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’”
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 “
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”
I AM excited. After about two months in police cells and the Kuje Maximum Prison, three #EndBadGovernance protesters: Michael Lenin Adaramoye, Mosiu Sodiq and Opaluwa Eleojo, are back home. They are on bail. They join the trio of Loveth Angel, Nuradeen Khamis and Abayomi Adeyemi, earlier let out on bail. Incredibly, they face treason … Continue reading “Abiola, Tinubu and I on a derailed train, by Owei Lakemfa”
When President Ahmed Bola Tinubu departed for London on Wednesday last week, to spend two weeks out of his annual leave, there was hardly a whimper of disapproval. I guess this could be because in recent years, we have become accustomed to our leaders jetting out to spend time away from the country, and London … Continue reading “Where Else Should President Tinubu Spend His Vacation?”