The Eagle Online has it on good note that it will have in attendance about 750 selected guests that include A-class actors, actresses, movie directors and producers
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Anenih emerged unopposed as a consensus candidate in line with the report of the Prof. Jerry Gana’s committee on streamlining the membership of the BOT
The tenure of the incumbent Chairman of the NGF and Governor of Rivers State, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, is to end in April 2013
The correlation between well-planned development and good quality of life as a bedrock for higher standards of productivity and sustainability cannot be over emphasized even as we note that housing is an important sector that provides jobs for our young men and women
The Summit was organized for stakeholders in the water sector to discuss on how to source additional funding for the sector
Jonathan, in a letter he personally signed, which was read by Engineer Jide Adeniji, the chairman of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency, who represented him at the event, praised the courage of old students of the school for remembering their alma mater and collaborating with government to improve amenities available for teaching and learning
Dame Jonathan said she underwent an operation that led to the opening up of her tummy
President Jonathan will need to sustain the broad coalition that propelled him to victory in 2011 in order to retain the presidency in 2015. This means that he must count on the seven Northern states that he carried in 2011 plus five Western states, five Eastern states to add to his six South-South states to prevail again
In his directive to the Permanent Secretary, Sali said that following the submission of a report from the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, to President Goodluck Jonathan of the inability of the Nigeria Police to locate Maina, it has become apparent that he has absconded from duty without leave
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday directed the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Isa Sali, to immediately commence disciplinary action against Maina for absconding from duty.
According to the presidential spokesperson, President Jonathan does not need to personally sack him, insisting that Maina, being a civil servant, could only be disciplined by the Head of Service of the Federation in line with laid down civil service rules
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Isa Bello Sali, who announced the approval, said that the new appointees are to replace the retiring Permanent Secretaries representing the North-East and South-East geopolitical zones and that of Cross River State respectively
At a presidential reception for the heroes, at State House, Abuja on Tuesday, President Jonathan showered monetary and national award gifts on players and officials of the team, which won the Cup of Nations for the country for the third time in the competition’s 56-year history
Jonathan, at a reception for the officials and players on Tuesday, announced a cash incentive of N10 million to the Head Coach of the team, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, and N5 million to other coaches and players
Activities at the airport, which now operates both domestic and international flights from only the international terminal, was grounded immediately the aircraft conveying the team landed
Jonathan said he trusts that even in retirement, Pope Benedict XVI will continue to contribute to the spiritual well-being of the world in every possible way and offer prayers to God Almighty for global justice, equity, peace and progress
Meanwhile, ACN has criticised President Goodluck Jonathan for opting to jet to London for the launch of the former President Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation instead of travelling to South Africa to witness the final match of the Africa Cup of Nations
Jonathan, in a statement by presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, thanked Coach Stephen Keshi and all members of the team who worked very hard and played with great focus, dedication, artistry and patriotism to make Nigeria the proud champions of Africa once again after 19 years of setbacks in the competition
The team had its first training session at 6:30pm local time, which is 5:30pm Nigerian time, with Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, saying there is no time to waste ahead of Sunday’s all important final, which is expected to be watched by several Nigerian and international dignitaries, including Nigeria’s President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan; FIFA President, Sepp Blatter; and South Africa’s President, Jacob Zuma
A source in the Presidency told The Eagle Online that no reason was given for the cancellation of the meeting