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PDP Presidential Campaign …Jonathan Storms PH, ’Morrow

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Friday, February 11th, 2011

The people of the South-South would roll out their political drums to welcome their son, President Goodluck Jonathan as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) moves its presidential campaign train to the zone in the oil city of Port Harcourt tomorrow. As at yesterday, the Liberation Stadium, at Elekahia, the venue of the event was wearing […]

Jonathan approves N31b for 9 power projects

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Friday, February 11th, 2011

Minister of Finance, Mr. Olusegun Aganga, yesterday said that about N31 billion has been approved for the execution of nine power projects across the country, some of which have been completed. Speaking at the 27th meeting of the convergence Council of Ministers and Governors of Central Banks of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ), in […]

2011: APGA adopts Jonathan as presidential candidate

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Thursday, February 10th, 2011

The Goodluck/Sambo Presidential ticket yesterday got one of its greatest boosts when the reinvigorated All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) at its national convention yesterday in Awka, Anambra State adopted President Goodluck Jonathan as its official presidential candidate for 2011 presidential election. Also yesterday, APGA renewed the tenure of its National Working Committee, led by Chief […]

Jonathan seeks confirmation of 25 ambassadors, NDIC MD

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

President Goodluck Jonathan has forwarded the name of Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim to the Senate for confirmation as managing director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation. Jonathan also sent a list of 25 career ambassadors for the Senate’s confirmation. He also nominated Mr. Aghatise Erediauwa as Executive Director (Operations) in the NDIC. President of the […]

(Big Surprise) Jonathan, Buhari, Shekarau, make presidential list – Ribadu’s name missing

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Monday, February 7th, 2011

President Goodluck Jonahan, General Mohammadu Buhari and Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau among other presidential candidates as well as their running mates had their names and particulars displayed by the INEC yesterday. As at press time, names of Nuhu Ribadu, presidential candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria and his running mate were missing, but the Director […]

12 govs meet in Yola over Jonathan – Jonathan Flags off Campaign in Ibadan

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Sunday, February 6th, 2011

TWELVE state governors drawn from the South-South, South-East, North-Central and the North-East, on Sunday rose from a crucial meeting in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, as part of the ongoing consultations and dialogue bordering on major political, economic and social issues critical to the election of President Goodluck Jonathan in the forthcoming April presidential polls. […]

(Picture) Jonathan in Turkey – “I’ll not disappoint Nigerians”

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency, Top Stories Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

IF given the mandate to lead Nigeria in the next four years, President Goodluck Jonathan has promised not to let Nigerians down. The president vowed that he was prepared to stake his reputation to ensure a drastic change in the conduct of government’s business in Nigeria within a short time, starting with the conduct of […]

Jonathan kicks off election campaign in Ibadan Tuesday

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

IBADAN, Oyo State capital, will again reaffirm its important place in the history of the country, as President Goodluck Jonathan is set to visit the city on Tuesday to kick off his nationwide presidential campaign ahead of the April 2011 election. President Jonathan, Nigerian Tribune gathered, is billed to officially start his campaign for president […]

Jonathan asked to overrule AGF

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to rescind the recent decision by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke (SAN), to withdraw the case file of the Minister of State for Health, Sulaiman Bello, accused by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission of N11.2m fraud. In […]

I‘ll not contest 2015 election – Jonathan

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Monday, January 31st, 2011

President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, said he has no ambition to stay in office beyond 2015, assuring Nigerians in Diaspora that while he will not contest the 2015 election, he will ensure that this year’s election is free and fair. The President promised that if voted in for the next four years, he would ensure significant […]