We’ll sue Goodluck Jonathan over assassination claims – MEND

 

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has threatened to sue former President, Goodluck Jonathan for alleging that it has plans to assassinate him.

Jonathan made the claim while denying being a sponsor of militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA).

The former president also extended the accusation to the leaders of MEND, Henry and Charles Okah who are being tried for terrorism in Nigeria and South Africa.

MEND made the threat via a statement released by spokesman, Jomo Gbomo on Tuesday, August 9, 2016.

Photos of Pres. Jonathan & other African leaders in Burkina Faso

President Jonathan is currently in Burkina Faso with two other African leaders to mediate on the political crises in the country. He's pictured above with the interim Head of State of Burkina Faso, Lt. Col Isaac Zida. See more photos after the cut...

Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi visits Pres. Jonathan again

Emir of Kano, Alhaji Mohammed Sanusi II, in company of members of The Kano Emirate visited President Jonathan at Aso Rock Villa earlier today October 30th.

The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria was reportedly at the Villa to reconcile with President Jonathan after the rift between them following Sanusi's sack from office as CBN governor. See more photos after the cut...

pa Ayo Oritsejafor: The Spoilt Child of A Religious Nation

 
by Imoh David
The story goes like this: The Nigerian government wanted some cache of weapons in South Africa and so they borrowed Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s private jet. Probably because the self-acclaimed giant of Africa could not find a befitting aircraft amongst her fleets of military planes to transport the intended weapons for them, not even among the 10 private jets in Presidential fleet. It is Ayo Oritsejafor’s private jet that was the best. Maybe it is because his private jet runs on holy engines and is flown by angels.
Meanwhile, Ayo Oritsejafor did not know that the government intended to use his jet to buy weapons. He leased his jet to a 2nd person and the 2nd person leased to the 3rd and then the 3rd to the 4th (who happens to be an agent of the government and an Israeli with 10 million dollars).

I get it, the unknown Israeli man told our government that they should rather buy weapons from South-Africa instead of his country, Israel, because it is better for SA to take the money than Israel who supposedly makes better weapons. So generous of the Israeli. So Israelis buy weapons for us? Military experts from our country did not have to follow to inspect the weapons and the inventory. Beautiful!

“I’ve given Igbo people some appointments they’ve never had before” – Pres. Jonathan

 

President Goodluck Jonathan says his administration has ensured that Igbo people are well represented in government, and that he has appointed them to positions that previous administrations did not give them.

He stated this during the  annual World Igbo Congress Day in Houston, Texas, which took place on Saturday, August 3oth, Punch reports.

Here are excerpts of the speech he gave at the event, said to be provided to the press by presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati:

President Jonathan Returns To Abuja After Trip To Germany

 
After days controversial trip to Germany, President Goodluck Jonathan arrive Abuja on Monday. More pix.

Is there anything wrong with wearing socks on native? Pics of GEJ

President Jonathan pictured above as he arrived Nigeria from Ghana after attending the 45th Summit of the ECOWAS Heads of State. What some Nigerians noticed was the socks he wore on native...is there anything wrong with that?

President Jonathan visits Emab Plaza blast site,injured victims(Photos)

 President Jonathan who cut short his appearance at the AU summit, visited the site of the Emab Plaza bomb blast,Abuja this morning .He also visited the injured victims at Maitama General Hospital..He said..

Nigerians are struggling, thinking about how to contribute to the nation’s development and working very hard to take care of their families while others are busy to kill people.It is regrettable,But surely we will get over it.”

He looks really sad..May God help us and guide him..

President Jonathan Visists The Republic Of Congo

 
President Goodluck Jonathan on May 12, 2014, Monday, departed from Abuja to the capital city of the Republic of Congo, Oyo, for a two-day official visit.
Jonathan plans to consult with his Congolese counterpart, President Denis Sassou Nguesso, on multiple issues, including the current security situation in West and Central Africa. The consultations are necessary due to the upcoming meeting of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council which starts in Congo on May 14, 2014, Wednesday.
The two presidents, in a joint communique signed at the end of the visit, demanded an unconditional release of abducted GGSS Chibok students, as well as liberation of all other hostages being in Boko Haram captivity.
See the first photos from the official visit below:

Jonathan Speaks At The Opening Plenary Session of WEFA

* President Jonathan speaking at the opening plenary session of WEF
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President Goodluck Jonathan inaugurated the 24th World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa in Abuja, FCT, on May 8, 2014, Thursday.
In his first words, he has commended the U.S.A., the U.K., France, China, other countries for offering assistance to Nigeria in the battle against terrorism, adding that the big number of participants of the forum proved that the insurgency will be stopped by joint efforts.

“Your coming here to support us morally is major blow on the terrorists and by God’s grace, we will conquer the terrorists.
“I believe that the kidnap of the girls will be the beginning and end of terrorism in Nigeria,” the president said.

Speaking on unemployment level Jonathan noted that almost all countries around the world are concerned about job creation. He noted that such developed European states as Spain and Portugal have the rate of unemployment at 20 percent. The situation on the African continent is similar. Nigeria is currently at about 24%, while South Africa at 25%. However, Jonathan boasted that the ongoing transformation agenda of his administration had focused on areas that would drive inclusive growth.

“Job creation must be what should occupy the time of every African leader, it is also one that keeps me awake at night,” he declared.

The President noted that the rebasing of the Nigerian economy, which had made the country’s economy largest in Africa, also opened opportunity to improve many sectors.
The sectors, he said, included agriculture, services and entertainment, among others, adding that the 2014 budget had been designed to create jobs.
It would be added that Nigeria is the first country to host the forum in West Africa. The event, tagged “Forging Inclusive Growth, Creating Jobs”, will last till May 9, 2014.
See the photos from the opening of WEF on Africa below.

President Jonathan's Daughter Gets About 80 Cars As Wedding Gifts

 
A source just informed me now that the president’s daughter got about 80 cars as gifts yesterday at her traditional wedding ceremony. Is anyone surprised?

Why It Is Better For Obama To Keep Abacha's Loot Away From Jonathan

 
The United States has recently ordered a freeze on $458m in assets stolen by the former military ruler, Gen. Sani Abacha, and his accomplices.
The Federal Goverment was delighted with this development and seeks return of the loot. But do they deserve to get it back? And, if yes, then would this sum be allocated for the needs of Nigerians, or it would vaporize. 
Learn more from the "letter" below:

Ogas At The Top: Nigeria's 100, Obasanjo's 77 and An Exclusive Interview Of Sani Abacha

 

One of Naija's most crazy shows, Ogas At The Top, is back with three more fresh episodes aired on Buni TV in the evening of March 16, 2014, Sunday.

In the first video, Naija celebrates its Centenary with a fresh take on Kool & The Gang's famous song! Let's celebrate our oil tonight, come on! Check out the characters you all perfectly know singing a song to celebrate Nigeria's 100!
Watch Video Below & Enjoy

The Many ‘SINS’ Of Governor Sanusi Lamido 21 February, 2014

A statement from the presidency, which announced his suspension, had accused Governor Sanusi Lamido of “financial recklessness and misconduct, which are inconsistent with the administration’s vision of a Central Bank propelled by the core values of focused economic management, prudence, transparency and financial discipline.”
The statement adds: “Being also deeply concerned about far-reaching irregularities under Mallam Sanusi’s watch, which have distracted the Central Bank away from the pursuit and achievement of its statutory mandate; and being determined to urgently reposition the Central Bank of Nigeria for greater efficiency, respect for due process and accountability, President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the immediate suspension of Sanusi.”
Talking about the alleged financial recklessness, the first that readily comes to mind was the donation of   N100 million to the victims of Boko Haram attacks in Kano State in early 2012. Reports quoted Sanusi as saying that the donation was part of CBN’s contribution to the state government to alleviate the suffering of direct victims of the violence and their families.

Nollywood stars with President Jonathan at the State house(Photos)

 Members of the Actors' Guild of Nigeria were at the State House today where the Actors Guild president Ibinabo Fiberesima decorated him as Grand Patron, Actors' Guild of Nigeria..
More photos below

Pres.Jonathan & 1st Lady celebrate Valentine with new photo

Besides being the first couple, they are a Lovely couple.....

President Jonathan, Dangote & D’banj At The Launch Of National Enterprise Development Program Today

 
The president and other dignitaries are presently gathered in Abuja at the launch of Nigerian Industrial Revolution plan and The National Enterprise Development program in Abuja. Excited D’banj posted some pictures on his instagram page few mins ago to keep us informed. Bangalee is sure enjoying the money lol….Enjoy joh! Another photo after the cut.

President Jonathan Appoints New Special Advisers & Chief Executives For NTA, FRCN, NAN & SURE-P

In furtherance of efforts to continually strengthen his administration on all fronts, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the following appointments to fill existing vacancies:

1.      Gen. Martin Luther Agwai    – Chairman of SURE-P

2.    Mrs. Tanwa Olusi                   -        Deputy Chairman of SURE-P

3.    Mrs. Fidelia Njeze                  -        Special Adviser (NEPAD)

4.    Senator Suleiman M. Ajadi   -        Special Adviser (NASS)

5.     Mr. Sola Omole                      -        DG, NTA

6.    Alhaji Ladan Salihu                -        DG, FRCN

7.     Mr. Ima Niboro                     -        MD, News Agency of Nigeria

Gen. Martin Agwai (rtd.) was until now the Deputy Chairman and Acting Chairman of SURE-P while Mrs. Njeze is the current Nigerian Ambassador to Switzerland.

All the appointments are with immediate effect.

President Jonathan asked CBN Governor Lamido Sanusi to resign?

That is according to a report by Thisday. Find it below...

President Goodluck Jonathan has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, to resign immediately on the grounds that the letter Sanusi wrote to him on the unremitted $49.8 billion oil revenue to the Federation Account, was leaked to former President Olusegun Obasanjo by the CBN governor.

But Sanusi who has denied leaking the letter to anyone, has refused to resign and informed the president during the heated telephone exchange that he could only be removed by two-thirds of the Senate as required by law.

Pics from Memorial Service for Nelson Mandela at Aso Villa Chapel

A memorial service was held for late President Nelson Mandela at the Aso Villa Chapel today. Meanwhile President Jonathan will leave Abuja tomorrow evening Monday December 9th to join other world leaders in South Africa at events leading up to the burial of Dr. Nelson Mandela. See more photos from the Abuja memorial service after the cut...