 2025 by the Command’s X-Squad during a raid at the Iguezemwahu community, along Benin-Auchi Road in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of the State. He said during the raid, the said woman…

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, who is on loan at Galatasaray, has spoken on his future. The striker is reportedly being targeted by top clubs in Europe such as Chelsea and Manchester United. Report yesterday said that the player has only two clubs in mind, namely Juventus and Barcelona. However, Osimhen said his decision would be for the best interest of everyone, insisting that Galatasaray will always have a space in his heart. The Nigeria International spoke to NTV after helping Galatasaray beat Samsunspor 2-0 in the Super Lig at the weekend, according to PSGTalk and Sportskeeda. The Super Eagles frontman…

Kebbi State Government, under the leadership of Dr. Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu, has taken significant steps to enhance security across the state. To support ongoing efforts under Operation Flush, the government has provided security assets, including new patrol vehicles and a fleet of motorcycles. Governor Idris, who personally oversaw the distribution of the logistics, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to securing the lives and property of Kebbi citizens. “We will not tolerate insecurity; everyone must live in peace,” the governor declared. The newly deployed patrol vehicles, clearly marked “Kebbi State Govt. Operation Flush,” along with the motorcycles, are aimed at improving…

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his warning to Iran over its advancing nuclear programme, stating that he would not hesitate to take “very harsh” action including a potential strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities if Tehran moves closer to acquiring a nuclear weapon. During a meeting at the White House with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, Trump declared, “They can’t have a nuclear weapon, and they got to go fast, because they’re fairly close to having one, and they’re not going to have one.” “If we have to do something very harsh, we’ll do it. And I’m not doing it for…

A foster mother, Cynthia Salami, has called on the Kwara State Ministry of Social Development to obey a court order mandating the release of a four-year-old girl, Salami Penuel, who has been in the ministry’s custody since March 4, 2025. The child, who has been with Salami since birth, was removed from her care and placed at the state’s Children Reception Center (Home for the Needy) following a complaint by her biological mother, Ayanniyi Oluwatobi. Despite an interlocutory order issued by the Family Court in Ilorin on March 28, 2025 and served on the Commissioner for Social Development on April…

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has condemned the Nigeria Police for their alleged heavy-handed response to anti-emergency rule protesters in Ahoada East, describing the treatment as “double standards” and a threat to democratic rights. This comes as political tension continues to mount in Rivers State following the declaration of a state of emergency and the appointment of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas, retd., as the state’s sole administrator by President Bola Tinubu. Two simultaneous protests unfolded in the state on Monday: one in Port Harcourt supporting the emergency rule and another in Ahoada East demanding the reinstatement of Governor Fubara.…

Akwa United captain, Jean Efala and head coach, Kennedy Boboye have emerged winners of Player of the Month and Manager of the Month for March. Efala, a goalkeeper, kept four clean sheets in five matches during the period under review. The Cameroonian beat his teammate, Uche Sebastian, Liman Ahmadu of Sunshine Stars, Joseph Atule of Enyimba, Sunday Megwo of Abia Warriors and Samson Olasupo of Remo Stars to award. Coach Boboye guided Akwa United to four wins and one draw in five matches in the month. He beat off challenges from Rivers United coach Finidi George, Bayelsa United coach Ladan…

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has cautioned deposit money banks against sourcing capital from illicit channels as part of the ongoing recapitalisation exercise, stressing that such actions could destabilise the financial system. Speaking at the 36th Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria and Business Editors seminar held in Abuja on Monday, the Director of Banking Supervision at the CBN, Dr Olubukola Akinwunmi, said the apex bank would enforce strict verification processes to ensure compliance. “We ensure there is proper verification. And the verification is to ensure that we do not encourage illicit funds into our banking system. Illicit funds can…

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on African leaders to transit from rain-fed agriculture to climate-smart and irrigation-based farming systems to guarantee long-term food security across the continent. Zulum made this call while addressing participants at the 6th Edition of African Regional Conference of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), held in Abuja on Monday. The Governor emphasised the urgent need for strategic reforms and investments in Africa’s agricultural sector. “To feed ourselves sustainably, we must rethink how we grow our food. Transitioning from rain-dependent systems to resilient, water-smart approaches is imperative”, he said. The Governor…