Ag. IGP meets with President Jonathan ahead of Re-Run Elections

The newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, has held a meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa on Thursday.

Anyim, Sylva to head Transition Committee

The Federal Government has reeled out a one week programme of activities for the transition process from the Goodluck Jonathan administration to the administration of President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari. This is sequel to a meeting between the parallel Transition Committee and Inauguration Committee that was held in the Presidential Villa.

Senate orders FG to recall Nigeria’s High Commissioner in S/Africa

The Senate has asked the Executive arm of government to recall Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa following the spate of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals. The Senate also asked the Executive to file a suit at the International Criminal Court against the Zulu King, Goodwill Zwethilini, whose comments allegedly set off the xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

President Jonathan rejects constitution amendment

President Goodluck Jonathan has refused to give assent to some sections of the Nigerian Constitution amended by the National Assembly. Federal and State lawmakers had approved some sections in the constitution for amendment and sent it to the president for assent.

REVEALED: The real reasons why President Jonathan conceded defeat

THE real reasons President Goodluck Jonathan conceded defeat in the 28 March presidential election even before its result was officially announced have been revealed to Sunday Tribune.

According to an insider who disclosed how the final decision that led to President Jonathan congratulating his opponent and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari, members of the president's kitchen cabinet and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who were invited to the Presidential Villa, had already read the body language of the president to allow peace to reign.

Nigeria 2015: Appeal Court Confirms President Jonathan’s Eligibility to Contest

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday confirmed President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to seek a second term in office in the 2015 presidential election. Delivering a judgement on a suit challenging President Jonathan’s eligibility, the Appeal Court held that the first tenure of the President started in 2011, after he was elected President in the April 11 election.

Jonathan plans to freeze accounts of Tinubu and Amaechi, APC alleges

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised an alarm over allegations that President Jonathan and the  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are plotting “to clip the electoral wings of the APC” by grounding of aircraft and freezing of bank accounts of party stalwarts”.

Shagari marks 90th Birthday, lauds President Jonathan

Past and present leaders of Nigeria converged at the home of Alhaji Shehu Shagari in Sokoto today as the former President marked his 90th birthday. Among those present were President Goodluck Jonathan, former military Heads of State, Ibrahim Babangida, Abdulsalami Abubakar and Yakubu Gowon. Former military and civilian leader, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and former Head of the Interim National Government of 1993, Earnest Shonekan, were also in attendance.

No plans for Interim Government, Jonathan tells Catholic Bishops

President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed rumours of a plan to head an interim administration, stating that “insinuations about a plan for an interim government is tantamount to treason”. Speaking at the plenary for  members of the Catholic Bishops Conference in Abuja on Sunday, the President thanked Nigerians for showing understanding, when the date of the general elections was shifted.

Obasanjo is Nigeria’s greatest enemy — Fayose

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose on Saturday described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as the greatest enemy of Nigeria, saying: “He is a confusionist who has lost his status as a statesman and Nigerians should simply ignore him.” Fayose also said he was optimistic that President Jonathan will be reelected for another term in office noting that “Obasanjo is only fighting President Jonathan because he prevented him (Obasanjo) from ruling Nigeria from his Ota Farm.”

Stop playing God, PDP to Obasanjo

Reacting to the recent comments by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, alleging that President Jonathan has a grand plan to ensure he wins the presidential election 'through hook or crook', the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organisation has accused the former President of trying to play God.

Presidency refutes Obasanjo’s allegations

The Presidency has described the allegations by former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, that President Jonathan masterminded the postponement of the election as part of a grand plan to ensure that he wins at alln cost as odious and repugnant. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati said Obasanjo has obviously decided to close his eyes to the good works and intentions of the Jonathan administration, and is bent on ensuring a regime change by any possible means.

Election postponement was masterminded by Jonathan – Obasanjo

Nigeria's Ex-President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has accused President Goodluck Jonathan of masterminding the postponement of the general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in a grand plan to win by all means.

STATE OF THE NATION by Michael Akusu

Thanks be to God for the gift of life that is in us. Today marks a very important day in the history of our great nation and the entire world. For on this day many years back, a patriot was born. A man committed to the progress and advancement of humankind. On such an important anniversary, it is pertinent to address certain national issues.


NIGERIA TODAY
Once again, our beloved nation is at a major crossroad in its history, a time when we go to the polls to elect our representatives in government. Political campaigns so far have been characterized by violence, deceit, calumny and hate speech as has been witnessed in many previous elections. Although in paper many pacts and pledges have been signed by political aspirants promising to promote peace among their supporters and run issue-based campaigns, this has not reflected in the build up to the much anticipated 2015 general election.

INEC has secret plans to rig election for APC -- FFK

The Director of Media and Publicity for the PDP Presidential Campaign Organization, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, of planning to aid the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the 2015 general elections.

I have no regrets working with Jonathan – Maku

Former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku dismissed media reports that he accused President Jonathan of being the sponsor of Boko Haram. He noted that the reports were false and simply an attempt to discredit the President.

“As you are all aware, we are in the heat of politicking for the election of the next president and there has been a desperate attempt by the enemies of the president to slander him.

Nigeria 2015: Obasanjo endorses Buhari

Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo,  appears to have thrown his weight behind the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhar. Despite being a key member of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Ex-President has made many public utterances in the recent past, condemning the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.

Supreme Court dismisses suit against Jonathan’s eligibility

Nigeria's apex court has dismissed an appeal filed by Mr Umar Ardo, a chieftain of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging a judgement of the Court of Appeal preventing him from joining in the appeal challenging the eligibility of President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2015 presidential election.

US and British govts condemn postponement of Nigeria's election

The announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of a six-week postponement of Nigeria's general elections on security grounds has received condemnation from the international community. According to the United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, it is wrong to use security as an excuse to shift the election date. The US diplomat noted that the the eyes of the international community will be fixed on Nigeria as the nation prepares to go to the polls on the new date announced by INEC. He further stated that “The United States underscores the importance of ensuring that there are no further delays.

May 29 hand over date remains sacrosanct -- Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that he remains fully committed to the sanctity of May 29, 2015 as the as the expiration of his tenure which began in 2011. He has made this reassurance just a day after the electoral umpire, INEC, announced an adjustment of the dates for the general elections earlier scheduled for February 14 and 28, now to hold on March 28 and April 11.