Women You Should Know: Omobola Johnson
Omobola Olubusola Johnson was born on the 28th of June 1963. She is a Nigerian technocrat and the Honorary Chairperson of the global Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI). She is also a former and first Minister of Communication Technology in the cabinet of President Goodluck Jonathan. Read more about Women you should know Education She […]
Goodluck Jonathan Calls on Buhari to Implement the 2014 National Conference Report
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revived the long-dead call for the implementation of the National Conference report which took place between the months of March and August 2014. While speaking at the public presentation of a book in honour of Senator Femi Okurounmu, he stressed that implementing the report would go a long way in […]
ThrowBack Thursday: When #OccupyNaija Revived the National Spirit
Following the declaration announcing the removal of fuel subsidy on January 1st 2012, Nigerians took to the streets as immediately as January 2nd protesting the sudden fuel price hike which they deemed unreasonable. The people could not fathom how corruption and the expenses of government officials will be so high while the citizens continue to […]
ThrowBack Thursday: And Odi Town Got Massacred
After peaceful entreaties fail, desperate measures by the authorities such as a wipe-out in the scale of the Odi massacre gets employed. Nothing is as brazen as a president ordering the wipeout of a town in this era, especially when they are citizens of a country he governs. The chain of command sanctioning the massacre […]
Nigerians Are Tired: What is the Next Step?
It is usually darkest before the dawn. Nigerians are tired, tired of everything bad; bad leadership, bad infrastructure, bad schools, bad roads, bad hospitals, bad leaders, bad power supply. And they have every reason to be tired and feel frustrated. However, they are about to do something rash, because of their feelings. They are about […]
President Goodluck Jonathan, Orji Kalu Mourn Late Dimgba Igwe
The recent death of veteran Nigerian journalist, Dimgba Igwe, has been described as a dark day for Nigerian journalism. Mr. Igwe died yesterday morning at the Lagos State University Hospital, LASUTH, of injuries suffered from a hit-and-run driver while he was jogging in his Okota Lagos neighbourhood. President Goodluck Jonathan, in a statement signed by […]
President Goodluck Jonathan Appoints Dr. Joseph Thlama Dawha as GMD of NNPC
Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan, has appointed Dr. Joseph Thlama Dawha as the new Group Managing Director, NNPC, replacing Andrew Yakubu, who was sacked last night. The new Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Dr. Dawha hails from Borno State. He has served previously as the Group Executive Director, Exploration and Production, NNPC and Managing Director […]
President Jonathan Presents N322.600 Billion NDDC Budget to Senate
Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan, submitted N322.600 billion for the 2014 budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to the National Assembly. The budget which was submitted this morning was read by the Senate President, David Mark. Mr. Jonathan said the submission was in line with provisions of the NDDC Act. âI wish to […]
Read Full Text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Live TV Address
President Goodluck Jonathan addressed Nigerians on national TV late on Wednesday night, February 26th 2014. The address centered on Nigeriaâs Centenary celebration. The President also spoke a little about the current security situation in North East Nigeria. Read the full text below. National Broadcast by His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, on the Occasion of […]
President Jonathan In Ethiopia for AU Summit
President Goodluck Jonathan will attend an extraordinary African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from October 11th â 12th. He will leave Nigeria today and return on tomorrow. According to PANA Press, âThe summit will consider the Progress Report on the Implementation of the Assemblyâs Decision of May 2013 on International Jurisdiction, Justice and the […]
President Jonathan embarks on state trip to Kenya
President Goodluck Jonathan is on a three-day state visit to Kenya, at the invitation of President Uhuru Kenyatta. This visit is expected to boost diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Kenya and expansion of cooperation in areas of trade, economic development, agriculture and tourism, according to a statement by the Presidency. President Jonathan is accompanied by […]
President Jonathan In China
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held talks with visiting Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on strengthening bilateral partnership and China-Africa relations. Xi applauded the good development of China-Nigeria ties in recent years and stressed that China is ready to further enhance mutually beneficial cooperation so as to better benefit the two peoples. The two countries should […]
Nigeria To Get $3 Billion Loan from China Next Week
President Goodluck Jonathan will travel to China next week to sign a loan agreement with the Chinese Government for $3 billion. The loan is part of the $7.9 billion external borrowing plan approved by the legislature last year. The Nigerian Government wants to use the loan to build infrastructure which will boost economic growth. The loan […]
South African President, Jacob Zuma Visits Nigeria, Promises Cooperation
South African President, Jacob Zuma, one of the leaders of the emerging economic blocs consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, visited Nigeria yesterday. He met with President Jonathan and they discussed issues ranging from trade to cooperation on matters regarding the continent. His one-day visit was widely seen as a move to […]
Goodluck, Blair, Don Moen to attend House on The Rock cathedral opening
“The God of Heaven, He will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build âĤ” (Nehemiah 2:20) Â To crown the efforts of all involved, House on The Rock would be having an opening and dedication ceremony for its new headquarters, The Rock Cathedral, and they will be doing it big. Â The new […]
For Abuja Bombings, Henry Okah Gets 24-Year Jail Term in South Africa
Nigerian, Henry Okah, has been convicted in South Africa, after prosecutors presented that he masterminded the October 1, 2010 bombings in Abuja –which left 12 people dead and 36 injured. He was found guilty of 13-terrorism related charges. “Effectively, the accused (Okah) is therefore sentenced to 24 years imprisonment,” said Judge Neels Claassen, in his […]