Written by Posted by 9jabook.com Columnist: Correct Me If I Am Right By Rudolf Okonkwo That stupid maid who tucked me in forgot to draw the curtain again. Because of that, the rays of the sun filtering into my room woke me up before the time I intended. I tiptoed to Patience’s bedroom and pushed open the … Continue reading “The Secret Diary of President Goodluck Jonathan, Aged 53 1/2 years”
On October 9, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly elected 18 members to the Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term. The members elected to the Council are Benin, Bolivia, Colombia, Cyprus, Czechia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Iceland, Kenya, Marshall Islands, Mexico, North Macedonia, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Spain, Switzerland and … Continue reading “Right of Reply :Nigeria & The 2024 UN Human Rights Council Elections”
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) is demanding an immediate reversal of the latest increase in the price of petrol. The organisation urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to immediately reverse the second increase in petrol prices in one month, pending the hearing and determination of … Continue reading “SERAP To Tinubu:Reverse Latest Petrol Price Hike Pending Court Verdict”
FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution and leading provider of financial inclusion services, has announced the 63rd edition of the prestigious Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship. The international tournament, scheduled to take place from November 18 to 24, 2024, at the Ikoyi Club 1938 Golf Course, continues to promote the bank’s commitment to sports development and … Continue reading “FirstBank Set To Host 63rd Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s handling of the fuel subsidy crisis, referring to him as “TPain” in a tweet on Thursday. Atiku attributed the current economic challenges facing Nigeria to what he described as the “haphazard and disingenuous approach” of the Tinubu administration to fuel subsidy management. In … Continue reading “Atiku slams Tinubu over fuel subsidy crisis, calls him ‘TPain’”
Written by Bandits have k!lled the abducted district head of Kanya District, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Alhaji Isah Daya. LIB reported that the traditional ruler was abducted alongside nine members of his community on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Security agents, including troops, on Tuesday rescued the remaining victims from bandits. The spokesman for the State Police Command, … Continue reading “Bandits k!ll abducted Kebbi district head”
Protocol Ladies and Gentlemen, 1. It is with profound honour that I stand before you today as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and a fellow advocate for transformative governance. I welcome all the distinguished guests, esteemed speakers, and dedicated participants in this pivotal annual accountants’ conference. Today, we unite … Continue reading “Full Text: Tinubu Speech At The 54th Annual Accountant Conference Of Governance “
French authorities have instructed Omar bin Laden, the son of the late Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, to exit the country due to his social media activity, as announced by France’s Interior Minister on Tuesday. Omar, who is 43 and originally from Saudi Arabia, spent his formative years there before living in Sudan and … Continue reading “Osama Bin Laden’s Son, Omar, Ordered To Leave France”
Undoubtedly, President Bola Tinubu’s announcement of a 30-day youth conference in his Independence Day broadcast is a stark example of how government initiatives can be nothing more than symbolic gestures, devoid of substance and utility. Billed as a major step to engage with youths, this conference is yet another in a long line of political … Continue reading “Editorial: Tinubu’s 30-Day Youth Conference & Matters Arising”
President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state. … Continue reading “Tinubu Decries Violence In Rivers, Directs Police To Provide Security To LG Offices”