– Below is the full text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2014 Independence Day broadcast to Nigerians. Fellow Nigerians: 1. Today marks the 54th anniversary of our country’s independence as a sovereign nation. This is also the tenth month of our journey into a new century, having marked the centenary of our nation in January this... Read More
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
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
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
by Kolapo Olapoju Following the appearance of #BringBackGoodluck2015 campaign banners and billboard in parts of Abuja, FCT, and the subsequent backlash and criticism of the President by Nigerians across board, his spokesperson, Reuben Abati, has released a statement condemning the billboard and distancing the presidency from the campaign. A Pro-GEJ group called ‘Goodluck Initiative For... Read More
by S’ola Filani Yesterday, the Minister of Health, Prof. Chukwu during a press conference, announced that there’s only one more case of Ebola in Nigeria as everyone else has been certified clean – he however made a controversial statement when asked to explain how the N1.9 billion released by Pres. Jonathan for the management of... Read More
by S’ola Filani Presidential spokesman Reuben Abati in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune, which he calls “explosive”, defends the commander-in-chief President Jonathan, blasts the opposition party – APC – stressing that many of those who had been seen as the president’s most vocal critics are returning to his camp. He further addressed the... Read More
by Isi Esene The Presidency has responded to the ultimatum given by Northern elders forum to President Goodluck Jonathan to bring back the kidnapped Chibok girls before declaring his 2015 ambition. In a statement released yesterday, the President described such ultimatum as an exercise in self-delusion. The statement, signed by Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser... Read More
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to the victory of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola in the elections which tool place yesterday in the South west state of Osun. But he said so much more. So much more. First, Jonathan congratulated Aregbesola on his victory and also took time to commend the Independent National Electoral... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju The president’s spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati has denied reports that President Goodluck Jonathan’s delegation to the United States for the African/American Leaders Summit was screened for exposure to the dreaded Ebola virus on arrival at Washington DC. Although members of the President’s advanced team arrived the US on Friday and Saturday, Jonathan... Read More
A spokesperson to President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe, has denied claims that the President disbursed the sum of N100 million as compensation to parents of the abducted Chiboks girls. In a tweet last night, Okupe said; “I want to make it clear & emphatically 2(too) dat(that) PGEJ(President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan) did not gv (give) any... Read More
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan shelved his trademark dark Niger Delta traditional outfit and the classic black bowler hat for something different on Friday on his return trip from Ghana where he attended the 45th Session of ECOWAS Heads of States and Governments meeting in Accra. The President settled for a change of style... Read More
by Isi Esene Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has expressed his sadness over the news of the death of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero who died this morning. The Emir who died at the age of 83 took over rulership of the Emirate in 1963. In his reaction, Dangote said he was saddened by... Read More
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed Professor Rufa’i Alkali as his new Special Adviser on Political Affairs. This appointment was made public today by Reuben Abati, the president’s adviser on media and publicity. Professor Alkali, a Political Scientist, once served as National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and was appointed... Read More
by Isi Esene Another edition of the presidential media chat with President Goodluck Jonathan on the hot seat will take place on Monday evening. This was disclosed today by Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. The media chat will be broadcast live on the network services of the Nigerian Television... Read More
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