FORMER President Goodluck Jonathan has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, at a service of songs in Abuja. Jonathan recounted how Iwuanyanwu took him under his wing, even before he became Bayelsa Deputy Governor, and mentored him throughout his presidency. “He …
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FORMER President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, denied sacking the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, for alleging that $49.8 billion was missing from the country’s coffers. Jonathan said Sanusi was suspended because the Financial Reporting Council queried CBN’s expenditure and that his …
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FORMER Nigeria’s President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has pointed out that the struggle for power remains the major cause of conflicts on the African continent. Jonathan gave the remarks on Tuesday at a a programme organized by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) and partners in commemoration of the …
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FORMER President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Judiciary to end the avalanche of post-election litigation in Nigeria. Jonathan gave the charge while inaugurating the multi-million-naira State High Court edifice equipped with modern facilities and a 24-hour power supply. The project was …
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L-R: Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan; the celebrant and former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun and his Bayelsa State counterpart, Douye Diri at a public lecture to mark the 87th birthday celebration of Chief Obasanjo held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, on …
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NIGERIA’s former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has called on Nigerians to offer their prayers for his mother, Eunice Jonathan, who has been deeply affected by the tragic loss of her eldest child, Obebhatein. Trojan News reports that Jonathan made this plea on Friday during the funeral service of his elder sister, Obebhatein …
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FORMER President Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated with Nigerians and Christians around the world on this year’s Christmas celebration. He urged Nigerians to exhibit love, peace, humility and sacrifice. Jonathan, in a statement on Sunday, asked Nigerians to use the season to rebuild the country by showing love and upholding moral …
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THE Federal Government has set aside N13,805,814,220 for the maintenance of former presidents, vice presidents, chiefs of state, Chiefs of General Staff, retired heads of service, permanent secretaries, and retired heads of government agencies and parastatals in the fiscal year 2024. Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari …
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FORMER President Goodluck Jonathan’s statement regarding the outcome of the recent governorship election in Bayelsa State has drawn criticism from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva. Sylva expressed his disapproval of Jonathan’s comment on the election, describing it as unfortunate. The reelection of Governor Douye Diri of …
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FORMER Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Bayelsa state Governor, Duoye Diri for winning the November 11 governorship election. Congratulating Diri in a statement made available on his official X handle, Jonathan, who once served as the Governor of Bayelsa state, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) to work towards …
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