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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…

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)…