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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…

Former Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu has said that northern Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors worked against former President Goodluck Jonathan's re-election bid in 2015 because he reneged on an agreement not to seek a…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says it is difficult to find an ally after leaving seat of power.Jonathan made this known in Bauchi, while inaugurating the 6.25Km Sabon Kaura-Jos by-pass road constructed by the Bauchi state…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Nigeria's development will continue to be hindered until successive administrations stop nepotism in appointments.In appointments, he said, emphasis should be on ability and capability to deliver…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed gratitude to the government of Bauchi State for naming the popular Sabon Kaura to Miri Road after him.The former president showed his appreciation in a statement he personally signed on…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated Christians as they celebrated Easter season, urging them to imbibe godly values of righteousness, peace and justice.Jonathan in a statement by His Media Aide, Ikechukwu Eze, also urged…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been awarded the "African Peace and Security Leader of the Year 2020".The award was conferred at the 9th edition of the African Leadership Person of the Year Awards organised by the African…

Former Special Assistant on New Media to ex-President Jonathan, Reno Omokri has said that the former president would not pick Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai as running mate in the 2023 presidential election.He further…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated his former Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on becoming the first female and African Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).The…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode flouted COVID-19 protocols during a Tuesday meeting, The Herald can report.Fani-Kayode had taken to his social media handles on Wednesday morning to…

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido says members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) clamouring for President Goodluck Jonathan's return are hypocrites.The 2019 presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says there is no plan to field former President Goodluck Jonathan as its candidate for the 2023 presidential election.The rumour circulating about the party's plot to field Jonathan took on a life of…

I almost exclaimed "Et tu, Brute?" after reading Ike Abonyi’s piece with the title "Jonathan’s 2023 Selfish Gamble". Because if anybody should accuse former President Jonathan of selfishness, it should not be Ike, for obvious reasons.…

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has thrown more light on why he convened the 2014 National Conference, stressing that it was meant to address the issues of divisive politics and growing agitation for structural reforms.The…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as “desperate face-saving media stunts” President Muhammadu Buhari’s claim that the situation in Nigeria is better under his watch.Buhari made the claim when he received Yakubu Pam,…

President Muhammadu Buhari says security has improved in Nigeria under his administration compared to 2015.He stated Wednesday while receiving Yakubu Pam, Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission in Abuja.…

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has re-echoed his earlier stance that "nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any citizen".He stated this in a message he personally signed amid the political stalemate in the…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says the unfortunate events of 2020 should propel Nigerians to re-examine themselves, adding that "as a nation, we cannot afford to fail this New Year".Jonathan stated this in a New Year message…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says humanity will have a more peaceful existence if people of the world rededicate themselves to friendship, kindness and compassion.He stated this in a Christmas message he personally signed on…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has updated President Muhammadu Buhari on the political situation in The Gambia.The country’s President, Adama Barrow, is seeking re-election amid political tension and uncertainties.Barrow had on…

Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje has said that the appointment of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in 2014 was to spite then-incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan.He stated this at the public presentation of ‘Dear President Goodluck…

Senator for Kogi West in the 8th Senate, Dino Melaye has said he was blind for not backing former President Goodluck Jonathan's second term bid in 2015.He stated this at the public presentation of 'Dear President Goodluck Jonathan', a…

Notable Niger Delta activist, Comrade Joseph Evah says former President Goodluck Jonathan is being "confused" by those nudging him to run for the 2023 presidency.Evah, who is the Leader of Ijaw Monitoring Group (IMG), said that the…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says its 2011 and 2015 presidential candidate, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan was not planning defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan stated…

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to Ghanaians to be "peaceful and purposeful" as they elect a new president and parliament today.He made the appeal in a statement he personally signed on Monday morning.The…

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are set to embark on a series of consultative meetings with party stalwarts over the party's contentious 2023 presidential ticket.Some prominent party stalwarts…

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume says former President Goodluck Jonathan has become more valued by his critics since leaving office in 2015.He said that being one of Jonathan's critics, his respect for the…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says former President Goodluck Jonathan has been working for the party and the President Muhammadu Buhari administration because he is a "progressive" politician.Deputy National Publicity…