Alleged forgery: Court summons Jonathan over journalists

From GODWIN TSA, Abuja Hearing in the suit of forgery brought against two journalists with the Leadership Newspaper took a twist yesterday following a summon by an Abuja High court directing President Goodluck Jonathan to appear before it. The summons, which was issued at the instance of counsel to the journalists, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) […]

Rivers Crisis: ACN calls for Jonathan’s impeachment

The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has heaped the blame for the ongoing crisis in Rivers State on President Goodluck Jonathan and asked the National Assembly to immediately commence impeachment proceedings against him, for failing to live up to his oath of office to uphold the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In a […]

Jonathan doesn’t need North elders for 2015 – Presidency

The Presidency on Tuesday said President Goodluck Jonathan did not need the support of the spokesman for the Northern Elders’ Forum, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, or “his North” to win the 2015 presidential election if he decides to contest. Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Dr. Ahmed Gulak, said this in an interview with […]

We’ll not support Jonathan in 2015 –Northern elders (Like your support matters)

The Northern Elders’ Forum on Monday said that the North would not support President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 presidential election. The spokesman for the group, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, stated this in an interview with one of our correspondents, while reacting to a statement by the Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum, Babangida Aliyu. Aliyu, […]

North ready to negotiate 2015 presidency —Aliyu

THE Governor of Niger State and Chairman Northern States Governor’s Forum, Babangida Aliyu, on Sunday said the Northern part of the country would negotiate with those seeking to be elected as the nation’s president in a bid to safeguard the region’s interests. He made the remark during the inauguration of the office complex for federal […]

$40m spying contract: Presidency, N’Assembly set for showdown

he Presidency and the National Assembly are set for a showdown over the controversial $40m Internet surveillance contract awarded by the Federal Government to an Israeli firm, Elbit Systems. The Federal Government had reportedly awarded the contract to the company to install a system that would enable security agencies to monitor the activities of Nigerians […]

Jonathan, Amaechi not at war — Presidency (Do we really care?)

BY Soni Daniel, Regional Editor, North ABUJA—In a dramatic twist, the Presidency declared, yesterday, that there was no rift between President Goodluck Jonathan and the Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. Special Adviser on Political Matters to the President, Alhaji Ahmed Gulak, told Vanguard in an interview that the seeming face-off between Jonathan and Amaechi […]

The Single Term Palaver – By Arnold A. Alalibo

By Arnold A. Alalibo | NNP | June 28, 2013 – Our beloved country of good people is about to convulse once again in a contrived controversy on the ongoing constitution amendment. The polity is beginning to feel warm. The crosscurrents of nonsense, intrigues, dishonesty and lies characterizing the amendment exercise are entertaining for some […]

Presidential dinner: Jonathan didn’t meet Amaechi for security reason–Presidency

The Presidency on Thursday defended the prevention of Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State from exchanging pleasantries with President Goodluck Jonathan by a security operative during dinner at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday. It said the incident was purely a security issue that should not be politicised,especially by opposition political parties. The governor, who […]

Jonathan directs Head of Service to purge service of corruption (Start with your own ministers)

Abuja – President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday directed the Head of Service of the Federation to provide immediate solutions to corruption and other unethical practices in the nation’s civil service. The President, who was represented by Vice President Namadi Sambo, gave the directive at this year’s Civil Service Week Dinner/Award night at the State House, […]

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