Tagged ‘Goodluck Jonathan’

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan declares a State of Emergency in Borno, Yobe & Adamawa States

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan declares a State of Emergency in Borno, Yobe & Adamawa States

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

In a nationwide address on Tuesday 14th May 2013 by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan…, oa State of Emergency was declared in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States in order to restore public order, public safety and security in affected states

President Goodluck Jonathan pays Condolence Visit to the Awolowo Family over the death of Oluwole Awolowo Publisher of Nigerian Tribune Newspaper

President Goodluck Jonathan pays Condolence Visit to the Awolowo Family over the death of Oluwole Awolowo Publisher of Nigerian Tribune Newspaper

Sunday, March 31st, 2013

President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the matriarch of the Awolowo family, Hanna Awolowo, in Ikenne, Ogun State. This was to commiserate with the family over the death of Oluwole Awolowo…, the Publisher of

Plan to Remove Oil Subsidy is “not on the table” | Presidency Reacts to Speculation on Subsidy Removal

Plan to Remove Oil Subsidy is “not on the table” | Presidency Reacts to Speculation on Subsidy Removal

Friday, March 29th, 2013

The Presidency has reacted to media speculation that there was a plan by the Federal Government to remove the petroleum subsidy.
The recent comment made by President Goodluck Jonathan… at the Economic Summit held in Lagos, where he said government

The Controversy over Bill Gates’ Visit to Nigeria & Alamieyeseigha’s Pardon

The Controversy over Bill Gates’ Visit to Nigeria & Alamieyeseigha’s Pardon

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

On Monday 18th March, there were some media reports that America’s richest man Bill Gates cancelled his scheduled March 27 official visit to Nigeria in response to the controversial pardon granted by President Goodluck Jonathan to two ex-convicts, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha…

Woman Scorned, Pardon Granted | Lessons from Vicki Pryce & Diepriye Alamieyeseigha

Woman Scorned, Pardon Granted | Lessons from Vicki Pryce & Diepriye Alamieyeseigha

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

Not So Sweet Revenge…
When relationships end, there’s always that one party who is left to wonder why life has dealt them such a serious blow. This tends to be followed by incessant self-questioning and doubt. On some days, they

U.S. Considers Visa Restrictions on Nigerian Government Officials & Withdrawal of Aid over Alamieyeseigha’s Pardon

U.S. Considers Visa Restrictions on Nigerian Government Officials & Withdrawal of Aid over Alamieyeseigha’s Pardon

Monday, March 18th, 2013

The United States of America might be considering Visa restrictions on Nigerian government officials  and a cut off in the aid being sent to Nigeria as a result of the presidential pardon granted a former governor of Bayelsa State accused…

The U.S. Government & Transparency International Condemn Presidential Pardon for Alamieyeseigha & Others

The U.S. Government & Transparency International Condemn Presidential Pardon for Alamieyeseigha & Others

Friday, March 15th, 2013

The United States Government has condemned the pardon granted some ex-convicts by the National Council of States headed by President Goodluck Jonathan.
On Tuesday, the former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreiye Alamieyeseigha, …the former head of the Bank of

President Goodluck Jonathan grants former Bayelsa Governor Diepreiye Alamieyeseigha & Others State Pardon

President Goodluck Jonathan grants former Bayelsa Governor Diepreiye Alamieyeseigha & Others State Pardon

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

The National Council of State headed by President Goodluck Jonathan has granted a state pardon to the former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreiye Alamieyeseigha.
While he was the state governor, Alamieyeseigha… embezzled the state funds, a crime which he

President Goodluck Jonathan Sacks Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority DG Harold Demuren

President Goodluck Jonathan Sacks Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority DG Harold Demuren

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the sack of the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Dr. Harold Demuren…. This takes effect from today 12th March 2013.
Details of his removal from office was contained in a statement

Nollywood & Mr. President! Goodluck Jonathan Pledges N3 Billion Grant to the Nigerian Movie Industry at Presidential Dinner to Celebrate Nollywood at 20

Nollywood & Mr. President! Goodluck Jonathan Pledges N3 Billion Grant to the Nigerian Movie Industry at Presidential Dinner to Celebrate Nollywood at 20

Monday, March 4th, 2013

On Saturday 2nd March at the State House in Marina, Lagos, President Goodluck Jonathan… hosted some Nollywood stars at a dinner to celebrate Nollywood at 20.
The dinner was organized to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first Nigerian movie