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Goodluck Jonathan

Jonathan speaks on running for president in 2023

John Ogunsemore Mar 6, 2021 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says those linking with running for president in 2023 were engaging in "mere speculation".He promised to continue in his service to God, humanity and Africa to the best of his ability.Jonathan…

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Gambia: Goodluck Jonathan’s mission yields massive dividends

John Ogunsemore Jan 18, 2021 0

The supporting role being played by former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan towards reviving the stalled constitutional review process in The Gambia has begun to bear fruits.This is as the political parties and parliamentarians have…

Security

Nigerian Police Look Set To Nominate New Inspector General

Dumebi Jan 3, 2021 0

Reports emanating from the Nigerian Police Council indicate that it may nominate a new Inspector-General of Police (IG) come February 2021. It is not certain whether the tenure of the current Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu,…

Religion

Reno Omokri Insists Financial Prosperity, Miracles Have Nothing To Do With God

Dumebi Dec 30, 2020 0

A Former Presidential spokesman, Reno Omokri, has declared that miracles and financial breakthroughs are not signs of godliness.The lawyer who served as an aide to ex President, Goodluck Jonathan, stated this via his Twitter handle.…

Insecurity

Northern Leader, Revd Afiso, Implicates Jonathan For Sponsoring Bandits

Dumebi Dec 13, 2020 0

The Chairman, Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF), Rev Elliot Afiso, has accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of founding a bandit group he identified as "Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore".Afiso alleged that the former president has been…

Politics

2015: Why I rejected Jonathan, backed Buhari – Amaechi

John Ogunsemore Dec 6, 2020 0

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says he dumped the PDP to join APC and back President Muhammadu Buhari's election in 2015 because he is not tribalistic.He spoke on Saturday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital while…

Politics

Support Buhari’s fight against insurgency – Jonathan begs Nigerians

Lizzy Okoji Dec 5, 2020 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to support the government’s fight against insecurity in order to collectively tackle the menace.Jonathan made the call on Friday in Abuja during the exclusive command performance by…

Government

Goodluck, I’ll marry you again – Patience Jonathan pours encomium on husband

Adefemola Akintade Nov 22, 2020 0

Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has revealed she would marry her husband again if presented the same choice.The former First Lady made this known on the occasion of Goodluck Jonathan's 63rd birthday…

Politics

“You’re the most decent man in Nigerian politics” – Fani-Kayode hails…

John Ogunsemore Nov 20, 2020 0

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as the most decent man in Nigerian politics.He stated this while congratulating the Bayelsa State-born university lecturer-cum-politician…

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JUST IN: Goodluck Jonathan’s Family Gives Him 63rd Birthday Surprise

John Ogunsemore Nov 20, 2020 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan's family gave him a 63rd birthday surprise Friday morning.In a tweet he personally signed, the ex-president wrote, "My family has been an integral part of my life's journey; they have been my strength…

Politics

Biden’s antecedent shows he’ll provide national, global leadership – Goodluck…

John Ogunsemore Nov 8, 2020 0

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan says he has no doubt new US President-elect, Joe Biden will provide "national and global leadership" judging by his antecedent.He stated this in a Sunday statement he personally signed to…

News

“It is better to gain honour at the cost of losing power” – Jonathan

John Ogunsemore Nov 6, 2020 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says no life deserves to be lost for another's quest for power.He stated this in a Facebook post he personally signed.The former president said he has lived by this "philosophy" all his life and…

Politics

Your primary interest in politics is to serve the people – Jonathan reminds political class

John Ogunsemore Nov 2, 2020 0

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has urged the political class in Bayelsa State to imbibe Christian virtues of love, tolerance, and unity to build a united and prosperous State.This was disclosed in a statement shared on the Goodluck…

Politics

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…

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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…

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“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…

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