Goodluck Jonathan

December 6, 2017

The Big 5: PDP is counting on Atiku for Aso Rock return, Metuh still wants Jonathan to testify, and other top stories

Here are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Federal Government has inaugurated an 11-member committee for the state burial for late former vice-president Alex Ekwueme. National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun has said the exit of former Vice- President Atiku Abubakar from the party will have no major effect on it. Chairman of the Peoples... Read More

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December 6, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 6th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: You will help us return to Aso Rock | Makarfi tells Atiku The people of Imo are very happy about the new ministry | Commissioner for Happiness speaks on new job I can only testify after Jonathan appears in court – Metuh

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December 6, 2017

I can only testify after Jonathan appears in court – Metuh

Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh on Tuesday told the Federal High Court, Abuja that he can only testify in his ongoing trial after former President Goodluck Jonathan appears in court. Background: The EFCC had accused Metuh of fraudulently receiving the sum of N400m from the Office of the... Read More

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December 5, 2017

Court grants Metuh last opportunity to subpoena Jonathan

The Federal High Court in Abuja has given former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, one more chance to subpoena former President Goodluck Jonathan. Background: The EFCC had accused Metuh of fraudulently receiving the sum of N400m from the Office of the National Security Adviser without any justification and spent the funds... Read More

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December 4, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 4th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: I am not excluded | Makarfi hints at interest in PDP presidential ticket After the convention, PDP will become solid – Jonathan I am entitled to $800m compensation for unlawful detention | Kanu tells ECOWAS court

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Goodluck

December 4, 2017

After the convention, PDP will become solid – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the Peoples Democratic Party will become solid after its national convention on December 9. Jonathan said this in an interview with newsmen after his visit to Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, in Port Harcourt, on Sunday. What he said: He said, “God willing, we will go through the convention... Read More

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December 3, 2017

Why did you conceal your findings on Chibok girls probe? | Borno govt asks Jonathan

The Borno State government has asked former President Goodluck Jonathan to release the findings of his committee set up to investigate the abduction of Chibok schoolgirls. The state Commissioner for Education, Musa Kubo said this in a statement on Saturday. Background: Borno governor, Kashim Shettima during a recent book launch had said Jonathan wanted to sack him over... Read More

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December 2, 2017

Jonathan, Wike differ over the PDP Chairmanship ambition of Secondus

As the national convention of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) draws closer – December 9 – media reports have emerged that former President Goodluck Jonathan and the governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike are at loggerheads over the candidature of Prince Uche Secondus – a former acting Chairman of the PDP National Working Committee (NWC). According to... Read More

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December 2, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 2nd of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: ‘How scheme to abduct former INEC Chairman, Jega, failed’ “It’s the fans that always start such comparison” | Oritsefemi says Banky W’s wedding didn’t outshine his [The Church Blog] No one does dramatic entrances like Tim Godfrey #TE12

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December 2, 2017

‘How scheme to abduct former INEC Chairman, Jega, failed’

In a surprising twist, the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof Attahiru Jega, would have been abducted as plans to announce the results of the 2015 Presidential poll were on. The revelation: Jega was to be forced to resign or declare the election as inconclusive. Part of that plan was an attempt... Read More

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December 1, 2017

You exposed Chibok girls, frustrated Boko Haram fight | Jonathan tells Shettima

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima frustrated the fight against terrorism in his state. Background: During a recent book launch, Shettima had said Jonathan wanted to sacked him over the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls. He added that Jonathan thought he was behind the kidnapping of the girls. Jonathan’s response:... Read More

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December 1, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 1st of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: The way Jonathan reacted to oil scams shook me – Saraki I take responsibility for Maina’s reinstatement – Perm Sec AU, EU, UN set to establish a task force in Libya to tackle slavery

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December 1, 2017

The way Jonathan reacted to oil scams shook me – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki said on Thursday that former President Goodluck Jonathan was not prepared for leadership. Highlights: He described him as a man who never wanted to unnecessarily cling on to power. The Governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima blasted the former President for his inaction when the Chibok schoolgirls were abducted. They spoke in... Read More

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November 30, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Ali Baba, Davido, Abayomi Shogunle, others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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Goodluck Jonathan

November 28, 2017

Jonathan attacks Sagay over his ‘jaundiced judgement’

The former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has downplayed claims by the Chairman, Presidential Committee on Anti-corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), that Nigerians would have been crossing the Sahara to Libya had he (Jonathan) stayed in office for another three years. Jonathan said that facts suggested otherwise, stressing that the nation’s economy was better under his... Read More

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November 26, 2017

As a trailblazer, you’ve improved the life of Ekiti people | Jonathan says in his letter to Fayose

The former President, Goodluck Jonathan has described the Governor of Ekiti, Chief Ayodele Fayose, as a trail-blazer. According to a press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Idowu Adelusi in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, President Jonathan stated this in a goodwill message he sent to the governor to mark the governor’s... Read More

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November 23, 2017

‘How Jonathan supporters wanted a military coup after Buhari’s victory’

Some supporters of former President Goodluck Jonathan suggested a military coup to prevent President Muhammadu Buhari from assuming power, a book has revealed. The revelation is in a new book, ‘On a Platter of Gold: How Jonathan Won and Lost Nigeria’, written by Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the author, it was suggested at one of the... Read More

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November 23, 2017

The Big 5: EFCC releases Anyim, Osinbajo wants youth to join politics, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the stories top 5 stories you should be monitoring today. After obtaining a warrant to detain him, the EFCC has released former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim. However, the agency seized his passport before letting him go. Former President Goodluck Jonathan may be unable to sleep if... Read More

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November 23, 2017

I take responsibility for PDP’s defeat in 2015 – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he won’t be able to sleep well if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) does not return to power in 2019. He spoke when he received Bode George, a chairmanship aspirant of the PDP, at his Otuoke residence in Bayelsa state. What Jonathan said: Jonathan took responsibility of the PDP’s... Read More

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Goodluck

November 21, 2017

Jonathan urges youth to make sacrifices – just like he did for Nigeria

The former President, Goodluck Jonathan has urged youth in Nigeria to use their opportuned positions to make sacrifices for the country. Jonathan made the remarks when students and youth groups including the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), and Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), among others, paid him a birthday... Read More

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November 21, 2017

How Diezani forced Jonathan to sack me – Stella Oduah

Former minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah has alleged that former minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani-Alison Madueke forced ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to sack her. Oduah made the allegation in an upcoming book, ‘On a Platter of Gold: How Jonathan Won and Lost Nigeria’, written by Bolaji Abdullahi, who served under Jonathan too. According to Oduah, Jonathan... Read More

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November 20, 2017

“He must come back”, “He is a mess” | See how Nigerians on the streets have compared Buhari and Jonathan

Contrary to what the Nigerian government wants us to believe, comparing successive governments with previous governments is an important part of governance. Comparisons provide a yardstick by which we can evaluate the progress of successive governments, correct them if they stray into old habits and steer them into nation-building. For Nigeria, the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration... Read More

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November 19, 2017

Jonathan is a patriotic and humble leader – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as a patriotic and humble leader. The ruling party said this in a signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji, congratulating the former President on his 60th birthday. The party said Jonathan demonstrated love for the country during the 2015 Presidential election. The statement... Read More

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November 19, 2017

Jonathan conceded defeat despite having grounds to dispute Buhari’s victory – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said former President Goodluck Jonathan conceded defeat in the 2015 Presidential election despite having substantial grounds to dispute the outcome. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Dayo Adeyeye said this in a message to Jonathan on his 60th birthday. He added that Jonathan’s government recorded significant achievements, stating that Nigerians will never forget him.... Read More

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November 19, 2017

It is a blatant lie | Jonathan denies receiving money from Maina

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied receiving money monthly from the controversial defunct pension fund. Background: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had declared chairman of the pension fund, Abdulrasheed Maina wanted for pension fraud. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) was said to have told a Senate... Read More

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November 15, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Jonathan, BBOG and others

1. Jonathan The former President replies the claims by the former EFCC chairman, Farida Waziri. 2. Reno Omokri After ZANU-PF arrests Robert Mugabe… I hope Governor Rochas Okorocha did not erect a Mugabe statue. Anyway, if he did, he can do statue plastic surgery and alter the image to resemble the new Sheriff in town!... Read More

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November 15, 2017

Jonathan dares former EFCC chairman to provide evidence to back up her claims

The Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has replied a former EFCC chair, who said she was sacked because she began investigating a corruption case that involved Jonathan’s ‘person’. Farida said, “I came to Lagos on a vital intelligence on the subsidy scam and as soon as I arrested a key culprit I got a call from the... Read More

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November 13, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 13th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Ikoyi whistleblower will be paid his reward this month – Adeosun People tell me everyday that they want me back – Jonathan Davido beats Wizkid to win MTV EMA best African act

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November 12, 2017

Don’t ignore Obasanjo…he is the boss of bosses | Jonathan tells Atiku

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to reach out to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo over his 2019 Presidential ambition. Jonathan said this while speaking with Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine, on the 2019 election. Jonathan described Obasanjo as the “boss of bosses”, stating that any political who ignores him does... Read More

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November 12, 2017

Jonathan sacked me for arresting ‘his person’ – Ex-EFCC boss, Farida Waziri

Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Farida Waziri has said she is thankful former President Goodluck Jonathan kicked her out of office. According to a statement on Sunday, Waziri said this during an interaction with journalists at an unnamed event, which she attended in Lagos at the weekend. What Waziri said: She... Read More

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