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Power show: Jonathan locks Oshiomhole out of Benin

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Monday, February 28th, 2011

In an apparent display of presidential powers, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday locked out the Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, some of his aides as well as other commercial passengers from Benin City, where ironically Oshiomhole is chief executive. The President’s security apparatus, The Sun learnt, simply shut down the Benin airspace over what it […]

I’m open to talks with Jonathan, others – IBB

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency, Top Stories Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

FORMER Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, said, yesterday, that he was yet to seal a deal to support President Goodluck Jonathan in the forthcoming presidential election, affirming that he was still open to supporting the President or any of his major rivals. The former Head of State who was an aspirant on the platform of […]

Babangida: Jonathan Must Go by 2015

Posted by admin General Politics, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, Tuesday opened what may become a subject of legal fireworks, declaring that President Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally barred from seeking another term in office by 2015 if he wins the forthcoming presidential election. In a statement denying reports that he had struck a deal with Jonathan ahead of the […]

Mayhem as Jonathan Visits Kwara

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Kwara, Presidency, State News Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Governor Bukola Saraki of Kwara State A semblance of hell broke loose Tuesday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital as members of rival political parties violently attacked each other, destroying campaign bill boards and inflicted heavy bodily harm on rival party members on a day President Goodluck Jonathan storm the capital for his presidential campaign. […]

Don’t manipulate votes in my favour, says Jonathan

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Thursday, February 17th, 2011

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan took his message of hope, push for credible elections, and peaceful co-existence among the various ethnic and religious groups to Plateau and Benue states. In Jos, the Plateau State capital, the President said as a firm believer of the new perspective of politics, which places premium on the well- being of the […]

Jonathan, Sambo arrive in Jos

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

AHEAD of his presidential campaign in Jos, the Plateau State capital today, President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday at about 6:30 p.m. arrived the Yakubu Gowon Airport, while his deputy, Nnamdi Sambo arrived the city later. They were welcomed at the airport by Governor Jonah Jang and top government officials. Also, commercial activities in Jos were partially paralysed yesterday […]

Yobe: Jonathan Campaign Office Torched

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency, Raw Politics, State News, Yobe Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Yobe State office of Goodluck/Sambo Presidential Campaign was on Monday attacked and torched by some political thugs believed to be loyal to a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. The thugs numbering about 20 armed with cutlasses and knives were said to have come with containers of fuel to the campaign […]

Rascals in govt: Jonathan a drunk fisherman -Tinubu

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency, South-West, Top Stories Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has totally denied reports making the rounds that he and the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN’s) presidential flag bearer, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu were on collision course. He said the reports were from cunningly creative writers who, not only wanted to hatch a conflict between them, but preferred […]

Jonathan orders admission of women into military as combatants

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency, Top Stories Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan yesterday made history when he ordered that henceforth, females interested in becoming combatant officers for the Nigerian armed forces should be admitted into the Nigeria Defence Academy. Minister of Defence, Adetokumbo Kayode who made the disclosure at a media briefing in Abuja, said, though the issue had been under consideration by […]

Campaign tragedy: Jonathan shelves rallies

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency, Top Stories Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Amid commiserations over the tragedy that occurred at his campaign rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, President Goodluck Jonathan has put planned campaign rallies in some states on hold. Special Adviser to Jonathan on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ima Niboro, on Sunday, announced the postponement of the presidential campaign, citing the need to show respect […]