Goodluck Jonathan

September 28, 2014

@PDPNigeria is the only party ready to lead – Goodluck Jonathan

by Iyobosa Omorogie President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday in Benin said the country had reduced its poverty rate by 50 per cent. Jonathan said this while speaking at the South South Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) political rally in Benin, tagged ‘Unity Mega Rally.’ He said that the PDP, as a party, believed in stomach infrastructure... Read More

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September 26, 2014

@onyeckerous: Is Goodluck Jonathan the worst President ever?

by Onyeka Ibeanusi Nigeria has been in the spotlight every now and then recently, either going through serious scrutiny from foreign media houses or under severe attack by dissatisfied citizens. Never has Nigeria found herself in such a precarious position since the 1967-1970 civil war. Today, Nigerians live in fear as a result of the... Read More

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September 26, 2014

@TweetJuwon on #Synagoguegate: South Africa has shown to be more of a giant than Nigeria

by Anjuwon Oluwole The guest house of Synagogue Church of All Nations’ building came down like a pack of cards, with so many conspiracy theories emerging from different directions. The most famous of these theories is the video footages from the church’s Closed Circuit Television, CCTV, provided by the General Overseer of SCOAN, Pastor T.B... Read More

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September 25, 2014

Edwin Clark writes PDP Chairman on opposition to GEJ’s re-election bid

by Akan Ido In response to a statement recently made by one Umar Ardo faulting the legality of President Goodluck Jonathan’s bid to recontest the 2015 elections, prominent Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark has written an open letter to the Peoples Democratic Party chairman, Adamu Mu’azu. In the letter, Clark pooh-poohed Ardo’s claims challenging him to... Read More

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September 25, 2014

Jonathan gets his $1 billion to fight #BokoHaram

by Laila Ibrahim The Senate has approved the $1 billion loan requested by President Goodluck Jonathan to tackle insecurity and terrorism in the country. Some lawmakers had argued that President Jonathan breached the process set down by the Constitution for requesting extra budgetary funds, but the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, said... Read More

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September 24, 2014

We killed some #BokoHaram commanders in combat – @DefenceInfoNG

by Isi Esene Army spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Chris Olukolade has given details of the fight against Boko Haram in the North-eastern part of the country. Olukolade addressed the press at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja today reeling out the progress made by the Nigerian troops in pushing back Islamic insurgents terrorizing citizens in the North-eastern state... Read More

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September 23, 2014

Enugu closes shop on Thursday for GEJ rally

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Enugu State Government has declared Thursday, September 25 a work-free-day for President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election rally. A statement by Mr Chuks Ugwoke, the state’s Commissioner for Information, directed markets, banks and schools in the state to remain shut while the rally lasted. Ugwoke said the closure was to enable the people... Read More

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September 23, 2014

Opinion: Jet pastors represent a caricature of Christian thinking

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Once again, the Jonathan administration evokes a political malady tinged with comedy when a jet owned by Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor loaded with $9.3 million cash ferried to South Africa to smuggle arms was detained by the South African government. The Oritsejaforgate is one of the reasons why we should engage the Nigerian... Read More

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September 23, 2014

It’s official! Ex-VP, Atiku Abubakar drops 2015 campaign video (WATCH)

by Isi Esene With less than six months to the 2015 presidential elections the political turf is finally opening up with the official release of former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar’s campaign video. The former VP who is no-doubt a front-runner in the race to be the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer in next year’s election has released a... Read More

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September 21, 2014

“My dress wasn’t inappropriate” – Actress, Omoni Oboli opens up on controversial Aso Rock outfit

by Akan Ido Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli has opened up on the controversial outfit she wore recently during the private screening of her movie, Being Mrs. Elliot at the Presidential Villa Oboli who was the entertainment guest on Channels TV show, Rubbin’ Minds said she got a lot of flak over the dress which many considered too... Read More

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September 21, 2014

GEJ heads to NYC for #UNGA

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has departed Abuja en route to New York for the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. According to a statement by the Presidential Spokesman, Rueben Abati, President Jonathan, while in New York will attend receptions hosted by President Barack Obama of the United States and the Secretary-General... Read More

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September 20, 2014

GEJ visits TBJ, promises to find out why Synagogue building collapsed

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has visited the Synagogue Church of All Nations, and made a promise to investigate the cause of the collapse of the Synagogue Church of All Nations six-storey building. While expressing condolences to the families of the victims, President assured them that Nigeria will deploy every resource needed to ensure... Read More

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September 20, 2014

Movie review: Being Mrs Elliot is fun, fast paced and very flawed

by Wilfred Okiche It is the film that spurred a visit to Aso Rock where actress cum producer, cum first time director, Omoni Oboli sought a private screening with the powers that be. It was the private screening that launched a thousand online comments, as pictures emerged of Mrs. Oboli, shaking hands with Mr. President,... Read More

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September 20, 2014

How did he get access to the president’s account? | Youths react to Corps member who donated his N10,000 allowance to GEJ’s re-election bid

by S’ola Filani President Goodluck Jonathan got himself a loyal fan during the week. A serving corps member, Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdi graciously donated N10,000 out of his N19,800 monthly allowee to the president’s re-election bid. The donation was sent alongside a concise letter which read in part, “Nigerians are behind you. We see your good works in power, transportation,... Read More

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September 18, 2014

GEJ, Northern monarchs in late night meeting over bombs

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan is currently meeting with traditional rulers from the north led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III, to discuss ways of ending the spate of killings in the region. The meeting which started at about by 9:25pm, is taking place at the First Lady’s Conference Room and... Read More

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September 18, 2014

President Jonathan approves another set of award recipients (FULL LIST)

by Laila Ibrahim The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has approved the award of National Honours to Nigerians in different categories. This was disclosed in a statement from the office the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) stating that the award is being given to Nigerians and friends of Nigeria. According... Read More

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September 18, 2014

We’re almost there – PDP Trustees endorse Jonathan as presidential candidate

by Laila Ibrahim The Board of Trustees of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) on Wednesday night endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2015 Presidential elections. The BoT meeting held a night before the enlarged meeting of the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) which is slated to hold on Thursday. Prof Jerry Gana told journalists after... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Jonathan in late night meeting with PDP leaders

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has held a meeting behind closed doors with caucus members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) . The meeting which held at the State House Abuja, was also attended by Vice President, Namadi Sambo, Senate President, David Mark, Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba and Deputy Senate Leader, Abdul Ningi. Governors... Read More

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September 15, 2014

Opinion: 40 reasons why you should re-elect GEJ in 2015

by Chinedu Nnawetanma The Goodluck Jonathan administration no doubt has had its good and bad times just like any other administration charged with the leadership of a large and diverse entity such as Nigeria. In the 4 years that he has been the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, there have been flaws which are... Read More

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September 14, 2014

Theophilus Ilevbare: Do not be deceived; GEJ knows the sponsors of Boko haram

by Theophilus Ilevbare The dust raised by the stunning exposé of Australian independent negotiator, Dr Stephen Davis, on the alleged sponsors of the Boko Haram Islamic sect, indicted former Chief of Army Staff, General Azubuike Ihejirika (retd), the usual suspect, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, former Borno State governor, and an anonymous senior official of the... Read More

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September 14, 2014

Tunde Fagbenle: President Jonathan is in a big mess

by Tunde Fagbenle President Goodluck Jonathan seems deep in bad mess, but mostly out of no fault of his. That is not saying the mess is all undeserved, but I am persuaded that the president, bar the still missing gift of eloquence, is lately of carriage and mien looking the part of president of the... Read More

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September 13, 2014

Sweet victory: Army releases pictures after smashing Boko Haram in Konduga

by Isi Esene Our military has made good its promise to release pictures showing the defeat and seizure of arms belonging to the dreaded Islamic group, Boko Haram in Konduga, Borno State. The Defence Headquarters had yesterday announced the killing of over one hundred militants in the fight for the soul of the North-east state. Colonel... Read More

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September 12, 2014

Calm down Nigerians – What you should know about Modu Sheriff and his new romance with Jonathan’s party?

by S’ola Filani In the past few days, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff has constantly made headlines, following accusations of sowing the seeds of the Iroko that Boko Haram has become today. Although Sheriff vehemently denied the allegation, there was outrage on the social media when when he was pictured pumping hands at the Chadian airport... Read More

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September 11, 2014

#BringBackGoodluck2015: Nigeria’s shame revisited

by Joe Igbokwe The moment the American newspaper, The Washington Post, hit the news stands, President Jonathan ordered his handlers and campaigners to dismantle the shameful campaign billboards across the country bearing the hashtag #BringBackGoodluck2015#. On social media yesterday, angry Nigerians disparaged the presidency and the supporters of the president for making mockery of our... Read More

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September 11, 2014

Jonathan promises not to hamper any inquisition into Modu Sherriff’s activities

by Laila Ibrahim The Presidency has clarified the status regarding whether former Borno state governor, Modu Sheriff accompanied President Goodluck Jonathan on his trip to Chad, and has assured that it will not interfere with the ongoing investigation against him. Presidential spokesman, Rueben Abati, described as unnecessary “hue and cry” criticisms that the President is... Read More

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September 10, 2014

The Presidency says it wasn’t aware of #BringBackJonathanIn2015 … but, Doyin Okupe championed it

by Kolapo Olapoju The Presidency has claimed that it was not aware of the #BringBackJonathan2015 campaign banners, despite those banners being placed around many parts of Abuja, the federal capital. Bowing to the pressure of public opinion, Reuben Abati, the special adviser to the president on “Media and publicity” released a statement to this effect, urging the sponsors of... Read More

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September 10, 2014

And the most inappropriate political hashtag of the year goes to…#BringBackGoodluck2015 | Washington Post slams GEJ

by S’ola Filani The Washington Post has once again berated the Nigerian president Jonathan but this time his supporters are not left out! In its article titled “This may be the most inappropriate political hashtag of the year”, Washigton Post’s Ishaan Tharor, mocked GEJ supporters using the #bringback hashtag for his 2015 election campaign. Banners... Read More

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September 9, 2014

Going, going…: FG gets set to ban hides and skins, ‘ponmo’

by Akan Ido The days of widespread consumption of hides and skins popularly known as ponmo may be numbered going by statements made today in Ibadan, Oyo, by Akinwumi Adesina, Nigeria’s Agriculture minister. Adesina who was speaking at the 3rd joint anniversary of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) and Nigeria Institute of Animal Science held at... Read More

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September 3, 2014

Yes, we got the money – Fashola admits that Lagos has received FG’s #Ebola money

by Jewel Stephen The Lagos State Government has confirmed the receipt of N200 million pledged by the Federal Government to support the containment of the Ebola Virus Disease in the state. Babatunde Fashola, the state governor, confirmed this while receiving some Ebola protective and relief items donated by MTN Nigeria in Ikeja. Fashola said that... Read More

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August 29, 2014

Pres. Jonathan unveils new National Identity card (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani On Thursday 28th August 2014, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was present at the formal launch of the National Electronic Identity Card (e-ID scheme) at the State House, Abuja. He received the first biometric card, which can also be used to make electronic payments. All Nigerians are expected to have the card by 2019 to be eligible... Read More

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