Easter: Goodluck Jonathan Writes Nigerians

Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has said that the country has what it takes to overcome its challenges. He, therefore, urged Nigerians not to give up on the nation in the face of unabating violence and misery. The Ex-President who stated this in his Easter goodwill message also enjoined Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, unity, sacrifice and hardwork as necessary instruments for the fixing of what has gone wrong in our society. He said: “Through our faith and collective actions, we will overcome the tempests of violence, misery and insecurity that threaten our nation.

Jonathan Reacts To Alleged Attack On Governor Fayose

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for caution over the activities of security agencies deployed to Ekiti State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The Ex-President’s appeal followed Wednesday’s alleged manhandling of some people including the Governor of the State, Ayo Fayose in Ado-Ekiti, the State capital, allegedly by security operatives. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Dr. Jonathan’s spokesman, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, the former President enjoined security personnel deployed to the state to act within the ambit of the laws of the land, adding that the presence of armed security operatives is meant to give voters the confidence to come out on election day and vote for candidates of their choice, and not to intimidate them. He said, “I am appealing to the security agencies deployed to Ekiti State for the Governorship election to carry out their duties according to the laws of the land by securing the state in a manner that will enable a peaceful electoral process.

Deposit N1billion and I'll testify-Jonathan tells Metuh

Ex- President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday challenged the witness summon issued on him by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to appear today to testify as a defence witness in the trial of former spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Olisa Metuh. In an application filed yesterday by his lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, Jonathan particularly wants the court to void the subpoena issued on him.

Jonathan slams Lai Mohammed, condemns deployment of soldiers to the South

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised his successor, President Muhammadu Buhari, for planning to extend the military show of force to the South-South and the South-West.He also slammed Lai Mohammed for claiming IPOB is sponsored by politicians who lost 2015 elections. Jonathan said this in a Facebook post on Tuesday which was signed on his behalf by his aide, Reno Omokri. It reads The insinuations in the press conference given by Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Sunday the 17th of September 2017, accusing the opposition of sponsoring the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and the fact that he mentioned that Nnamdi Kanu preached Nigerian unity during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan is another clear indication that the present administration has not left propaganda mode for proper agenda mode two and a half year into their tenure. If the government in which Lai Mohammed serves, knows which opposition members are sponsoring IPOB, then they should identify them, arrest them and then prosecute them. Ever since Lai Mohammed made his ill advised statement, a principal member of the All Progressive Congress government and the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, has come out to say that the actions in the Southeast are troubling and some of it are unconstitutional. Is he also sponsoring IPOB too?

Corruption Worsened Under Buhari, Says Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday boasted that his record of fighting corruption was greater than that of President Muhammadu Buhari. This was in reaction to an allegation by the Director General of the Voice of Nigeria, Mr. Osita Okechukwu that Jonathan opened the loop holes for corruption . In a post signed by Reno Omokri on the former president official Facebook page, Jonathan said “It may surprise Mr. Okechukwu and his boss to know that the last time Nigeria made progress on Transparency International’s annual Corruption Perception Index was in 2014 under former President Jonathan when we moved eight places from number 144 to number 136 under Goodluck Jonathan. “That year marked the most improvement Nigeria has ever made since Transparency International began publishing the annual Corruption Perception Index in 1995.

Nigerians Desperate for the Truth About My Time as President - Jonathan Speaks in New Book

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigerians are desperate to know more about his regime. Jonathan was speaking in reaction to a new book by his former aide, Reno Omokri. Omokri captured important events in the last administration in ‘Facts versus fiction: The true story of the Jonathan years, Chibok, 2015 and the conspiracies’. The book is already an Amazon bestseller. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Jonathan said the book has emerged a bestseller on the global platform because “Nigerians are hungry for the truth”.

Buhari’s govt harassing my family, says Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan believes that his family is being hounded by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. He said he lost the 2015 election because he was betrayed by the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Adamu Muazu and some Northern leaders in the party. He aired his mind in a book“Against The Run of Play”, written by the Chairman of ThisDay Editorial Board, Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi.

Goodluck Jonathan is ‘anini’, armed robber with PhD – Jimoh Ibrahim

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A Former Ondo governorship candidate under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, Jimoh Ibrahim has said Former President, Goodluck Jonathan is a notorious armed robber with PhD. This is coming after the House of Representatives ad-hoc panel summoned Goodluck Jonathan concerning the contract of Oil Prospecting License (OPL) 245.

Goodluck Jonathan writes open Letter to Donald Trump

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has written an open letter to soon-to-be inaugurated President-elect of United States of America, Donald Trump. Below is the letter…

Goodluck Jonathan Breaks Silence on Bribe Allegation on Malabu Oil Deal

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to the allegation that he received millions of dollars in bribe to approve the controversial Malabu Oil transaction during his tenure.

I'm Under Pressure to Contest for Presidency in 2019 - Goodluck Jonathan Reveals

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebelle Jonathan has said he is under intense pressure to contest in the upcoming 2019 presidential election. Speaking while addressing his kinsmen who paid him an end of year visit in his hometown, Otueke in Bayelsa State on Wednesday, former President Goodluck Jonathan, reportedly disclosed that he is under intense pressure to contest the 2019 presidential election. According to a report by News24, the former president said he has been receiving calls, messages and e-mails from both local and international groups, asking him to contest in 2019.

REVEALED: How Jonathan Formed Niger Delta Avengers – RNDA

The Reformed Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA), has revealed details of how the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), militant group was formed with former President Goodluck Jonathan being the grand patron. RNDA, a splinter militant group from the Niger Delta Avengers which has claimed responsibility for recent attack on oil facilities in the Delta region also threatened that should former President Goodluck Jonathan further deny being the Grand Patron of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), it will reveal more sordid details of their relationship. In a statement on Wednesday signed by spokesperson “Cynthia Whyte, RNDA stated that the very name, “Avengers”, was first mouthed by Mr. Jonathan.

Goodluck Jonathan Cries Out about Assassination Attempt...Read Shocking Details

Militant group, Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) has been accused to planning further assassination attempts on the life of Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan after the 2010 Eagles Square, Abuja bombing on independence day while the People's Democratic Party chieftain was to address Nigerians. According to Daily Trust, Jonathan in a statement approved by his Media Aide, Ikechukwu Eze yesterday, 7th of August also denied membership of the Niger Delta Avengers militant group. It should be recalled that a splinter group of the NDA named the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers alleged Jonathan is their 'patron' with so many PDP chieftains and Chief Government Ekpemupolo funding them covertly as revealed by a Spokesman for the RNDA self-styled Cynthia White.

Is Goodluck Jonathan Contesting for the Presidential Election in 2019? - See What the Ex President Has to Say

Following rumours that Goodluck Jonathan will be contesting the presidential elections in 2019, the former president has spoken out to address the issue.

Goodluck Jonathan On Arms Scandal: I Won’t Speak Now

Former president Goodluck Jonathan has said he won’t be speaking on the current $2.1bn arms scam now because the matter is in court. Speaking at Geneva Press Club on Security, and Development in Africa, the former President said he would not like to comment on the arms probe matter now because his comment could affect witnesses and the judicial proceeding that had been initiated by the current administration.

Why we have not arrested Former President Jonathan - EFCC Boss Explains

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, on Monday offered explanations on why former President Goodluck Jonathan has not been arrested over the controversial $2.1 billion arms deal.

Abductors of Jonathan’s cousin reduce ransom to N40m

 

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan’s cousin and Bayelsa Commissioner for Local Government, Madam Serefina Otazi, is still with her abductors, who, family sources, say have reduced the earlier N100 million ransom they demanded to N40 million, The Sun reports. While security sources in the state had revealed recently that the kidnappers are demanding N100 million to release Otazi, family member, Mr Endurance Frank, disclosed yesterday that the kidnappers had contacted the family and were now demanding N40 million ransom before she can be set free.

Photos From Goodluck Jonathan’s 58th Birthday

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan turned 58 yesterday. Here are few pictures from the little get together he had with friends. See more photos after the cut…

How HID Awolowo Forced Me and Patience Out of Our Hiding Place - Goodluck Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan said yesterday Mrs. Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo's death forced him and his wife out of hiding.The former President spoke at the Ikenne home of the Awolowos after he led a delegation to visit the family. He said:

GEJ Makes His First Public Outing Since Leaving Office (Photos)

Former President Jonathan on Saturday September 6th made his first public outing since leaving office in May 2015. He attended a PDP event in Bayelsa state where he openly endorsed the 2nd term bid of the incumbent governor Dickson Seriaki and called on Bayelsans to come out en mass on December 5th to re-elect the governor during the state governorship election‎.