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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday, led other dignitaries to the burial ceremony of Pa Abraham Diri, father of Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri. Also at the event…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that any politician deploying vote buying and violence during elections is no different from an armed robber and con man. Jonathan said this on Saturday while briefing journalists after casting…

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, says former President Goodluck Jonathan is “father of modern democracy in Nigeria”. He said this in a 65th birthday tribute to Jonathan which he personally signed and shared on his…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says the electorate, especially the youths, must ensure to turn out massively in the 2023 general election and vote for those who believe in Nigeria's unity. Jonathan said this on Saturday as a special…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima have been distancing themselves from the "abysmal failure" of President…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says many Nigerians, especially the youths, are showing obvious signs of increasing disillusionment with the nation's politics and democracy. He said this at an event to commemorate the 70th birthday of…

Former Aviation Minister,  Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has said that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) showed "maturity" by visiting former President Goodluck Jonathan. Sharing photos of Tuesday night's meeting…

The Convener, Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan to be wary of associating with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeyanju said this after it emerged that Jonathan held a meeting…

Media mogul and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), High Chief Raymond Dokpesi has said that the crisis currently bedevilling the party could be traced to former President Goodluck Jonathan's jettisoning of the power rotational…

A former Director of Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Kukasheka Usman (rtd) has disclosed that only a sense of patriotism and entreaties from foreign diplomats stopped then Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau from…

Barely 48 hours after disassociating himself from moves by some groups to draft him into the 2023 presidential race, former President Goodluck Jonathan has finally made up his mind to vie for the top post. Nigeria is set to go to the…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has rejected the N100 million All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Expression of Interest and Nomination forms bought for him to contest 2023 presidential election by nomadic Fulani pastoralists…

A group, Jonathan Support Organisation, has given former President Goodluck Jonathan a seven-day ultimatum to declare his ambition to contest for the 2023 presidency. The group of northern youths stated this in Kano on Saturday after a…

Constitutional lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN says former President Goodluck Jonathan is "eminently qualified" to vie for the 2023 presidency. He stated this in a statement on Friday while wading into the controversy generated by rumour…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 85th birthday. He described Obasanjo as a leader with a good reputation and a statesman. Jonathan in a goodwill message in…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has underscored the place of functional education to the development of the manpower resources of any society. Jonathan, who was keynote speaker, stated this at the maiden Bayelsa State Education…

A popular prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned Nigerians against making APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu president, noting that the country "will not" be great from his presidency. Ayodele, who is the Founder of INRI…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Nigerians need increase access to information to enhance their wellbeing and knowledge for development of the country. Jonathan said this shortly after being honoured with a Special Recognition…

A Minister of State for Health under former President Goodluck Jonathan, Chief Fidelis Nwankwo has explained the main reason for his principal's loss in the 2015 general election. He said that the election was lost because the incumbent…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, First Lady Aisha Buhari and ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar are to be honoured with the West Africa Knowledge Economic Organisation (WAKEOrg) awards for making Nigeria and Africa proud. Also penciled…

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said that many emergency billionaires emerged under the Goodluck Jonathan administration because of unbridled corruption. He stated this while praising the Muhammadu Buhari administration's…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan on his appointment as Chairman, International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP)-Africa. The party’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement…

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN has urged the public to dismiss a rumour circulating that he intends to be running mate to former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2023 presidential election.…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has identified drug abuse as one of the leading causes of insecurity in the country. He said that many criminals have no qualms taking human life because they abuse drugs and other substances.…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday hosted his predecessor, Dr Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja over the unfolding crisis in Mali. This was disclosed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has advised nations and institutions against taking sides in the renewed Israel-Palestine conflict. Jonathan stated this in a statement he personally signed on Monday. Nearly 200 have been killed in…

Former President Goodluck Johnson says governors truly run Nigeria while the president is just one man in Abuja. He said that the governors must therefore come together at a common forum to be able to resolve the numerous challenges…

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has congratulated former aide, Reno Omokri and family on the dedication of their daughter, who is named after him. In a terse statement he personally signed on Saturday, the former president…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has hailed his late predecessor and boss, Umar Musa Yar'Adua on the 11th anniversary of his demise. He stated this in a message he personally signed and shared on his social media pages on Wednesday.…

The Kaduna State Government has reiterated its stance not to negotiate with bandits and insisted that only total annihilation of the criminals would end banditry. The government was reacting to some commentators who blamed it for…