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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 […]

Buhari Dines With Pastor Adeboye

Posted by admin Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

The Presidential Candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) Gen. Muhammadu Buhari said last night that his party will take over Aso rock come May 29. Buhari who stated this at a special dinner with Pastor E A Adeboye at the International Conference Centre (ICC) organized by Christ the Redeemer’s Friends Universal (CRFU) adds […]

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 […]

I didn’t accuse anybody of supplying girls to Obasanjo – Fani-Kayode

Posted by admin Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency Monday, February 7th, 2011

A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, on Monday raised the alarm over plans by mischief makers to pitch him against ex-president, Olusegun Obasanjo. He was reacting to comments allegedly posted on his facebook account, which made reference to Obasanjo, late President Umaru Yar’adua, Dr. Andy Uba, and Alhaji Ibrahim Turaki and published […]

(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. […]

Daniel declares war on Obj

Posted by admin Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency, Raw Politics Sunday, February 6th, 2011

Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel yesterday declared war on former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the intractable crisis rocking the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta had last Friday reserved ruling on an ex parte motion order brought before it by Governor Daniel and others indefinitely […]

Yar’Adua, Aondoakaa pressured UK to drop charges against Ibori – WikiLeaks

Posted by admin Presidency, Top Stories, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua (2007-10) Saturday, February 5th, 2011

The Yar’Adua Administration, with its Justice Minister, Michael Aondoakaa leading the charge, refused to cooperate with Britain on a prisoner transfer agreement unless the United Kingdom dropped corruption charges against former Delta State governor, James Ibori, documents released by WikiLeaks stated on Friday. Britain, keen to secure an agreement allowing the transfer of more than […]