Former Watford and Golden Eaglets star Isaac Success Joins UAE Club Al Wasl months after being sacked by Udinese

Isaac Success has sealed a move to United Arab Emirates side, Al Wasl on a free transfer. The former Golden Eaglets strikers contract with Serie A club Udinese was terminated by mutual consent in August after three years at the club. He shared a photo of his signing on his Instagram page on Sunday.  The 28-year-old scored four … Continue reading “Former Watford and Golden Eaglets star Isaac Success Joins UAE Club Al Wasl months after being sacked by Udinese”

FG revokes Julius Berger contract

The Federal Government has revoked a section of the Abuja-Kaduna highway contract that was being handled by construction giant Julius Berger.  The contract, initially awarded to the company in 2018 during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, has faced significant delays in progress. While the Kaduna-Zaria section of the highway has been completed and the Zaria-Kano section is … Continue reading “FG revokes Julius Berger contract”

No Power Vacuum Despite Tinubu, Shetima Absence From Nigeria

Following enquiries by journalists as to who is in  charge of our country as the President and Vice President are out of the country, we want to clarify:     1. It is important to note that the President and Vice President are fully engaged with the nation’s affairs, even while they are away. There … Continue reading “No Power Vacuum Despite Tinubu, Shetima Absence From Nigeria”

Full Text:  Tinubu Address At The 30th Nigerian Economic  Summit

Protocol    It is with immense pleasure that I address the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit. Over the past three decades, this Summit has been a forum for government and private sector stakeholders to exchange ideas, debate policy, and identify innovative solutions to Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges.     2. The theme of this year’s Summit, “Collaborative Action … Continue reading “Full Text:  Tinubu Address At The 30th Nigerian Economic  Summit”

FG set to concession Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt and Enugu airports

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced plans to concession five major Nigerian international airports.  This was revealed during a meeting with the Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement from the Ministrys spokesman, … Continue reading “FG set to concession Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt and Enugu airports”

The Secret Diary of President Goodluck Jonathan, Aged 53 1/2 years

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”

Right of Reply :Nigeria & The 2024 UN Human Rights Council Elections

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”

SERAP To Tinubu:Reverse Latest Petrol Price Hike Pending Court Verdict

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 Set To Host 63rd Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship

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”

Atiku slams Tinubu over fuel subsidy crisis, calls him ‘TPain’

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’”