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General Politics, Ogun, Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency, State News, Top Stories
Thursday, December 27th, 2012
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s multi-billion naira hill-top mansion in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital was Thursday evening gutted by fire.The mysterious fire was reported to have started from the kitchen section of the mansion at about 5 pm which later spread to other sections within the premises. An eye witness disclosed that Ogun State Fire Service […]
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Articles, Emeka Oraetoka, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Jigawa, NNP Columnists, Presidency, State News
Thursday, December 27th, 2012
By Emeka Oraetoka | Abuja, Nigeria | Dec. 27, 2012 – The news of endorsement of the duo of Governor Sule Lamido and his counterpart in Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi by former President; Olusegun Obasanjo to run in 2015 for the post of President and Vice, under the umbrella of the ruling People’s Democratic Party […]
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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency
Wednesday, December 26th, 2012
President Goodluck Jonathan | credits: Opposition political parties, socio-political and civil rights groups on Wednesday berated President Goodluck Jonathan for justifying his slow style of leadership. They said in separate reactions that Jonathan’s comment had clearly shown that he was not prepared for governance. The President, at a Christmas service in Abuja had said that […]
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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency
Tuesday, December 25th, 2012
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said the apparent slowness of his administration in deciding on major national issues was to avoid costly mistakes. Jonathan, at a Christmas Service held at the Cathedral Church of The Advent, Life Camp, Gwarinpa, Abuja, said experience had shown him that when rushing to take decisions, serious mistakes could be […]
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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency
Monday, December 24th, 2012
A group of top politicians, who played key roles in the administration of the late President Umaru Yar’Adua has denied a media report which insinuated that they were plotting against the presumed ambition of President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015. A statement signed by a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Senator Adamu Aliero, clarified […]
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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency
Monday, December 24th, 2012
VICE-PRESIDENT Namadi Sambo, on Monday, dissociated himself from the controversy surrounding the proposed construction of a new residence for the vice-president, saying that it has nothing to do with him. He explained in a statement issued by his spokesman, Umar Sani, in Abuja that the authorities of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were merely implementing […]
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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency
Sunday, December 23rd, 2012
ANALYSIS The political feud between incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo has apparently deepened. Worst still is that President Jonathan’s strong supporter and kinsman, Alhaji Mojahid Dokubo- Asari may have also ditched him, saying the President may not go beyond 2015. Saturday Vanguard’s JOHN BULUS analyzes the situation and its consequences. Long before […]
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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency
Sunday, December 23rd, 2012
By Emman Ovuakporie Zakari Mohammed is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs. In this chat, Mohammed speaks on the activities of the 7th Assembly. He also gives an insight into the frosty relationship between Mr President and the Green Chamber. Excerpts: How do you assess the 7th Assembly in the […]
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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency
Wednesday, December 19th, 2012
he Presidency is worried by Nigeria Governors’ Forum’s insistence on playing a role in the investigation into Saturday’s helicopter crash which claimed the lives of Kaduna State Governor Patrick Yakowa and former National Security Adviser Andrew Azazi in Bayelsa State, investigations have revealed. The NGF, in a communique after its emergency meeting in Abuja […]
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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency
Saturday, December 15th, 2012
By Sam Eyoboka and Olayinka Latona TWO years after his presidential electioneering campaign took him to the Redemption Camp of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, President Goodluck Jonathan returned, Friday, to give thanks to the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and asked for more prayers to avert the numerous challenges facing his administration. Pastor […]
