Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has distanced himself from the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, citing the example of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who lost his re-election bid despite securing the endorsement of 22 PDP governors in 2015. Ndume, a high-ranking APC member,...
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said achieving peace in society goes beyond carrying rifles and guns, insisting that justice and equity must prevail. Jonathan made this known on Saturday in Abuja, where he was the guest of honour at the President’s Night organised by the Rotary Club of Asokoro....
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday led a host of dignitaries to Kiagbodo Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta to pay their final respects to the late elder statesman, Pa. Edwin Clark. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Clark, a renowned nationalist and leader of the...
Former First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan and Mrs Folashade Tinubu -Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday received outstanding women icon awards. They received the awards at the 2025 Yellow Ball held in Abuja. Also honoured were the Minister of women affairs, Hajia Imaan Suleiman -Ibrahim, wife of...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – A Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Thursday that the broadcasts made by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu led to the killing of a former Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to ex-President Gooluck Jonathan, Ahmed Gulak and...
President of the Nigeria Rescue Mission Organisation and former President of Buhari Youth Organisation (BYO), Dr Jibril Mustapha, on Sunday urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest 2027 presidential election. Mustapha, who made this call in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, said Jonathan should heed the call to...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has pledged to continue to devote his life to the promotion of peace and service to humanity in the country and across the globe. Jonathan stated this on Sunday in Abuja at a reception organised by the “Friends of Dr Goodluck Jonathan” on his receiving...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Christians and other Nigerians, to leverage the lessons of Christ’s resurrection and imbibe the message of hope and victory over the nation’s current challenges. Jonathan stated this in his Easter message, by his Special Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, on Friday in Abuja. Jonathan encouraged...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been nominated as the winner of the 2025 Founders Sunhak Peace Award. Special Adviser to the former president, Mr Ikechukwu Eze, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Eze said that the award would be presented to the former president by Sunhak...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Saturday, shied away from commenting on the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers and the suspension of the governor, his deputy and members of the state House of Assembly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Bola Tinubu had,...
Deputy Inspector General of Police, Moses Jitoboh, former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, was laid to rest in his hometown, Trofani, Sagbama, Bayelsa, on Saturday. Notable figures at the funeral included Jonathan, Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri, his predecessor, Seriake Dickson, and Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun. In his...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Former President Goodluck Jonathan has mourned the passing of his former aide, Dr Doyin Okupe. He described Okupe as a courageous and dedicated public servant. Jonathan, in a statement on Friday by his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze, said the late politician contributed to the growth...
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday paid condolence visits to the family of late Afenifere Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo. During Jonathan’s visit, he explained why his administration did not implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference. Jonathan said that the political situation in Nigeria...
Bayelsa State Government on Wednesday honoured former President Goodluck Jonathan, former governor Seriake Dickson and other prominent donours to the Bayelsa Educational Development Trust Fund (EDTF) as Honorary Ambassadors of Education. Also honoured were Sen. Emmanuel Paulker, who represented Bayelsa Central for three terms, Chief Ndutimi Alaibe, former Managing...
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – DIG Moses Jitoboh, (rtd), the former aide-de-camp (ADC) to former President Goodluck Jonathan, is dead. The Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Adebola Hamzat, in charge of Zone 16, Police Headquarters, Yenagoa comprising Rivers and Bayelsa States Command confirmed this in a statement on...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for support for the victims of the tragic stampedes that occurred during palliative distributions in Ibadan, Abuja, and Okija. In his Christmas message issued on Monday in Abuja, Jonathan also urged authorities to implement measures to prevent such incidents in the future. Jonathan...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, not to be disturbed by the political crisis rocking the state. Jonathan spoke at an event in the Nihi Community in the Etche Local Government Area of the State on Sunday. He explained that Fubara would eventually emerge...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, at a service of songs in Abuja. Jonathan recounted how Iwuanyanwu took him under his wing, even before he became Bayelsa Deputy Governor, and mentored him throughout his presidency....
Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan and Kwara Governor’s Wife, Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq are among Africans to be honoured at the 2024 Afro Award in Los Angeles, California, United States of America. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Taiwo Oduala, Founder and Executive Producer of the Afro...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has mourned the sudden death of the music legend, Ms Onyeka Onwenu, describing her as a true Nigerian icon who promoted good values. Jonathan, in a condolence message by his Media Adviser, Mr Ikechukwu Eze, said that the country had...