Archives Tag: President Jonathan
President Jonathan Appoints New Helmsmen for NAN, NTA, FRCN and Other Agencies
April 19, 2022
President Goodluck Jonathan has announced appointments in the government owned media houses. President Jonathan made the announcement through a statement released by Reuben Abati, his spokesperson. The President’s former spokesperson, Mr. Ima Niboro, was appointed as the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN while Sola Omole was appointed the Director General of … Continue reading President Jonathan Appoints New Helmsmen for NAN, NTA, FRCN and Other Agencies
Blessing Okagbare Receives N3m Reward from Presidency
April 19, 2022
Long Jump Silver Medal winner at the IAAF World Athletic Champion, held in Russia in August, Blessing Okagbare, was hosted on Wednesday by President Goodluck Jonathan, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Okagbare, who also came third in the Women’s 200m in the same competition and holds the African 100m record, was invited by the … Continue reading Blessing Okagbare Receives N3m Reward from Presidency
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United States President Invites President Jonathan for Talks
April 19, 2022
The United States President, Barack Obama has invited President Goodluck Jonathan for talks in Washington, according to a letter delivered by Wendy Sherman, United States Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs and the lead representative of the United States to the US/Nigeria Bi-National commission meeting. According to the Under-Secretary of State, President Obama is inviting … Continue reading United States President Invites President Jonathan for Talks
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President Jonathan Appoints Chairmen for Selected Agencies & Parastatals
April 19, 2022
The Secretary to the Nigeria Government, Pius Anyim, announced new chairmen for some agencies and parastatals in a statement he signed yesterday. The statement said that each Governing Council/Board shall include the Ex-officio memberships specified in the enabling law of the agency/parastatal. The statement also said that the dates for formal inauguration of the Governing … Continue reading President Jonathan Appoints Chairmen for Selected Agencies & Parastatals
Pope Names Catholic Archbishop of Abuja John Onaiyekan Cardinal
April 19, 2022
Pope Benedict XVI has named the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Grace John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan, as a Cardinal. He will join hundreds of others as high level spiritual heads of the Catholic Church globally, that will also vote to elect the next Pope. He was chosen in an elevation exercise by the Papacy that saw … Continue reading Pope Names Catholic Archbishop of Abuja John Onaiyekan Cardinal