Tag: Jonathan
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Jonathan receives Obasanjo at his residence in Bayelsa
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has visited former President Goodluck Jonathan at his home in Bayelsa State. Jonathan and his wife, Patience, welcomed the elder statesman who was in their home for a private dinner. Earlier before the visit, Obasanjo inaugurated a government specialist hospital in the state and unveiled the Bayelsa Heliport which was renamed…
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Pastor Bakare commends Buhari for embracing restructuring
Latter Rain Assembly Pastor and the convener of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG), Pastor Tunde Bakare, has revealed that the future of Nigeria lies in restructuring and reformation of the civil service. Bakare stressed that President Muhammadu Buhari has embraced the need for restructuring, noting that Nigerians should commend both the former President, Dr. Goodluck…
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Dickson earmarks N1bn for road repairs in Jonathan’s local council
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has reportedly earmarked N1bn for the repairs of internal roads and other projects in former President Goodluck Jonathan’s council, Ogbia Local Government Area. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youths, Mr. Osaanya B. Osaanya, revealed this during a mega solidarity rally in support of the governor. Ogbia…
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EFCC arraigns Jonathan’s former minister over N450m ‘fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned a former Minister of Water Resources, Sarah Ochekpe, a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Plateau State, Raymond Dabo before the Federal High Court in Jos for alleged embezzlement of N450 million. The anti-graft also arraigned one Lyons Sunday Jatau. The accused were…
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Like Jonathan, PDP; relinquish power if you lose in 2019, Ekweremadu tells Buhari, APC
As the 2019 election year draws close, Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to accept in good faith the outcome of the general elections should he lose. Mr. Ekweremadu charged the president to emulate his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, who not only ensured free and…
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$1.3bn NNPC cash: Diezani breaks silence, says ‘I acted on Jonathan’s instructions’
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke on Thursday said she acted on the instructions of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in directing the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to release $1.3billion to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). She said it was not within the power or discretion of any minister to question…
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EFCC arraigns Jonathan’s former minister, two others for allegedly laundering N450m
A former Minister of Water Resources under the Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, Sarah Ochekpe, and two others on Monday appeared before a Jos Federal High Court over alleged money laundering involving N450 million. Mrs. Ochekpe, who was arraigned by the EFCC, appeared along with Raymond Dabo, former PDP Chairman in Plateau, and Leo-Sunday Jatau, an evangelist…
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I went into coma when Jonathan called to concede defeat in 2015 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday night said he went temporarily into coma when former President Goodluck Jonathan called to congratulate him on his victory in the 2015 presidential election. The President stated this when he hosted All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders to a dinner at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He also recounted his experiences in…
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Jonathan set standard for Nigeria’s future elections by conceding defeat in 2015 – Buhari
…says FG won’t accept actions that will undermine 2019 polls President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said former President Goodluck Jonathan’s voluntary acceptance of the outcome of the 2015 presidential elections has set the standard for future elections in the country. The President also warned that the federal government under his leadership would not condone any…