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  • UPDATE: US Lawmakers Order Investigation Of Shell, Eni For Allegedly Bribing Goodluck Jonathan, Others

    . UPDATE: US Lawmakers Order Investigation Of Shell, Eni For Allegedly Bribing Goodluck Jonathan, Others

     The United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services has asked the Department of Justice, DOJ, to reopen the Foreign Corruption Practice Act into Shell and Eni’s 2011 purchase of the rights to Oil Prospecting Licence, OPL, 245, one of Nigeria’s most lucrative oilfields.The lawmakers said evidence available implicated Shel
  • 'Jonathan Was Not A Weak President, He Did Not Want To Hurt People' – Ex-Minister, Abdullahi

    . 'Jonathan Was Not A Weak President, He Did Not Want To Hurt People' – Ex-Minister, Abdullahi

     A former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Bolaji Abdullahi has stated that ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan was a victim of Nigeria's politics. He said the politicians around the former president played him.This is as he dismissed claims that Jonathan was weak and clueless. The former minister shared his thoughts at the weekend, duri
  • "Pray For My Mother" – Former President, Goodluck Jonathan Begs At Elder Sister’s Burial

    . "Pray For My Mother" – Former President, Goodluck Jonathan Begs At Elder Sister’s Burial

     Former President Goodluck Jonathan has requested Nigerians to pray for his mother, Mama Eunice Afeni-Jonathan, and his family in the wake of the passing of his elder sister, Madam Obebhatein.Jonathan said the death of Madam Obebhatein traumatised their mother.He spoke during the burial of Madam Obebhatein in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of
  • Former Chief Of Staff, CoS, To Ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan, Oladeinde Arogbofa Dies At 72

    . Former Chief Of Staff, CoS, To Ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan, Oladeinde Arogbofa Dies At 72

     Former Chief of Staff, CoS, to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Oladeinde Arogbofa, is dead.Arogbofa, a retired Brigadier General, died on Saturday morning at the age of 72.He was born on November 10, 1952, in Oka-Akoko, Ondo State.Arogbofa was commissioned into the Nigerian Army in 1973.He was Jonathan’s CoS from February 10, 2014, to May 29, 20
  • 35yr Old Jonathan Arafiena Sentenced to 5yr Jail Term After Defrauding Victims of £12m in UK

    . 35yr Old Jonathan Arafiena Sentenced to 5yr Jail Term After Defrauding Victims of £12m in UK

     A mastermind who ran an investment fraud scheme that defrauded victims of over £12m was jailed today for five years at Southwark Crown Court.Jonathan Arafiena, 35, of Embassy Gardens, Nine Elms, pled guilty to one count of money laundering and conspiracy to defraud. As well as a custodial sentence, he also received a serious crime prevention orde
  • UPDATE: Jersey To Return $8.9 Million Looted Under Former President Jonathan To Nigeria

    . UPDATE: Jersey To Return $8.9 Million Looted Under Former President Jonathan To Nigeria

     Jersey’s Royal Court has ruled in favour of returning stolen assets valued at £6.9 million ($8.9 million) to Nigeria.The decision comes after Jersey’s Attorney General issued a forfeiture notice in November, asserting that the funds, deposited in a Jersey bank account, were likely misappropriated by Nigerian government officials in 2014.The i
  • Ex President Goodluck Jonathan Loses Elder Sister To Cold Hands Of Death

    . Ex President Goodluck Jonathan Loses Elder Sister To Cold Hands Of Death

     Former President Goodluck Jonathan has lost his elder sister, Madam Obebhatein JonathanMadam Obebhatein Jonathan passed away on Thursday, January 11, at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State after a brief illnessShe was aged 70.In a statement issued to newsmen by Special Adviser on Media to Jonathan, Mr Ikechukwu Eze noted that the de
  • Shocking As Edo Police Inspector, Jonathan Okourom Kills Colleague For Arresting Cultist

    . Shocking As Edo Police Inspector, Jonathan Okourom Kills Colleague For Arresting Cultist

     One Jonathan Okouromi, an Inspector of the Nigeria Police Force in Edo State, has reportedly shot dead his colleague in Ikponwosa/Egban community, Egor Local Government Area of the state.The now fugitive inspector and the deceased, one Sergeant Abosele Akhere, are both of the Edo State Police Command.According to reports, the incident occurred at
  • "Jonathan Destroyed Me, My Family, Career, To Achieve His Political Ambition" – Sule Lamido

    . "Jonathan Destroyed Me, My Family, Career, To Achieve His Political Ambition" – Sule Lamido

     Former Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State, has alleged that erstwhile President Goodluck Jonathan persecuted him and his family.Lamido claimed that Jonathan ruined his family and career because of his political interest.Speaking on his political travails, Lamido lamented that he has been through all manner of persecution.According to him, despit
  • PHOTOS: APC Chairman, Ganduje Hosts Ex Pres. Jonathan At His Residence In Abuja

    . PHOTOS: APC Chairman, Ganduje Hosts Ex Pres. Jonathan At His Residence In Abuja

     Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), played host to former President Goodluck Jonathan at his residence in Abuja, on Thursday, November 23.The ruling party confirmed the development in a post shared on their 'X' account on Friday.APC wrote, “The National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Uma
  • 'Goodluck Jonathan Saved Nigeria' – Shehu Sani Praises Ex-President On His Birthday

    . 'Goodluck Jonathan Saved Nigeria' – Shehu Sani Praises Ex-President On His Birthday

     A former lawmaker, Shehu Sani has praised former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan. Sani hailed Jonathan on his birthday. Shehu Sani in a post on his official X handle on Sunday while marking Jonathan’s birthday, recalled how the former president appointed a Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC whom he “never kne
  • Atiku, Peter Obi Extend Birthday Wishes To Goodluck Jonathan On His 66th Birthday

    . Atiku, Peter Obi Extend Birthday Wishes To Goodluck Jonathan On His 66th Birthday

     The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, and Labour Party counterpart Peter Obi have extended warm wishes to former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 66th birthday.Abubakar, in a post on his X account on Monday morning, praised Jonathan, portraying him as a prominent figure epitomizing the principles of democrac
  • Bayelsa Guber: APC Candidate Timipre Sylva Blasts Goodluck Jonathan Over Comment on Diri

    . Bayelsa Guber: APC Candidate Timipre Sylva Blasts Goodluck Jonathan Over Comment on Diri

     The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva, chided former President Goodluck Jonathan over his comment on the outcome of the just-concluded governorship election in Bayelsa State.Sylva described Jonathan’s comment on the election as unfortunate.Recall that Governor Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, h
  • "Jonathan Still Sees Himself As That Child Without Shoes" – Aisha Yesufu Slams Ex-President

    . "Jonathan Still Sees Himself As That Child Without Shoes" – Aisha Yesufu Slams Ex-President

     Aisha Yesufu, the Nigerian socio-political activist, has slammed former President Goodluck Jonathan over his visit to President Bola Tinubu.Recall that Jonathan was spotted at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Friday, and was said to have gone there to congratulate President Tinubu on the Supreme Court verdict affirming his election.Jonathan, after
  • "Elections Are Over, We Must Move Forward" – Goodluck Jonathan Says After Visiting Tinubu

    . "Elections Are Over, We Must Move Forward" – Goodluck Jonathan Says After Visiting Tinubu

     Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reacted after visiting President Bola Tinubu following his Supreme Court victory. According to him, Nigeria must move forward. The ex-president stated this while briefing journalists at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa after meeting with Tinubu. “There are certain things we discussed that the country must m
  • Photos From The 58th Birthday Celebration Of Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan

    . Photos From The 58th Birthday Celebration Of Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan

     Former Nigerian First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, clocked 58 on October 25. A birthday celebration organized for her by her husband, former President Goodluck Jonathan was attended by close friends and associates. See photos from the celebration below;
  • Court Jails Two, Goni Muhammad & Seidu Seriki Hamani For Selling Fake Patience Jonathan’s Gold In Maiduguri

    . Court Jails Two, Goni Muhammad & Seidu Seriki Hamani For Selling Fake Patience Jonathan’s Gold In Maiduguri

     Goni Muhammad and Seidu Seriki Hamani have been sentenced to seven years imprisonment for offering fake gold, they claimed belongs to former First Lady Mrs Patience Jonathan, to their victims.Their conviction was secured by Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, September 28, 2023.They were arra
  • Democracy Has Caused Serious Crisis In Africa Says Nigeria's Ex President, Goodluck Jonathan

    . Democracy Has Caused Serious Crisis In Africa Says Nigeria's Ex President, Goodluck Jonathan

     Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, said Africans no longer trust democracy because it has caused serious crisis in recent years.He noted that the current spate where civil governments are being overthrown across the African continent shows that democracy needs to be ”rejigged” and put in a proper direction.Jonathan made the statements during
  • Nigerian Troops Finally Capture Murderer Of Dorathy Jonathan In Kaduna

    . Nigerian Troops Finally Capture Murderer Of Dorathy Jonathan In Kaduna

     Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have captured the murderer of one Mrs Dorathy Jonathan in Southern Kaduna area of Kaduna State.Dorathy was murdered on Friday 1 September 2023 in cold blood while fetching firewood at Afana village in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of the State.The murderer identified as Lot Dauda, however, confessed to hav
  • "Jonathan’s Weakness Brought Buhari’s Bad Administration" –APC Chieftain

    . "Jonathan’s Weakness Brought Buhari’s Bad Administration" –APC Chieftain

     A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the South South geopolitical zone, has said that the weakness of former President Goodluck Jonathan led to the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, which could be described as the worst in the chain since 1999. The APC Chieftain, who served in Buhari’s government, said there
  • PEPT: Ex-Lawmaker, Ben Bruce Slams Obi, Atiku Says They Should’ve Emulated Jonathan

    . PEPT: Ex-Lawmaker, Ben Bruce Slams Obi, Atiku Says They Should’ve Emulated Jonathan

     Former federal lawmaker, Ben Murray Bruce has said that Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and his Labour Party, LP, counterpart, Peter Obi, should not have gone to court to challenge the victory of the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the first place.The Bayelsa-born former lawmaker was reacting to
  • "Our Protest Against Jonathan’s Subsidy Removal In 2012 Mere Politics" – Ex Ekiti Gov, Fayemi

    . "Our Protest Against Jonathan’s Subsidy Removal In 2012 Mere Politics" – Ex Ekiti Gov, Fayemi

     The immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, says the protest launched against the fuel subsidy removal during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2012 was mere politics.Fayemi stated this while delivering his keynote address at a national dialogue organized to celebrate the 60th birthday of the founding Natio
  • Our Founding Fathers Failed To Build A Nation After Winning Independence - Goodluck Jonathan

    . Our Founding Fathers Failed To Build A Nation After Winning Independence - Goodluck Jonathan

     Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that Nigeria’s founding fathers who won independence should take the blame for doing a poor job at nation-building. In his remarks at a national dialogue and public presentation of 21 books in honour of Prof. Udenta Udenta, as part of activities to mark his 60th birthday in Abuja yesterday, September 5
  • BREAKING: Jonathan, 2 Other Nigerian Men Jailed In Florida Over Inheritance Scams

    . BREAKING: Jonathan, 2 Other Nigerian Men Jailed In Florida Over Inheritance Scams

     Three Nigerians, Jonathan Iheanyichukwu Abraham, Emmanuel Samuel and Jerry Chucks Ozor, have been sentenced to more than 21 years in prison after pleading guilty in the United States for massive fraud.The men had preyed on the elderly and vulnerable in inheritance scams, causing losses worth many millions of dollars.All the three men, who were liv
  • Nigeria's Ex President Goodluck Jonathan Arrives Zimbabwe Ahead Of General Elections

    . Nigeria's Ex President Goodluck Jonathan Arrives Zimbabwe Ahead Of General Elections

     Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has arrived in Zimbabwe ahead of the nation’s general elections.Zimbabweans would on August 23 go to the polls to select new leaders.Jonathan, in a post on his verified Facebook page, said he arrived in Harare on Saturday ahead of the elections.The former President said he led other members of the the
  • Details From First Lady Remi Tinubu’s Meeting With Dame Patience Jonathan Emerge

    . Details From First Lady Remi Tinubu’s Meeting With Dame Patience Jonathan Emerge

     Details about the meeting between First Lady Remi Tinubu, the wife of the current President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, and Dame Patience Jonathan, the former president Goodluck Jonathan’s wife, have come to light.Mrs. Jonathan was paying the First Lady a courtesy visit, according to a statement made earlier and provided to this news outlet by Mrs.
  • PHOTOS: Ex Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan Visits Oluremi Tinubu

    . PHOTOS: Ex Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan Visits Oluremi Tinubu

     Nigeria’s former First Lady, Patience Jonathan on Wednesday, paid a solidarity visit on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu in her office.Jonathan, fondly called “mama peace” assured the First Lady of her support to her.She also assured Nigerian women the First Lady would work tirelessly to uplift all women and bring about a time of renew
  • Divorce In Catholic Church Is Grievous Sin, Says Priest, Fr. John Jonathan

    . Divorce In Catholic Church Is Grievous Sin, Says Priest, Fr. John Jonathan

     A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Jonathan, has advised couples against divorce, saying it is not just a big mistake, but a grievous sin in the sight of God.Jonathan gave the warning in his sermon at St Finberrs’ Catholic Church, Rayfield, Jos, on Sunday. ”Marriage is instituted by God, hence couples should seek His wisdom and direction in diff
  • Goodluck Jonathan Reveals Plans To Visit Tinubu Every Week Over Challenges Facing Nigerians

    . Goodluck Jonathan Reveals Plans To Visit Tinubu Every Week Over Challenges Facing Nigerians

     Former President, Goodluck Jonathan said he’ll soon be visiting President Bola Tinubu almost every week to discuss the many challenges facing West Africa.The former President said this on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, during his visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he held a meeting with President Tinubu.Jonathan, who leads the mediation miss
  • Nigeria Repays Last Tranche Of $500m Eurobond Borrowed By Ex Pre. Goodluck Jonathan

    . Nigeria Repays Last Tranche Of $500m Eurobond Borrowed By Ex Pre. Goodluck Jonathan

     Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to meeting its debt service obligations after the government on Wednesday redeemed a $500 million Eurobond borrowed in 2013 under former President Goodluck Jonathan.According to a press statement by the Debt Management Office, the Eurobond was issued in July 2013 (as part of a dual-tranche USD1 billion Eurobond) f

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