Tag: Musa Yar’Adua
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12 years after demise, Jonathan pays tribute to Musa Yar’Adua
Twelve years after the demise of former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the late ex-president as a patriot, a selfless leader and a peacemaker who governed with sincerity and passion for the people.
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Goodluck Jonathan recalls speech on Yar’Adua’s death
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has recalled an address he made during a nationwide broadcast when he took over office after the death of former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday recalled the address in which he said Yar’Adua’s contribution to political development and good governance would never be forgotten. Read address below: Exactly…
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Umaru Musa Yar’adua: Tribute to a Nigerian leader – Dr. Cairo Ojougboh
By Dr. Cairo Ojougboh The 4th of May 2010 was a sad day for every Nigerian; I mean patriotic citizens of this country because it was a day that Nigeria lost one of its best. Late Umaru Yar’adua was one of the best; indeed, very best that happened to the country since its return to…
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Despite expected release tomorrow, Ibori not coming home
Former Delta state Governor, James Onanefe Ibori, who has completed his jail term in London and is due to be released tomorrow has dispelled rumours that he is returning to Nigeria immediately. Chief Ibori, in a statement signed by his Media Assistant, Tony Eluemunor, called on his well-wishers to disregard the rumours. A section of…
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Presidency, politicians jostle for Ibori’s support ahead release
By Tamunoebi Youdouwei Citing renewed violence in the Niger Delta and the former governor’s wide support base in the region, top presidency officials are waiting to bait Chief James Ibori to lead a project to pacify the region and build goodwill in the region. Ordinarily Chief James Ibori, who is likely to be released from…