President Goodluck Jonathan

“Frank, truthful and fearless”: President Jonathan pays tribute to Chinua Achebe

PRESIDENT JONATHAN SAYS ACHEBE’S IMMENSE PATRIOTISM AND SINCERE COMMITMENT TO A BETTER NIGERIA WILL BE GREATLY MISSED President Goodluck has received with immense sadness, news of the passing away of Nigeria’s globally acclaimed writer, scholar, tutor, cultural icon, nationalist and artist of the very first rank, Prof. Chinua Achebe. President Jonathan joins Prof. Achebe’s... Read More

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President Jonathan pardons army major, Bello Magaji convicted of homosexual rape

by Rachel Ogbu Many now believe that President Goodluck Jonathan is definitely sending disturbing missed signals after news that he granted a state pardon to former army Major, Bello Magaji, convicted and sentenced to five years jail term for sodomy, another name for homosexuality, by a military Court [General Court Martial] in 1996. Magaji’s pardon, coming... Read More

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President Goodluck Jonathan believes some foreign hostages may still be alive

by Rachel Ogbu The Islamic sect, Ansaru in Jama’are might have claimed to have killed all seven hostages in Bauchi but President Goodluck Jonathan recently announced that some of the foreigners kidnapped on February 7, could still be alive. President Jonathan at a joint press conference with visiting Lebanese President Michel Sleiman said that the... Read More

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(Finally) sacked: President Jonathan removes the Civil Aviation Authority DG, Harold Demuren from office

by Rachel Ogbu The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Harold Demuren was sacked yesterday, March 11 after his “unsatisfactory response to the numerous concerns of stakeholders in the aviation sector” following last year’s crash of a Dana Air plane in Ishaga area of Lagos that claimed 163 lives. In a brief statement issued on... Read More

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Crack in the PDP: Rotimi Amaechi leads peace moves to President Goodluck Jonathan (DETAILS)

by Rachel Ogbu There are indications that the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Rotimi Amaechi, and some governors in the Peoples Democratic Party may have initiated the peace move to reach out to President Goodluck Jonathan after the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Chief Goodswill Akpabio, reportedly threatened to flush out traitors from the ruling party.... Read More

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Pharaoh arising: “I can no longer stand security operatives being killed” – President Jonathan

by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has said he would remain idle while a group of people held any part of the country hostage and warned that his government would no longer stand security operatives being killed willfully in parts of the country. President Jonathan on Friday addresses dignitaries and the press at a town hall... Read More

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Hardline: No amnesty for Boko Haram sect – President Jonathan

by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has put an end to the debate on granting amnesty to members of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram. He said categorically that by their style of operation, deserved no official pardon in the manner of Niger Delta militants. During an official visit to Yobe State, President Jonathan spoke at a Town... Read More

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“Nigerian women can be equal partners with men” – President Jonathan reavows breaking gender barriers

by Rachel Ogbu In celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day, March 8, with the UN theme – “A Promise is a Promise: Time For Action To End Violence Against Women”, President Goodluck Jonathan has reassured Nigerian women that having already taken very significant steps to fulfil his promise of affirmative action to further empower Nigerian... 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 26, 2013

Read my lips: More ‘GEJ 2015’ campaign posters emerge (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe It’s the second time in a month that President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 campaign posters have appeared on the streets in Abuja. Although, President Jonathan is yet to confirm his bid to seek another term in 2015, the latest posters reads: “To keep Nigeria’s Unity Jonathan for Continuity in 2015.” According to reports, the... Read More

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February 26, 2013

Sacked: GEJ gets rid of Justice Archibong over controversial Akingbola ruling

by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has endorsed the sacking of Justice Charles Archibong of the Federal High Court, Lagos after the National Judicial Council, NJC asked him to do so last week. He had delivered a controversial judgment many described as embarrassing to the judiciary after he condemned five Senior Advocates of Nigeria while prosecuting... Read More

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February 24, 2013

When President Jonathan hosted Brazil’s President Rousseff at Aso Rock (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu What: Madam Dilma Rousseff, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, state visit to Nigeria When: February 22 – 23, 2013. Where: Abuja.

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February 21, 2013

“An epitome of commitment, excellence, and creativity”: President Goodluck Jonathan pays tribute to Justus Esiri

by Rachel Ogbu As more people continue to pay tribute to the late Nollywood actor, Justus Esiri, President Goodluck Jonathan has joined in mourning describing him as an epitome of commitment, excellence and creativity. According to a statement released by the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Reuben Abati: President Jonathan reiterates his belief that... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Presidents Goodluck Jonathan, John Mahama, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf & Yayi Boni at Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation in London (PHOTOS)

On Friday February8, 2013 dignitaries including President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience Jonathan, President John Mahama of Ghana, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, President of Benin Republic, Yayi Boni and Governor Adams Oshiomhole gathered at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London for the launch of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation. Host of the event, former President Olusegun Obasanjo was also there... Read More

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January 30, 2013

2015: “Nigeria and Nigerians need Buhari,” says Buhari’s party, Congress for Progressive Change

by Chi Ibe The Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, now wants to consider its National Leader, Muhammadu Buhari to contest in the 2015 Presidential election because of ‘his passion for the country.’ CPC spokesman, Rotimi Fashakin said during an African Independent Television programme on Tuesday, January 29 said there was nothing wrong if Buhari changed... Read More

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January 29, 2013

It’s real this time? Boko Haram declares ceasefire

by Rachel Ogbu New reports have claimed that the Jamaatul Ahjlil Sunna lidawati wal Jihad otherwise known as Boko Haram, on Monday, January 28 agreed to a cease-fire. Sheik Abu Mohammed Ibn Abdulazeez, a man local security sources claim is a sect member, has made statements like this before, in fact twice last year saying Boko Haram is ready for peace talks... Read More

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January 19, 2013

PHOTOS: When President Jonathan visited Police College yesterday

by Rachel Ogbu Following the shocking Channels TV documentary on the deplorable living condition at the Police College, Ikeja, President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday surprised the authorities of the Lagos State Police Command when he paid an unscheduled visit. It will be remembered for being nothing short of an embarrassment as the commandant of the... Read More

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January 12, 2013

Hauwa Gambo: There was a president, and his name was Olusegun (Y! FrontPage)

by Hauwa Gambo Whatever good this man accumulated in his time in office, he wasted and squandered towards the end of his legitimate term. He became entitled and foolish, a bull in a china shop, suddenly convinced about his own inevitability and immortality, even perfection. By the time he began to dance naked in the... Read More

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January 6, 2013

#OccupyNigeriaAnniversary: The ‘YOOT’ are all right – Ayo Obe

by Ayo Obe In 2011, around the April elections, famed civil rights activist Ayo Obe wrote an article in NEXT newspaper questioning the value of growing youth activism vis a vis a sense of entitlement. In response, the editor-in-chief of Y!/YNaija, Chude Jideonwo wrote a rejoinder. Many months after, she’s now impressed! Nigerians may be... Read More

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January 6, 2013

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Occupy Nigeria: Are we better off today?

by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu We may be under the illusion that 2013 has started on a more proper note. We’ve made our resolutions and Mr. president has promised to surprise us this year. But the truth remains that it is almost impossible to ever make progress without looking at the past. 2012 started off on quite... Read More

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December 8, 2012

Pain and tears for President Jonathan and family at the funeral of Meni Jonathan today (PHOTOS)

What: Funeral Service for Chief Meni Innocent Jonathan When: Saturday, December 8, 2012 Where: St. Stephen Anglican Church, Otueke, Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State Photos: State House, Abuja

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November 24, 2012

Temie Giwa: The Nigerian political opposition’s poison (YNaija FrontPage)

The opposition’s strategy is to steal the Sout-West and the North from PDP by presenting a northern favorite through CPC and a South-Western winner through the ACN. The plan seems foolproof and might work in the end but there are a few holes in this strategy. The fight for the presidency has begun with the... Read More

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November 20, 2012

Presidency confirms death of Jonathan’s brother, Chief Meni Innocent Jonthan

by Isi Esene The presidency has confirmed the death of the president’s younger brother Meni Joathan who passed away earlier today. The statement reads thus: STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT JONATHAN’S YOUNGER BROTHER DIES IN ABUJA AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan announces with sadness the death earlier today of his younger brother, Chief... Read More

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November 18, 2012

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: The Abuja delusion/illusion (YNaija FrontPage)

I look at all these evidently important roads and wonder what really the government is doing. Then I realize that they’re actually busy constructing 10 lane highways from the airport to the city. Yes in Abuja of course; complete with bridges and street lights all the way through. I’m really not sure how to say... Read More

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November 13, 2012

Open letter to the President: Security implications of Arabic inscriptions on the Naira

OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN ON THE SECURITY IMPLICATION OF ARABIC INSCRIPTIONS ON NAIRA NOTES. Dr. Goodluck E. Jonathan President and Commander-In-Chief of Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria State House Presidential Villa Aso Rock, Abuja. Your Excellency, Immediate necessity and ultimate concern for our national unity alerted me to write this... Read More

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November 7, 2012

Good health and God’s blessings: President Jonathan congratulates Obama on his re-election

by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has sent congratulatory messages to President Barrack Obama on his success in winning re-election in yesterday’s presidential elections in the United States. The message read: On behalf of the Federal Government and the people of Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan heartily President Jonathan welcomes President Obama’s victory in an intensely... Read More

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November 6, 2012

“Count me out of the 2015 presidential elections” – Gov. Amaechi

by Isi Esene Anyone who is interested in contesting the 2015 presidential elections does not have to fear locking horns with Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, because the governor has declared he is not interested in it. The governor said this yesterday at an interactive session with reporters. He said his only interest is in... Read More

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