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Goodluck Jonathan

Running for 2023 presidency will end in disgrace – Asari Dokubo warns Jonathan

John Ogunsemore Oct 18, 2020 0

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Mujahid Asari Dokubo says former President Goodluck Jonathan will be disgraced if he allows himself to be fooled into running for the 2023 presidency.Dokubo, who is a staunch Jonathan supporter,…

Politics

Protests: No Nigerian blood needs to be spilled – Jonathan warns security agents

John Ogunsemore Oct 14, 2020 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has charged security agents not to shed blood of peaceful protesters.He equally implored demonstrators to remain calm and not take laws into their hands.The former president stated these in a short…

Features

Donald Trump and Goodluck Jonathan: A Tale of Two Presidents

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 1, 2020 0

At the height of the slander and personal attacks against the President in 2014, Goodluck Jonathan cried out that he was the most abused and insulted president in the world.

Politics

Mali: Buhari, ECOWAS Advocate for 12 Month Transition Process

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 28, 2020 0

President Buhari stated that the conditions were necessary to bring Mali back into the fold of regional cooperation as well as the lifting of sanctions.

Features

Diezani Laments the Rise of Yahoo Boys as Role Models in Nigeria

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 9, 2020 0

Diezani expressed her views as a guest lecturer at a virtual event organised by the Ijaw National Development Group, with former President, Goodluck Jonathan in attendance on Friday.

Politics

I did not Betray Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 – Sambo Dasuki

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 12, 2020 0

Former National Security Adviser under former president Goodluck Jonathan, Gen. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has reiterated that he didn't betray his former boss in 2015 as being speculated on social media.Dasuki said he did not campaign for…

Politics

Corruption Has Become State Policy under President Buhari – Reno Omokri

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 6, 2020 0

A former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has stated that like Babangida and Abacha before him, corruption has become state policy under President Muhammadu Buhari.Omokri who spoke on a live TV Programme on Channels…

Tribute

Jonathan expresses shock as Burundi’s president, 55, dies of heart attack

John Ogunsemore Jun 9, 2020 0

Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has expressed shock at the news of the demise of President of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza.Nkurunziza, 55, died of a heart attack on Monday, having been admitted to hospital on Saturday…

Politics

15 Former African Leaders Express Support for Adesina, Shun United States

Tony Abu Momoh May 29, 2020 0

14 former African Presidents including a former Prime Minister have expressed their support for the President of the African Development Bank (AFDV) Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina and asked the United States to respect the governing systems of the…

Tribute

“You’re a great patriot, exemplary leader” – Jonathan hails Edwin Clark at…

John Ogunsemore May 25, 2020 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has hailed elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark who turned 93 today.He described the nonagenarian as a great patriot and exemplary leader who has helped keep Nigeria unitedJonathan further described…

News

COVID-19: Jonathan Donates 2500 kgs Of Rice To Ebonyi

Chukwuemeka Opara May 22, 2020 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has donated 500 bags of 5 kilogramme rice to Ebonyi government as palliatives to cushion the effects of COVID 19 on its people. SEE ALSO: We Will Clear Bandits In Katsina, North-West- Air Chief Dr…

Politics

I Have No Accounts or Property Abroad – Goodluck Jonathan Replies FG

Tony Abu Momoh Apr 28, 2020 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reiterated that he doesn't have bank accounts or property outside of Nigeria.The former Nigerian President made the comments in response to news that the Nigerian government had requested that he…

Government

Easter: COVID-19 has disrupted Fates, Fortunes of Many – Goodluck Jonathan

Adefemola Akintade Apr 11, 2020 0

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has described the Easter celebration a hard time for Nigeria and other nations of the world due to Coronavirus Pandemic.In his Easter message to Christian faithfuls, Jonathan charged…

Government

Goodluck Jonathan Finally Speaks on COVID-19.

Tony Abu Momoh Mar 26, 2020 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has finally broken his silence on the ravaging global pandemic, COVID-19.This would be the first time the former Nigerian President is speaking on the viral infection which has affected some of…

News

Bayelsa: Goodluck Jonathan speaks on Douye Diri’s victory

David Feb 14, 2020 0

Former president, Goodluck Jonathan, has sent a congratulatory message to Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who was sworn in as Bayelsa state governor following the verdict of the Supreme judgment which sacked David Lyon as…

News

Goodluck Jonathan, wife visit Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike (photos)

David Jan 11, 2020 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience, have paid a courtesy visit to Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, at the state government house in Port Harcourt.See the photos below:Earlier, The Herald reported…

Community

Jonathan, wife visit corporal who was shot during attack on their house (photos)

David Dec 29, 2019 0

Following the attack launched on Goodluck Jonathan's residence in Otuoke, Bayelsa state by unknown gunmen, the former president and his wife, Dame Patience, on Saturday evening, December 28, visited Lance Corporal Umar Umar Muttaka, at the…

News

Goodluck Jonathan breaks silence, reveals what will happen to his attackers

David Dec 27, 2019 0

Nigeria’s former president, Goodluck Jonathan, has disclosed what will happen to the assailants that invaded his residence in Otuoke, Bayelsa state.Jonathan in a statement by his spokesperson, Ikechukwu Eze, on Friday, December 27,…

Government

President Buhari Felicitated with ex-President Goodluck Jonathan at 62

Ismaila Chafe Nov 20, 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 62nd birthday.Buhari, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Wednesday, joined the nation in praying for good health and…

INEC

Jonathan Decries Late Arrival of Election Materials at Otuoke Polling Unit

Shedrack Frank Nov 16, 2019 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed disappointment over the late arrival of election materials to his Polling Unit 39, Ward 13, in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area (LGA) of Bayelsa.Jonathan, who was expected…

Opinion

In Defeat: What Atiku can learn from President Jonathan by Fredrick Nwabufo

Frederick Nwabufo Oct 31, 2019 0

I do not know much about sports, but I know what good sportsmanship is. Diego Maradona, the Argentine football shaman, was a great player, but he is not celebrated as much as Pele of Brazil. One fatal flaw detracts from Maradona’s genius –…

Politics

2023: North can rule Nigeria for the next 100 years -Northern Elders Forum

Adefemola Akintade Oct 12, 2019 0

Alhaji Ango Abdullahi, Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has addresed speculations arising on the willingness of the North to relinquish power come 2023.In an interview with the Daily Sun, Abdullahi said Power resides with the…

Politics

Jonathan should apologise for Chibok fiasco

Professor Ishaq Akintola Oct 11, 2019 0

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan was recently in the news again as former British Prime Minister David Cameron accused him of frustrating the attempt of British special forces to rescue the abducted Chibok girls. It will be recalled that 276…

Politics

We manipulated Nigerians against Jonathan in 2015 – says ex-APC secretary

Samuel Oduoye Aug 11, 2019 0

Former Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has said he connived with some unidentified people to concoct lies against the government of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015Frank called on…

Politics

You only know how to rig elections – APC slams Jonathan over comment on Bayelsa poll

Samuel Oduoye Aug 8, 2019 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has berated former President Goodluck Jonathan for undermining the party ahead of the November 16 governorship poll in Bayelsa State.Jonathan had on Wednesday described APC in Bayelsa as “a party that…

Politics

APC can’t win elections in Bayelsa – says ex-president, Jonathan

Samuel Oduoye Aug 7, 2019 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State lacks the needed political presence to win the state governorship election slated for November 16.Jonathan said this during the PDP Elders’…

Government

“Politicians protect notorious outlaws” – Goodluck Jonathan

Ademola Ademiluyi Jul 26, 2019 0

Nigeria’s former president, Goodluck Jonathan has made some revelations on how politician have aided the continuous existence of outlaws as a result of the activities they indulge in before getting into power.He made the statement while…

Security

Jonathan agrees with Obasanjo, says killings getting worse under Buhari

Samuel Oduoye Jul 16, 2019 0

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has said the security situation in Nigeria is becoming worse under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.Jonathan made this know less than 24 hours after ex-President Olusgeun Obasanjo raised…

Tribute

Goodluck Jonathan reacts to death of Fasoranti’s daughter “at the hands of suspected…

John Ogunsemore Jul 13, 2019 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with the family of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the leader of Afenifere, over Friday's loss of his daughter "at the hands of suspected herdsmen".Mrs Funke Olakunrin, 58, was killed along the…

Politics

To solve Nigeria’s problems, implement the report of 2014 national conference –…

Samuel Oduoye Jul 12, 2019 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan advised the Federal Government to implement the report of the 2014 national conference.Jonathan said this at the public presentation of a book by Femi Okurounmu, a former senator, noting that his…

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