Tag: Reuben Abati
Super Ministers and other stories By Reuben Abati
“Have you congratulated our new Ministers?” “I am still thinking about it, actually. I don’t know whether to congratulate them…
A toast to Reuben Abati at 50 by Toni Kan
– “If you give me a space, I occupy it. If you expand the space, I expand myself.” – Reuben…
Biafra, Oodua and the seventh lesson By Reuben Abati
By Reuben Abati Democracy does not necessarily translate into the disappearance of crises and dilemmas, (even trilemmas, quadrilemmas or more)…
Clark, the father, Jonathan, the son By Reuben Abati
I have tried delaying the writing of this piece in the honest expectation that someone probably misquoted Chief E.K. Clark,…
Reuben Abati’s Critics Are Hypocrites
By Nonso Nwando The late afro beat music maestro, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, in one of his songs of 1980s says: ”…The…
The phones no longer ring By Reuben Abati
As spokesman to President Goodluck Jonathan, my phones rang endlessly and became more than personal navigators within the social space.…
Pitfalls The New Police IG Must Avoid
In life, the only thing that is constant is change. Suleiman Abba, the sacked Inspector General of Police who at…
N2Trillion Campaign Fund: Mischievous, False, Embarrassing – Abati
Reuben Abati, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity has described a report by a national newspaper that…
Jonathan didn’t give Coop Societies, others N10bn – Abati
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Presidency has said there is no iota of truth in the claims that President Goodluck Jonathan gave…
‘The Economist’ assessment of Jonathan baseless, jaundiced – Presidency
The Presidency on Friday expressed displeasure over The Economist magazine’s assessment of President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration in an opinion piece,…
MEND endorsement of Buhari angers presidency
The Presidency has dismissed the alleged endorsement of General Muhammadu Buhari, the APC candidate in the Feb. 14 presidential election…
Jonathan not promoting Zion nation, likes Islam, says Abati
The Presidency has dismissed allegations that President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria is using his office to pursue anti-Islam agenda and…
Abati, an indication of rascality in Presidency, says Ibim
Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Ibim Semenitari has insinuated that Reuben Abati, President Goodluck Jonathan’s spokesman has exhibited…
Buhari’s allegations on non-performance reckless, baseless – Presidency
The Presidency on Thursday dismissed allegations of non-performance made by former Head of State and APC chieftain, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari…
Reuben Abati’s show of shame
Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, to President Goodluck Jonathan has increasingly become inept in handling his…
Abati to sue Nigeria media outfits
Dr Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, has threatened to sue all Nigeria media…
Abati says Jonathan not 6th richest African president, threatens lawsuit
The Presidency on Wednesday condemned the listing of President Goodluck Jonathan as the sixth richest African president by Richest Lifestyle,…
Jonathan distances self from alleged Boko Haram sponsor Modu Sheriff
Presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati has dismissed news making the rounds that President Goodluck Jonathan is romancing alleged sponsor of Boko…
Jonathan says #BringBackJonathan banners insensitive, orders removal
Ayodele Oluokun/Abuja Pesident Goodluck Jonathan has directed that the #BringBackJonathan2015 signs and banners posted in different parts of Abuja by…
Abati denies statement on Chibok schoolgirls
Presidential Spokesman Reuben Abati on Friday disowned a press release from his e-mail account earlier which said that President Goodluck…
U.S. Planes Spot Chibok Girls, Journal Slams Jonathan
Recent U.S. surveillance flights over northeastern Nigeria showed what appeared to be large groups of girls held together in remote…
Abati denies naming UI after Akunyili
The presidency has denied naming the University of Ibadan after late Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug…
No amnesty for Boko Haram militants- Presidency
Nigeria Presidency said on Saturday that contrary to recent reports, President Goodluck Jonathan has not declared amnesty for members of…
Jonathan condemns Gwoza Emir assassination
President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the assassination of the Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrissa Timta, by the insurgent group, Boko…
No plans to spend $800m On Image Laundering – Presidency
Nigeria Federal Government on Tuesday described as false and malicious recent reports that it intends to spend 800 million dollars…
Jonathan not booed in South Africa – Presidency
The Presidency on Sunday described as “unfortunate and absolutely untrue” a report that President Goodluck Jonathan was jeered during the…
Why the President Must Sack His Media Team
These have not been the best of times for President Goodluck Jonathan. Since the Nyanya bomb blast that consumed over…
Nigeria not on auto pilot – Presidency replies Akande
The Presidency on Sunday berated Chief Bisi Akande, the Chairman of opposition party, APC, over his claim that “Nigeria is…
Jonathan holds presidential media chat Sunday
President Goodluck Jonathan will on Sunday 4 May 2014 at 7p.m. speak on current national issues and respond to questions…
Jonathan, PDP politicizing Nigeria’s security – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of politicizing Nigeria’s security…