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Jonathan denies misrepresentation of Boko Haram comments

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed reports suggesting he implicated late President Muhammadu Buhari in Boko Haram’s insurgency against his government, describing such claims as misleading. Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan’s media aide, in a statement on Saturday, clarified that the former president’s remarks during a recent discussion on Nigeria’s security challenges
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PDP: We have governors fit to fly presidential flag in 2027 — not wooing Jonathan or Peter Obi

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has a pool of seasoned politicians, including performing governors, capable of leading the party’s presidential campaign in 2027. Debo Ologunagba, PDP national publicity secretary, said this on Wednesday during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja. He dismissed reports that the party is courting former president
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Jonathan slams Tinubu over emergency rule in Rivers, says action capable of tarnishing Nigeria’s image

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his proclamation of emergency rule in Rivers State. He warned that the action is capable of tarnishing Nigeria’s image on the international scene. Jonathan made the declaration Saturday while speaking at the annual colloquium organised by the Haske Satumari
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PDP Courts Jonathan Ahead of 2027 NEC Decision

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been invited by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to run for president in 2027 on the party’s platform. The PDP has been excitedly anticipating the former president’s return for a second term, according to Ibrahim Abdullahi, the party’s deputy national publicity secretary. Given the party’s important influence
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Jonathan: “The political tension is becoming too much”

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has intervened in the escalating political tensions in Rivers State, urging Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nyesom Wike to prioritize collaboration for the state’s progress. Jonathan made the plea during the commencement of the N222.1 billion Trans-Kalabari Road
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Jonathan lauds Ishaku for improved security in Taraba

By Okerafor Athanasius Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has commended Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State for improvement on the security situation of the State. Jonathan, who made the commendation in Jalingo while commissioning the 22km dual road project executed by Governor Ishaku said the security situation of the State has improved under Governor Ishaku […]
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Fake news big threat to democracy – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says the biggest threat to democracy is no longer the gun, but propaganda, fake news and disinformation. Jonathan stated this in Abuja at the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation 2022 Peace Conference with the theme, “Nation Building: The Role of Peaceful Elections in a Multi-Ethnic Context’’. Jonathan urged young Nigerians to embrace good […]