Goodluck Jonathan net worth and biography. The former Nigerian president and Governor of Bayelsa State spent more than 15 years taking on one position to another in Nigeria government. He became the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa from 29 May 1999 to December 2005, Governor of Bayelsa from 9 December 2005 – 29 May 2007, Vice President of Nigeria from 29 May 2007 – 5 May 2010 and … [Read more...] about Goodluck Jonathan Net Worth And Biography
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APC Insists Jonathan Administration Not Cooperating With Its Transition Committee
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has insisted, for the umpteenth time, that the Jonathan Administration is not cooperating with the party's Transition Committee, while describing PDP's spokesman Olisah Metuh as a man with an incurable disdain for the truth. ''We say, with all sense of responsibility, that as of today, May 14th 2015, just about two weeks to the May 29th … [Read more...] about APC Insists Jonathan Administration Not Cooperating With Its Transition Committee
Only The Guilty Needs To Be Afraid APC Tells Jonathan
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the incoming Buhari Administration will not persecute anyone, contrary to statements credited to President Goodluck Jonathan. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said, however, that those who have played poker with the nation’s destiny must be willing and eager … [Read more...] about Only The Guilty Needs To Be Afraid APC Tells Jonathan
Jonathan Says His Ministers And Aids Should Be Prosecuted
In what sounds like the acceptance of wrong doing, President Goodluck Ebere Jonathan has said that the ministers and aids who served under him will be prosecuted as soon as they leave the office. This was report on Premium Time today, Read the details. Less than three weeks before he leaves office, President Goodluck Jonathan has said he expects his ministers and aides to be … [Read more...] about Jonathan Says His Ministers And Aids Should Be Prosecuted
President Jonathan Appoints New Executive Secretaries For PEF & NCDMB
President Jonathan has approved the appointment of Mrs. Asabe Asmau Ahmed (left) as Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Equalization Fund (PEF). Mrs. Ahmed, who is currently the Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, takes over from Mrs. Sharon Adefunke Kasali (right) who has been Executive Secretary of PEF since 2007. The new PEF Executive Secretary hails … [Read more...] about President Jonathan Appoints New Executive Secretaries For PEF & NCDMB
Goodluck Jonathan Declares: PDP Will Bounce Back In 2019
Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan declared Thursday in Abuja that if members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) remain committed to the vision of its founding fathers and work very hard, the party will return to power at the Federal level in 2019. Speaking after receiving the report of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organization at the Presidential Villa, … [Read more...] about Goodluck Jonathan Declares: PDP Will Bounce Back In 2019
I Will Handover A Nigeria Completely Free Of Terrorist Strongholds – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan pledged Thursday in Abuja that he will do all within his powers to ensure that all Nigerian territory still held by terrorists and insurgents are totally liberated before May 29, 2015. Receiving a delegation of Heads of Customs from the West and Central African Region of the World Customs Organisation led by the Secretary-General of the organisation, … [Read more...] about I Will Handover A Nigeria Completely Free Of Terrorist Strongholds – Jonathan
President Jonathan sacks MD of Nigerian Ports Authority
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Ado Bayero as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The new Managing Director is the eldest son of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero. A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, in Abuja in Wednesday, said … [Read more...] about President Jonathan sacks MD of Nigerian Ports Authority
Jonathan sacks NHIS CEO, appoints Peter Obi as SEC chairman
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has relieved the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Femi Thomas of his appointment with immediate effect. In a statement by Reuben Abati, Presidential spokesman and media adviser, Jonathan has also approved the appointment of Mr. Olufemi A. Akingbade as acting Executive … [Read more...] about Jonathan sacks NHIS CEO, appoints Peter Obi as SEC chairman
President Jonathan orders release of forensic audit report of the NNPC accounts
We have noted with concern, the allegation by the spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Lai Mohammed that officials of the Federal Government are engaged in “last minute looting of the nation’s resources, rushed privatization of key institutions and hurried recruitment into the public service”. We also consider as most unfortunate and uncharitable, the … [Read more...] about President Jonathan orders release of forensic audit report of the NNPC accounts
APC warns GEJ’s administration against last minute looting of the Nation’s treasury
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has decried the reported allegations of last-minute looting of the nation’s resources, hurried recruitment into the public service and rushed privatization of key financial institutions by the Jonathan Administration, warning that such egregious actions will have serious repercussions. In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by its National … [Read more...] about APC warns GEJ’s administration against last minute looting of the Nation’s treasury
President Jonathan mourns Oronto Douglas
President Goodluck Jonathan is deeply saddened by the death this morning, of his Special Adviser on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Mr. Oronto Douglas. President Jonathan extends his heartfelt condolences to the Douglas family and the government and people of Bayelsa State on the death of one of their most distinguished sons who served his country, state and the Niger … [Read more...] about President Jonathan mourns Oronto Douglas
Presidential aide, Oronto Douglas dies of cancer
President Jonathan trusted aides Oronto Douglas, has died. Mr Douglas died early this morning at the State House Clinic. The lawyer and environmentalist had been suffering from cancer related disease, for many years but he continued to work hard to ensure that the president was reelected which was fruitless. Oronto Douglas is survived by his wife and children. May his soul … [Read more...] about Presidential aide, Oronto Douglas dies of cancer
“Civil war would have been avoided if Ojukwu had Acted like Jonathan” – Danjuma
Former Minister of Defense, General Theophilus Danjuma, on Wednesday, said that if former Biafran warlord, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu had behaved like President Jonathan by conceding defeat, the civil war would have been avoided. Speaking shortly after a closed door meeting with President Jonathan, General Danjuma said the president has set a record in the history of the country by … [Read more...] about “Civil war would have been avoided if Ojukwu had Acted like Jonathan” – Danjuma
President Jonathan praised David Mark as he turns a year older
President Jonathan has praised Senator David Mark’s remarkable contributions to national development over many years. In a congratulatory letter to Senator Mark on the occasion of his 67th birthday anniversary, President Jonathan extolled the Senate President’s outstanding accomplishments in the service of his country. “On the auspicious occasion of your 67thbirthday … [Read more...] about President Jonathan praised David Mark as he turns a year older
President Jonathan condemns Al-shabab killings in Kenya
President Goodluck Jonathan extends heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kenya and to the families of those who died today in the gruesome terrorist attack on the Garissa University College in Kenya. President Jonathan utterly condemns the deliberate targeting of innocent persons, schools and other soft targets by terrorists as such atrocious, despicable and … [Read more...] about President Jonathan condemns Al-shabab killings in Kenya
World Leaders Laud President Goodluck Jonathan
The European Union Election Observation Mission has described as unprecedented, President Goodluck Jonathan's congratulatory phone call to opponent and his conceding of defeat in Saturday's Presidential Election. They also described President Jonathan’s statesmanship as worthy of emulation by not only African leaders, but leaders across the World. The EU Chief Observer, Mr. … [Read more...] about World Leaders Laud President Goodluck Jonathan
Five Reasons Why President Goodluck Jonathan Lost – BBC
Nigerians are so used to the idea that an incumbent should win presidential elections that President Goodluck Jonathan’s failure to beat Gen Muhammadu Buhari needs some explaining. Here are five reasons why the opposition won: 1: Harder to rig Past elections have been marred by serious irregularities and suspicions of rigging. In 2007 observers said the presidential poll was … [Read more...] about Five Reasons Why President Goodluck Jonathan Lost – BBC
Obama praises President Jonathan for conceding defeat
US President Barack Obama praised Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday for conceding defeat in an election that he said showed “Nigeria’s commitment to democratic principles.” “President Jonathan has placed his country’s interests first by conceding the election and congratulating president-elect (Muhammadu) Buhari on his victory,” Obama said in a White … [Read more...] about Obama praises President Jonathan for conceding defeat
President Jonathan official statement on 2015 presidential election
Fellow Nigerians, I thank you all for turning out en-masse for the March 28 General Elections. I promised the country free and fair elections. I have kept my word. I have also expanded the space for Nigerians to participate in the democratic process. That is one legacy I will like to see endure. Although some people have expressed mixed feelings about the results announced by … [Read more...] about President Jonathan official statement on 2015 presidential election
Jonathan, Buhari display of maturity commendable – Kofi Annan
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Kofi Annan has expressed satisfaction with the display of political maturity by the two outstanding Presidential candidates: President Goodluck Jonathan and General Muhammad Buhari in tomorrow’s election in the country. In a statement issued ahead of the election, the former UN Chief Scribe said Nigeria is headed towards … [Read more...] about Jonathan, Buhari display of maturity commendable – Kofi Annan
President Jonathan National Broadcast On 2015 General Elections
Dear Compatriots, 1. As we prepare to go to the polls tomorrow, I have come before you this morning to express my immense appreciation for the opportunity you gave me to lead this great nation of ours in the past four years. 2. I also wish to place on record, once again, my sincere gratitude for the support you have given my administration without which the significant … [Read more...] about President Jonathan National Broadcast On 2015 General Elections
ELECTIONS 2015: President Jonathan meets Int’l Observers
President Goodluck Jonathan has met with five groups of International Observers on the forthcoming elections. The President reassured the International Community of Nigeria’s Commitment towards credible elections and that the election will hold as scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The leaders of one the groups, African Union Observer Mission, … [Read more...] about ELECTIONS 2015: President Jonathan meets Int’l Observers
Jonathan Has Approved My Assassination March 28 -Amaechi
Rivers State Governor, Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, is claiming that President Goodluck Jonathan want to assassinate him on March 28, the day of election. Thisdaylive reports Amaechi, who had rushed down to Lagos following an alleged tip-off by concerned security agents, said the reality of the assassination came this time for the second term because it was meant to have been … [Read more...] about Jonathan Has Approved My Assassination March 28 -Amaechi
Jonathan, Buhari sign another peace accord
The two top contenders in the forthcoming March 28 Presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Gen. Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have signed another peace accord in Abuja. The two candidates met and signed another agreement, following the peace pact they both signed alongside other presidential … [Read more...] about Jonathan, Buhari sign another peace accord
Gwoza to be liberated in 48 hours – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has given assurance that the North-eastern town of Gwoza in Borno state, the last town under the Boko Haram terrorists, would be liberated by Friday. According to the President, the effort would pave the way for a successful conduct of the forthcoming general elections in the state and across the federation. President Jonathan, gave the assurance … [Read more...] about Gwoza to be liberated in 48 hours – Jonathan
President Jonathan condoles Late Gen. Bakut’s family
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan commiserates with the family of the former military governor of Benue State, Gen. Ishaya Bakut on his passing away. President Jonathan also extends heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Gen. Bakut’s home state, Kaduna. The President joins them in mourning the late General who served the nation admirably in various capacities … [Read more...] about President Jonathan condoles Late Gen. Bakut’s family
Lee Kuan Yew’s example will eternally inspire positive development – President Jonathan
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan commiserates with the government of Singapore on the passing away of the founding father and former Prime Minister of the country, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. President Jonathan assures Prime Minister Lee Hsein Loong and the people of Singapore that Nigeria stands in full solidarity with them as they mourn his legendary father who transformed Singapore … [Read more...] about Lee Kuan Yew’s example will eternally inspire positive development – President Jonathan
President Jonathan commissions Alaoji power plant
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday commissioned the 504 Mega Watts Alaoji Power Plant in Umuobasi-Ukwu, Abia State. The plant is one of the ten by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company. President Jonathan said he would continue to work hard to move the country forward. The project would have been abandoned based on an unfavourable report when he was still the … [Read more...] about President Jonathan commissions Alaoji power plant
President Jonathan congratulates flying eagles on seventh AYC title
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan congratulates the Flying Eagles of Nigeria on their victory over Senegal yesterday in the finals of the 2015 African Youth Soccer Championship. President Jonathan joins other soccer-loving Nigerians in applauding the Flying Eagles’ glorious triumph over their Senegalese opponents who, as tournament hosts, played in the finals with the … [Read more...] about President Jonathan congratulates flying eagles on seventh AYC title
President Goodluck Jonathan vows to maintain election dates
The President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has reiterated his promise to maintain the dates, March 28 and April 11, 2015 for Nigeria's General Election. He made the promise during a widely televised Presidential debate in Abuja. The debate which was in two sessions featured 12 out of the 13 candidates running for the office of the President in the forthcoming … [Read more...] about President Goodluck Jonathan vows to maintain election dates
President Jonathan congratulates Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, on his election victory
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan congratulates Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on his victory in Tuesday’s general elections in Israel. President Jonathan looks forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister Netanyahu to further strengthen the existing cordial and mutually-beneficial relations between Nigeria and Israel. The President and the Federal Government will … [Read more...] about President Jonathan congratulates Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, on his election victory
Mr. President please leave entertainers alone -Etcetera
Once again, Nollywood and President Jonathan are disconnected from the priorities of Nigerians. Millions are hungry and the country is headed off a cliff and what we get is the President having weekly dinner with celebs at Eko Hotel. Mr. President should know that all entertainers in the country won’t amount to a spoon of water in the bucket of our population. I agree that our … [Read more...] about Mr. President please leave entertainers alone -Etcetera
Polls: Yoruba leaders reject Jonathan’s endorsement March 20, 2015
Yoruba leaders have rejected the purported endorsement of President Goodluck Jonathan for second term by some leaders of Afenifere, the Southwest’s socio-political organisation. The leaders, who converged on the Parliament Building, Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan, yesterday to present the common aspirations of the Yoruba nation for the future, also condemned Monday’s violence … [Read more...] about Polls: Yoruba leaders reject Jonathan’s endorsement March 20, 2015
PDP Commends Jonathan, FEC Over Confab Report Approval
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended President Goodluck Jonathan and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for Wednesday’s approval of the final report of the 2014 National Conference. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Thursday said “the development shows that the President and the PDP government are sensitive to the yearnings and … [Read more...] about PDP Commends Jonathan, FEC Over Confab Report Approval
Senegalese President visits Jonathan
Senegal has expressed its support towards Nigeria’s efforts to fight terrorism. This was the highpoint of bilateral talks between President Macky Sall of Senegal and President Goodluck Jonathan at the Aso Rock Villa. At the end of their bilateral discussions which was on issues of common cooperation and regional integration, President Sall briefed Correspondents. Radio … [Read more...] about Senegalese President visits Jonathan
APC to drag Jonathan to ICC
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organization (APCPCO) has announced that it will send a petition against President Goodluck Jonathan to the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague. The APCPCO said in a statement on Wednesday and signed by Mallam Garba Shehu, Director of Media and Publicity that the petition follows the massive terror unleashed on … [Read more...] about APC to drag Jonathan to ICC
PDP Commends Jonathan On Electricity Tariff Reduction
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for the 50 percent reduction in electricity tariff in the country. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Wednesday said the reduction, which came two months after the cut in the pump price of petrol shows the President “as a listening and compassionate leader who has the … [Read more...] about PDP Commends Jonathan On Electricity Tariff Reduction
President Jonathan inaugurate Obanikoro and 7 others as ministers
President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday inaugurated the eight new ministers recently confirmed by the Senate before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting. The President thereafter assigned portfolios to them as follows: Senator Patricia Akwashiki (Information); Prof. Nicholas Ada (State, Foreign Affairs I); Senator Musiliu Obanikoro (State, Foreign … [Read more...] about President Jonathan inaugurate Obanikoro and 7 others as ministers
President Jonathan takes a swipe at critics of Nigeria military
President Goodluck Jonathan has taken a swipe at critics of the nation's Armed Forces, describing any attempt to rubbish their efforts in the ongoing battle against terrorists as reckless. The President argued that Nigerian soldiers and officers must be appreciated by all and must be insulated from politics. President Jonathan spoke while receiving a cheque of N1m from Mr. … [Read more...] about President Jonathan takes a swipe at critics of Nigeria military