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December 4, 2014

Jonathan confers veteran Poet, Prof. Osundare with Nigeria’s highest award

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has restated the commitment of his administration to the promotion of excellence in the country’s quest for rapid and sustainable development. While conferring the 2014 Nigeria National Order of Merit Award (NNOMA) on Prof. Niyi Osundare, at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa on Thursday, December 4 in... Read More

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November 25, 2014

There is no Jewish symbol on the new Naira note – Presidency

by Kolapo Olapoju Presidential Spokesman, Reuben Abati has responded to a statement by the Muslim Right Concern (MURIC), which demanded an explanation for the Jewish sign on the new hundred naira note (N100). Following the official unveiling of the new N100 banknote on 12 November, the MURIC reacted by releasing a statement, saying that Nigerian Muslims were complaining... Read More

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November 20, 2014

President Jonathan marks 57th birthday at Aso villa (Photos)

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan turned 57 today November 20 and he threw a private celebration at the presidential villa this morning. The first lady Dame Patience Jonathan, former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi, the President’s mother, and members of the State House Press Corps were at the villa to rejoice with him. We... Read More

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November 4, 2014

Suleiman Abba confirmed as Inspector-General of Police

by Azubuike Azikiwe Suleiman Abba, the Acting Inspector General of Police, has been confirmed as the new Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force. He was confirmed on Tuesday, 4 November, by President Goodluck Jonathan following a Police council meeting which was held at the Presidential Villa. Following the retirement of his predecessor, Mohammed Abubakar, he... Read More

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October 23, 2014

Finally, President Goodluck Jonathan declares to run for reelection

by Laila Ibrahim After much anticipation from several quarters, President Goodluck Jonathan has declared his interest in seeking a second term in office by contesting the 2015 presidential election. He made the declaration at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja on Thursday, 23 October, while also telling the Peoples Democratic Party leaders that he would endeavour... Read More

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October 17, 2014

The credit goes to Nigerians – President Jonathan thanks you for halting Ebola

by Laila Ibrahim On Thursday, 16 October, President Goodluck Jonathan credited the Nigerian populace for the successful halt of the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease, saying that the cooperation of Nigerians helped in stopping the virus in its tracks. Jonathan made the comments at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, during the Elumelu Nigeria Empowerment Fund,... Read More

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October 15, 2014

“Kiss and make up” – President Jonathan urges Perm. secretaries and Ministers to work in harmony

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has complained about an existing non cordial working relationship between ministers and permanent secretaries in the federal civil service. The President stated this on Wednesday, while swearing in six new federal permanent secretaries prior to the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting at the Council Chamber of... 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 15, 2014

We are still looking for missing Alpha jet – Air Force Chief

by Isi Esene The Nigerian Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Ademola Amosu has announced that the military is intensifying its search and rescue efforts for Alpha Jet NAF 466. The Air Force jet got missing over the weekend during a routine military operation. He insisted that the aircraft was yet to be sighted as at... Read More

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August 29, 2014

Carry on: NANS endorse President Jonathan for second term

by Azubuike Azikiwe A delegation of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS has given President Goodluck Jonathan the green light to run for a second term in office. During a courtesy visit to First Lady, Patience Jonathan, expressed their support at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, 28 August, the National Executive... Read More

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August 20, 2014

People are bitter! Omoni Oboli defends her outfit to movie screening (READ)

by David Cyril After being criticised for her outfit to the screening of her movie ‘ Being Mrs. Elliot’, at the Presidential villa, Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli has responded saying that she didn’t expose any vital parts of her body, and people are bitter for chastising her garb. While speaking to Punch, Oboli said she designed... Read More

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August 17, 2014

Is President Jonathan staring at Omoni Oboli’s cleavage? (LOOK, READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju All this cleavage you’re showing, there is God oh! He’s looking, but we are not exactly sure what he’s looking at. President Goodluck Jonathan must have done a double take when Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli wore this audacious outfit to the private screening of her new flick, ‘Being Mrs Elliot’ at... Read More

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August 10, 2014

Ebola: Fear grips Aso Rock | Read why

by Kolapo Olapoju Apparently, there are thousands of bats flying around the Presidential villa! During the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, 6 August, a drama of sorts played out as the Ebola virus disease was the main topic of discussion. In the absence of President Goodluck Jonathan,... Read More

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New 64-page e-passport unveiled in Abuja

by Mayowa Aboah President Goodluck Jonathan has launched Nigeria’s new 64-page e-passport. The travelling document was launched on Wednesday, 30 July, by President Goodluck Jonathan, shortly before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President said the pages of the traveling document had to be... Read More

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Aww: Meet President Jonathan’s older sister

by Kolapo Olapoju The same nose, that same cheekbone, and the disarming smile. The FCT Muslim community paid the President an Eid el Fitri visit on Sunday, 27 July, and while important persons like Vice President Namadi Sambo and the FCT Minister Bala Mohammed were present, everyone seems to be more interested in Jonathan’s... Read More

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SNAPSHOT: Whatever Pres. Jonathan is selling, this Chibok mother isn’t buying

by Kolapo Olapoju President Jonathan reportedly (depending on who you ask) cancelled a planned trip to Chibok, Borno to meet the grieving families whose daughters were abducted 100 days ago. His government neither met with, invited, nor in any way officially consoled the parents, siblings or c0mmunity. He finally did this yesterday, on his terms,... Read More

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November 11, 2013

PDP crisis: Jonathan meets G-7 governors, ready to shift grounds

by Adeola Balogun An end might finally be in sight to the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as President Jonathan will reportedly meet with the 7 aggrieved governors today in an attempt to address their grievances. This comes after announcements of optimism on the part of rival party All Progressives Congress (APC) that... Read More

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October 31, 2013

There can be no peace without dialogue – Jonathan

by Oge Okonkwo Blaming the slow rate of economic development in the country on several crisis being experienced in parts of Nigeria, the President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan said the challenges has disrupted the growth of the economy. According to President Jonathan, it was out of place for anyone to talk about economic development in... Read More

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We are pained that Amaechi leads opponents against Jonathan – Rivers PDP laments

by Chi Ibe Anti-Amaechi leaders in Rivers state have apologized to President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience, on the Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s hostile attitude towards the President. The group made up of former Governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, and the Minister of State, Education were said to have had a closed-door session... Read More

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