Tag: President Goodluck Jonathan
Military rule out of fashion, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan Friday in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau warned that the global community was no longer inclined to tolerate a role…
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Jonathan plans grand reception for Golden Eaglets
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has announced a grand reception for Nigeria’s Under 17 soccer team, for winning the FIFA World…
Gaidam suggests Marshall Security plan for Nigeria’s north east
Gov. Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe state has suggested what he called `marshal security plan’ to Nigeria’s Federal Government to tackle…
Jonathan on ECOWAS mission to Guinea Bissau, Gambia
President Goodluck Jonathan will embark on a two-day diplomatic shuttle to Guinea-Bissau and Gambia tomorrow on 8 February. President Jonathan…
Jonathan snubs Port Harcourt centenary celebrations
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt President Goodluck Jonathan today snubbed Governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi’s invitation to attend a symposium to mark the…
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U-17 W/Cup Final: Senator Mark Leads FG Team To Cheer Golden Eaglets
President Goodluck Jonathan has despatched a high-powered delegation headed by the Senate President, Senator David Mark to represent the Federal…
Nigerian senators extend state of emergency
Nigerian Senators on Thursday approved a request by President Goodluck Jonathan to prolong emergency rule in the restive northeast by…
Group backs compensation to Boko Haram victims
A Nigerian human rights group has supported the agitation for adequate compensation by the Nigerian government to victims of Boko…
Jonathan seeks extension of emergency rule in 3 states
Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday asked the National Assembly to approve the extension by six months of emergency rule…
APC counsels Jonathan to compensate Boko Haram victims
The interim chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, in a statement issued today urged President Goodluck Jonathan…
Asemota replaces Nyiam on National Dialogue panel
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Chief Solomon Asemota as a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee on…
Boko Haram: Peace Prospects doubtful as Panel submits report
The head of Nigeria’s presidential panel tasked with seeking an amnesty deal with Boko Haram said Tuesday that key members…
Jonathan: Nigeria not withdrawing from ICC
President Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday in Abuja assured the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Mr. Sang-Hyun Song that Nigeria…
Under 17 World Cup: Jonathan praises Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets
President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets on their qualification for the final of the ongoing FIFA under-17 World…
In picture: Boko Haram report ready
PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN (L) RECEIVING REPORT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE ON DIALOGUE AND PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF SECURITY CHALLENGES IN THE…
Talks with Jonathan: ASUU to brief members says Fagge
After meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Monday, for about 13 hours, the leadership of the Academic Staff…
Jonathan’s meeting with ASUU drags into late night
A crucial meeting between the leadership of the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities and President Goodluck…
Jonathan to meet with ASUU leaders Monday
After a four-month stand-off, President Goodluck Jonathan himself will take charge of talks with the striking members of the Academic…
Oduahgate: Group wants Jonathan sack probe panel
A Nigerian civil society group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has stated that “the setting up of a panel…
Criticisms of my style no longer bother me, says Jonathan
Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt President Goodluck Jonathan has said he would no longer be bothered about negative comments and criticisms…
Nigeria’s Official Profligacy
Nigerian public officials indulge in wanton luxury in the midst of grinding poverty Given what many have described as his…
Jonathan, Amaechi fly in same chopper to Okrika
.Security Chokes Okrika for First Lady’s Mother’s Burial Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers state was at…
Tinubu shoots down Jonathan’s conference as jamboree
For the second time, the former governor of Lagos State and a National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju…
Jonathan receives 2013 Peace Award
President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday attributed the slow economic growth in the country to the numerous crises that trailed his…
National conference ill timed,says Kwara Speaker
Stephen Oni/Ilorin The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Abdulrazak Atunwa, has advised Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan to suspend the…
MWUN Threatens To Shut Down Port Operations
Maritime workers have threatened to shut down the nation’s seaports should the management of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) fail…
Jonathan notifies National Assembly on Budget 2014
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday wrote the Senate expressing his intention to present the 2014 budget to the National…
Jonathan, Oshiomhole Mourn Akhigbe
President Goodluck Jonathan and Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, have extended their condolences to the wife, children and relatives…
Encomiums As Oba Akiolu Clocks 70
As Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, clocked 70 today, there has been an outpouring of congratulatory messages and commendations from…