It is irresponsible for any Government to admit she intentionally gave out her own territory for any self-centered reasons at the expense of her own National interest, territorial integrity, and the right of her own citizenry. One of the basic foreign policy focuses of any responsible nation is the protection of her sovereignty and territorial integrity
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Represented by Vice President Namadi Sambo, the President said “it is imperative that the office of the Head of Service of the Federation, which is the pinnacle of the management structure of the Federal Civil Service, is set in the right direction if it is to set the right pace, tone and direction for the entire Service
The President expressed the belief that improvement in bilateral relations between the Nigerian and Cameroonian governments after the judgment of the International Court of Justice on the Bakassi dispute will also have a positive impact on relations between citizens of both countries
3. You will all recall that late last year, we convened the Retreat on Sports which not only analysed the challenges in the Sector but also came up with a clear Roadmap for its development in the short, medium and long terms
Maku, who briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, said the report would contain all the achievements of the administration in the last two years.
Jonathan also promised to establish a cargo terminal for perishable food items at the airport to for the quick processing and evacuation of agricultural produce from the farm to consumers abroad
The activities of insurgents and terrorists have been reprehensible, causing fear among our citizens and a near-breakdown of law and order in parts of the country, especially the North. We have taken robust steps to unravel and address the root causes of these crises, but it would appear that there is a systematic effort by insurgents and terrorists to destabilize the Nigerian state and test our collective resolve
In the history of Nigeria, no industry has succeeded without the aid of the government. Such include the Nigerian movie industry, popularly known as Nollywood. Nollywood, which you hosted to a state banquet recently in appreciation of the great work its practitioners and stakeholders had been doing to mark 20 years of its existence, currently employs at least one million Nigerians directly and indirectly. It is perhaps the singular entity that has become very popular all over the world
According to Presidential Media Adviser, Dr. Reuben Abati, no decision has been taken yet on the states that have witnessed escalation of violence as a result of attacks by members of Islamist sect, Boko Haram
President Jonathan was speaking to a delegation of Nissan South Africa in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday in the course of his state visit to South Africa, during which nine agreements covering different areas of economic and technical cooperation between both countries were signed
A statement by presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, said the President believes that the continuation of such callous and wanton attacks of innocent Nigerians, government facilities and security formations flies in the face of ongoing efforts to establish a workable framework for dialogue and the peaceful resolution of security challenges in Northern Nigeria
Jonathan said: “My Administration has embarked on a number of reforms especially in the Power and Energy Sectors, Road Construction and Infrastructural Development to mention but a few. Just in the last two weeks, my government completed the biggest transfer of power assets in Africa to private investors
Harmonious relationship between all the three arms of government, especially between the legislative and executive arms, is imperative for the objectives of good governance, and national progress. We in Nigeria are delighted to know that both the Executive and the Legislature in South Africa have forged a strong bond for the people’s benefit. It is an example that is worthy of emulation by some other countries where the doctrine of the separation of powers and cordial intra-governmental relations still remain a knotty challenge
“That destination has to be a democratic and united Africa that is at peace with itself and can compete with the rest of the world
Jonathan gave the charge in a statement to mark the third anniversary of the death of Yar’Adua
At the conclusion of his visit to South Africa on Thursday, President Jonathan will proceed to Namibia for a one-day state visit, talks with President Hifikepunye Pohamba and a meeting with the country’s business community
By pioneering organized rallying points for mass interest, these movements strengthened the nationalist struggle for independence, and provided the bedrock for a National labour platform, as today
represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)
He, therefore, charged the police authorities to make effective use of the new helicopters, APCs and patrol vehicles
The minister, who would be unavoidably absent at the championship finale, said the Golden Eaglets should go all the way to emulate the Super Eagles to become African Champions at the cadet level
The President, who acknowledged that there could be disagreements once in a while and that political parties may differ, however, stressed that it should not be allowed to be a dividing force or blown out of proportion