Patience Jonathan

September 16, 2016

Admiring Patience Jonathan as she fights for her hard earned money

In May 2010, Nigerians got a new First Lady. New in every sense of the word. Dame Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan. She made no airs about being meek, limiting herself to ‘fighting for women’s rights and stopping trafficking’. Patience Jonathan began her career as a First Lady by attempting to wrestle a piece... Read More

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September 16, 2016

We recall 10 times Dame Patience Jonathan has shown she is no shrinking violet

Right from the first day, Patience Jonathan has shown us that she won’t ever back down from a fight. Her recent legal comeback against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is only the latest in her series of confrontational outbursts. Who comes out to claim they own money that is the subject of an ongoing money laundering case?... Read More

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September 16, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. PDP factions submit different candidates’ names for Ondo gov. polls The two factions in the Peoples Democractic Party (PDP) has submitted the names of two different candidates for the Edo gubernatorial election. 2. EFCC wants Patience Jonathan’s frozen money forfeited The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC)... Read More

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September 16, 2016

$15m: EFCC wants Patience Jonathan’s frozen money forfeited

An application seeking the forfeiture of the frozen $15,591,700, claimed by former First Lady, Patience Jonathan will be filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A senior official of the anti-graft agency said the commission was planning to file a suit compelling Mrs. Jonathan to forfeit the money. He said, “The four companies,... Read More

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September 15, 2016

$15m: EFCC stage-managed witnesses to lie against me – Patience Jonathan

Former first lady, Patience Jonathan on Thursday denied ownership of four accounts credited to her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement by her media aide, Yemi Akinbode, Mrs Jonathan said she the accusations against her were “fallacious”. The statement said, “That Mrs. Patience Ibifaka Jonathan is laying claim to ownership of... Read More

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September 15, 2016

Just In: Companies linked to Patience Jonathan’s $15m plead guilty

The four companies linked to former First Lady, Patience Jonathan’s $15m on Thursday pleaded guilty to money laundering before a Federal High Court in Lagos. Pluto Property and Investment Company Limited; Seagate Property Development & Investment Co. Limited; Trans Ocean Property and Investment Company Limited and Development Company Limited and Avalon Global Property Development Company... Read More

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September 14, 2016

Probe Patience Jonathan within 7 days, SERAP tells FG

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Wednesday asked Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami to begin prosecution against former first lady, Patience Jonathan over the possession of $15m. In a letter signed by Adetokunbo Mumuni, its executive director, the organisation asked Malami to “take this step within 7 days of the... Read More

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September 14, 2016

Nigeria Paralympics team, Hillary Clinton, Patience Jonathan | The winners and losers

Team Nigeria has made the country proud with their outstanding performance at the ongoing 2016 Paralympics Games in Rio. So far, the team has won a total of 7 medals and the games are not even over yet. In related events, Sports minister, Solomon Dalung has yet again pulled a string of hatred in Nigerians after he... Read More

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September 14, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today Ijaw leaders reject Clark’s N’Delta dialogue team The Delta State Forum of Ijaw elders has rejected the choice of Chief Edwin Clark to lead peace talks with the Federal Government. 2. No decision has been made to embark on strike- ASUU Contrary to media reports, the Academic Staff... Read More

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September 14, 2016

Patience Jonathan writes Magu, says frozen $15m was for medical bills

Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has urged the EFCC to release the $15m frozen in four companies’ accounts, saying they were meant for her medical bills while she was out of the country. In a letter by her lawyers, Granville Abibo (SAN) and Co, addressed to the Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, she asked... Read More

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September 13, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Team Nigeria wins another Olympics Team Nigeria has landed their fifth and sixth gold medals at the ongoing Paralympics games in Rio, Brazil. 2. MASSOB to hold peaceful procession tomorrow The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has said that... Read More

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September 11, 2016

Patience Jonathan ‘must explain how she earned $5m’ – Prof Sagay

Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Professor Itse Sagay (SAN), is curious as to how former first lady Patience Jonathan acquired monies running into billions of Naira, according to The Punch. Jonathan recently admitted that she owns the $5m traced to her accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. According to him, if the former first... Read More

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September 10, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Patience Jonathan’s account ‘frozen’ | Zimbabwe to fire 25k workers | 2 Muslim women, babies attacked in NY

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist Powerlifter, Rolland Ezuruike wins gold, breaks paralympics record – YNaija EFCC driver, others arrested for burglary, fraud –YNaija Saraki says ‘We are also feeling the pains of recession’ – YNaija Oshiomhole: PDP registered 8,000 militants – YNaija Road crashes leave 3,048 dead this year, says FRSC –... Read More

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Opinion: El-Rufai, hate speech and the conspiracy of silence

by John Danfulani In November of 2015 Governor Shehu Aliyu Shema of Katsina State was caught in a video calling APC opponents Cockroaches and commanded his PDP troop of loyalist to crush them. In March 2016, the former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan also admonished PDP’s footsoldiers to stone anybody who said change. His Excellency... Read More

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Date night for Goodluck Jonathan and boo, Mama Peace (PHOTOS)

Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, who has avoided the spotlight since leaving the seat of power, re-emerged on Tuesday night, in New Jersey, USA. Mama Peace as she’s fondly described, attended a date night with her husband, former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan. The couple, who are vacationing in the US, had dinner at a restaurant... Read More

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Chibok girls: APC says shame on Patience Jonathan

The All Progressives Congress (APC), South-East chapter, is gloating over the rescue of Amina Ali, one of the abducted Chibok school girls. The APC has in particular, ridiculed the former First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan and the governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose. Spokesman of the Caucus, Osita Okechukwu, said the rescue put the pair to shame... Read More

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‘We have to shame 3 people; Jonathan, Patience and Wike’ – Amaechi

Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has urged the people of Rivers state to massively vote for the All Progressives Congress in the upcoming rerun elections in the state. Amaechi on Tuesday, called on the people of Rivers to join him and shame President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife Patience Jonathan and the incumbent governor of the... Read More

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February 7, 2016

Patience Jonathan, Dickson, Ben Bruce, others attend Wike’s thanksgiving (PHOTOS)

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike held a thanksgiving service and subsequent reception following his recent victory at the Supreme Court. Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Emmanuel Udom, Bayelsa governor, Seriake Dickson former First Lady Patience Jonathan, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, and other dignitaries were present at the reception. See photos below.

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January 3, 2016

Patience Jonathan, GEJ’s associates dump Dickson for Sylva

Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan and political associates of former President, Goodluck Jonathan, have reportedly turned their backs on Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson. The Jonathans, had prior to now, been in support of the re-election of Dickson, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Vanguard however, reports that they have dumped Dickson and have started by... Read More

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November 19, 2015

We miss Patience Jonathan… but we remember 10 of her famous quotes

So little has been heard of our immediate past first lady, Patience Jonathan, since the conclusion of the presidential polls back in March. From her impeccable use of made-in-Warri English to her theatrical tear-filled outburst in front of the camera, you just can’t help but miss the great Madam Peace. These 10 quotes are why her... Read More

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September 21, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Lai Mohammed threatens to sue Olisa Metuh | Saraki was never fit to lead the Senate, says APGA | Patience Jonathan, Aisha Buhari, reportedly involved in airport face-off | More stories

“Saraki shouldn’t wait till he’s completely embarrassed” – Afenifere. YNaija Police vehicle killed 2 kids in Osun. Leadership “Saraki was never fit to lead the Senate” – APGA. YNaija Scores feared killed as multiple blasts rock Maiduguri. Leadership What Buhari regrets the most about death of HID Awolowo. YNaija PDP accusations nothing but an irritant... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Patience Jonathan, Aisha Buhari, reportedly involved in airport face-off

There has been another alleged confrontation between Patience Jonathan and Aisha Buhari. First Lady, Mrs Buhari, reportedly had her flight delayed from landing at Abuja airport because the private jet of former first lady, Patience Jonathan, was landing at the same time. It is reported that the planes of both Buhari and Jonathan, were disembarking... Read More

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September 18, 2015

Bayelsa election puts Patience Jonathan in a tight corner

Former first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, may not be on the same page with governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake Dickson- but she would do everything within her power to make sure he wins his re-election bid. Why? Because she’d rather support someone she’s at war with, than lose the state to the All Progressives Congress.... Read More

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September 9, 2015

Patience Jonathan spotted at Gov. Dickson’s campaign rally (PHOTOS)

Former First lady Patience Jonathan, who has been under the radar since leaving office, made a rare appearance on Tuesday. Mama Peace was spotted at the re-election campaign rally of Governor Seriaki Dickson, of Bayelsa State governor. The rally, which was held at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenogoa, had in attendance former President, Goodluck... Read More

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August 19, 2015

“Patience Jonathan is not my enemy” | What Bayelsa Gov said about GEJ, PMB and Mama Peace

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, suffered a blow last week, when thousands of Peoples Democratic Party members in the state, defected to the All Progressives Congress. The mass defection greatly affected the chances of him getting re-elected. Dickson addressed the situation on Tuesday, during a news conference at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.... Read More

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Only ‘First Lady’ title changed as Aisha Buhari enjoys Patience Jonathan’s perks of office

Aisha Buhari may have opted for the ‘Wife of the President’ but Punch reports that she still enjoys everything and carries out the role of the First Lady of Nigeria. Mrs Buhari, is reportedly operating from the Office of the First Lady in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in spite of her husband’s statement during the... Read More

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‘Patience Jonathan is greedy, selfish and planning to hijack Bayelsa APC’

Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has been accused of planning to hijack the All Progressive Congress in Bayelsa State and impose her candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in the state. A group known as the ‘Forum For Political Freedom in Bayelsa, has accused the wife of former President, Goodluck Jonathan of using illegally acquired... Read More

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We did not humiliate Patience Jonathan at Port Harcourt airport – FAAN

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has denied embarrassing Dame Patience Jonathan, by denying her access to the VIP’s lounge at the Port Harcourt International Airport. Setting the record straight, FAAN says that the former first lady’s convoy was only prevented from getting to the foot of the aircraft during boarding formalities at the airport. The Airport Authority... Read More

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Why was Patience Jonathan humiliated?… and 6 other questions PDP has for APC

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, insists that the ruling All Progressives Congress, must provide answers to questions raised, rather than trying to avoid responding to them. The PDP said instead of resorting to insults, the APC must address all the questions to pertinent national issues, and the former ruling party believes that the... Read More

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Patience Jonathan reportedly embarrassed at Port Harcourt airport

Former first lady, Patience Jonathan was recently embarrassed at the Port Harcourt International Airport, New Telegraph reports. Patience Jonathan was allegedly humiliated by security operatives and aviation officials at the airport, while on her way to the burial of her late Chief Security Officer (CSO), Tamuno Jacob Igbomie, a Deputy Superintendent of Police. According to the... Read More

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