Dame Patience Jonathan

I did not meet APGA chairman in my bedroom – Patience Jonathan

by Akan Ido Dame Patience Jonathan has denied any involvement in the leadership crisis engulfing the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The first lady denied backing the factional chairman of the party, Victor Umeh saying any report linking her to the crisis is far from the truth. Dame patience who reacted to the reports through... Read More

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Dame Patience and Turai land tussle – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze “The appearance of law must be upheld, especially when it’s being broken.” – Boss Tweed Oftimes, and a lot to the chagrin of those of us who love this country, our Nigeria, appears to oscillate between developing, underdeveloped, and not even making an effort. As a frustrated observer, I have finally come... Read More

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Debo Adejugbe: A man for the people (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe As the venomous and dreaded corruption drives through our land unchallenged, it should never escape our minds that we, the people, are complicit in its growth. Recently, I wrote about our politics and its close resemblance to a “rocking chair”, all movement but no progress. The sad tale isn’t about how bewildering... Read More

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Debo Adejugbe: Jonathan and the misplaced second term debate (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe The Jonathan presidency is notorious for one thing: The aides pushes out “Oga’s” mind. They do it majestically, oscillating between the outrageously stupid and the awkwardly insane when dishing it out. “Oga” only makes an appearance when a retraction is necessary… The recent upheaval raised by the presidential reply/submission to its adversaries... Read More

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President Jonathan host Nollywood stars to celebrate 20-year milestone

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday hosted Nollywood stars at the State House in Marina, Lagos, yesterday. The event was organised to celebrate the movie industry and appreciate the efforts of Nollywood in positively affecting the image of the country abroad. The event which was attended my several Nollywood celebrities was said to be... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Chido Onumah: Patience Jonathan has arisen!

by Chido Onumah What else is the government lying about (apart from President Jonathan’s asset declaration) if it can look Nigerians in the eyes and blatantly lie about the health of the First Lady? But, aren’t we used to our government and its agents lying to us? I join millions of Nigerians in giving thanks... Read More

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February 17, 2013

“My intestine and tummy were opened. I actually died” – Patience Jonathan testifies

First lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, Sunday, said she died and woke up during the period of her ailment which necessitated her absence from the country for almost three months. In a thanksgiving service at the state House chapel in Abuja, the first lady said prayers offered by Nigerians sustained her while some people who had... Read More

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February 6, 2013

Islamic Summit Conference: President Goodluck Jonathan and wife arrive in Cairo (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene President Goodluck and wife, Dame Patience Jonathan were today in Cairo, Egypt for the 12th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference. See more photos below:

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November 20, 2012

#NowWeKnow: President Jonathan spills the beans, contradicts media aides

by Isi Esene Analysts are of the view that president Goodluck Jonathan, on Sunday, during the presidential media chat, contradicted some of his media aides on certain policy issues emanating from the presidency. It was noted that the president did this on issues concerning power, the first lady’s health, and security. On the issue of... Read More

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November 8, 2012

Akintunde Oyebode: From Uncle Sam with love (YNaija FrontPage)

The way Dame Patience Jonathan was unleashed during the Presidential campaign suggested women were a clear target. I am convinced her stuttering grammar during the election was also a ploy to align with an influential segment of pidgin speaking Nigerians. “The murderers are among us. Let no one be in any doubt. They sit among... Read More

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September 30, 2012

Concerns rise over Seriake Dickson’s health as he prolongs UK trip

by Isi Esene The health condition of Nigeria’s public officers have continued to be an issue of interest with speculation currently making the rounds that the Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, might also be nursing an ailment. Dickson is rumoured to be in the United Kingdom attending to an undisclosed ailment holding him there for... Read More

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September 28, 2012

Patience Jonathan declared fit, scheduled to return to Nigeria soon

by Isi Esene There are indications that doctors attending to the first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, who is generally believed to be receiving treatment in a German hospital might soon be on her way back home. Reports say her doctors in Wiesbaden, Germany have given her a clean bill of health to return back to... Read More

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September 10, 2012

Congratulations: Patience Jonathan receives doctorate degree (in absentia)

by Isi Esene Nigeria’s first lady, Patience Jonathan was awarded another doctorate degree during the weekend by the Delta State University, Abraka. The award was received on her behalf by the minister for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Zainab Maina, who showed appreciation for the gesture by the university. She dedicated the award to... Read More

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September 6, 2012

Alison-Madueke debunks rumours of ill-health

by Isi Esene Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, yesterday, debunked rumours indicating that she’s receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment in a London hospital. An online news medium ran a story claiming the minister was admitted in a medical facility using her children’s return to school abroad as the excuse for her absence. It... Read More

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September 5, 2012

Dame Patience Jonathan is treating a ruptured appendicitis?

by Isi Esene Following various speculation over the health situation of the First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, an online media platform has revealed that she is currently receiving treatment for “ruptured appendicitis”. News broke a few days ago about Dame Patience’s health status and her whereabouts, it was widely speculated that she had been hurriedly... Read More

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Telecommuting: First Lady says she will function as permanent secretary from Abuja and she will earn no salary

by Isi Esene Dame Patience Jonathan, wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, says she plans to discharge her duties as permanent secretary from her base in Abuja and not Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Dame Jonathan was on Wednesday appointed as Permanent Secretary in the Bayelsa State Civil Service by the state governor, Seriake Dickson. Many observers however... Read More

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SaharaReporters: Patience Jonathan has been paid by Bayelsa since 1999

by Isi Esene Background investigations by SaharaReporters have revealed that the First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, has been paid a salary since 1999 by the Bayelsa State Government Civil Service. Sources however say, Patience Jonathan who was appointed a permanent secretary yesterday alongside 17 others by the civil service, has never showed-up for work making... Read More

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Routine stuff: Patience Jonathan is now a Permanent Secretary in Bayelsa

by Isi Esene Many observers expressed disbelief yesterday when the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, was named among the new set of permanent secretaries appointed in Bayelsa State. Several commentators criticised the appointment pointing out that the position was the exclusive preserve of senior civil servants. The first Lady had previously worked in the Rivers... Read More

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Thoughts of a Young Nigerian: Our Royal Wedding

by ‘Yomi Kazeem The following took place in the mind of a young Nigerian between 10:00pm and 11:00pm. It was a colorful affair. Not British colourful, I mean Nigerian colourful. Yes, that colourful. When they coined that phrase ‘Eko for Show’, they were obviously not kidding! According to the organizers of the event, this was... Read More

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It’s raining bullets: Grab your umbrellas!

by Sola Fasasi The First Lady of Nigeria seems to always be in the spotlight, but not the good kind, mind you. None can miss the astonishing confidence with which she speaks – with grammatical and phonetic competency that leaves many of us with wide eyes and open mouths. The more jovial among us just... Read More

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