Zoning has to a certain degree been in the political DNA of Nigeria since the First Republic, and to a large extent, even in the formation of governments whether military or civilian.
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The President affirmed that Dr. Jonathan continues to expand the boundaries of leadership, teaching many in the country the power of focus, consistency and diligence, having served as Deputy Governor, Governor, Vice President, President, African Union Envoy and now, Chairman of the International Summit Council for Peace Africa (ISCP-Africa).
I am sure that statement was made in error. His critics charged that the statement was overbearing and disdainful. We are told everyday that no knowledge is lost.
Jonathan made this known in Bauchi, while inaugurating the 6.25km Sabon Kaura-Jos by-pass road constructed by the Bauchi State Government.
In a statement he personally signed on Sunday, and which PRNigeria obtained, Dasuki said he was only involved in the unsuccessful attempt at forging an alliance between the Action Congress of Nigeria, All Nigeria Peoples Party and the Congress for Progressive Change prior to the 2011 elections.
About 25 years ago, Afro-Juju super star, Sina Peters, crooned that the dawn of the youth had arrived and the old should give way for the new.
Speaking to a mammoth crowd that came to witness his official public declaration for the job, Fayose declared that he was in the race to win and be sworn-in as the next president of the country come May 29, 2019
For those criticizing former Governor of Niger State, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, over silence on political happenings under President Muhammadu Buhari, they must school themselves on politics of tact
Jonathan spoke on Saturday at the venue of the launch of Anenih’s book, where the former Minister of Works announced the decision to quit active politics
The former President said he was not the only one suing for peace in the Niger Delta and in other parts of the country, as all the traditional rulers, elders and opinion leaders of the Ijaw ethnic nationality are with him
I was true to my word when on March 16th, 2015, just after the election, when the results were still being collated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I called my opponent, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) to concede, in order to avoid any conflict and ensure a peaceful transition of power
The National Coordinator of the group, Eperemor Governor, made the appeal in a statement on Thursday in Benin.
According to Governor, the appointment will help to reduce the present hostility by the Niger Delta Avengers, which has been responsible for the blowing-up of oil installations in the region
“For him to have conceded defeat even before the result was announced by INEC, I think it was quite generous and gracious of him
Jonathan spoke on Sunday at a thanksgiving service attended by former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara; the first Military Governor of old Rivers State, Alfred Diette Spiff; the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Konbowei Benson; the State Chief Judge, Kate Abiri; the Ijaw National Congress President, Boma Obuoforibo
The fund, which was managed by the Office of former National Security Adviser, retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki, has led to the arrest, detention, questioning and arraignment of so many prominent Nigerians, with some wondering why Jonathan, believed to be the principal actor in the unfolding scenario, had not been arrested or summoned for questioning
He said his administration’s investigation into the activities of the immediate past government revealed that instead of procuring arms and ammunition for the soldiers, funds meant for the equipment were shared by government officials
Addressing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the Buhari administration inherited the vandalisation of the pipelines, which has made it impossible to even transport the fuel
The Presidency on Wednesday insisted that the former President Goodluck Jonathan administration left the country’s treasury empty. The Presidency said…
Its Chairman, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, made the commendation while fielding questions from State House correspondents shortly after breakfast meeting of the council with President Jonathan at the Villa in Abuja on Tuesday
“It is therefore very wrong, provocative and unwarranted for a man like Coomasie, who chairs the Arewa Consultative Forum, an umbrella body of the North, and who should know better, to make such provocative statement