Imo residents reportedly jogged all the way from Owerri to Orlu in celebration of Rochas Okorocha's victory

Hmmmmm, nawa for naija oh, According to online reports, some Imo residents (pictured above) reportedly had to jog all the way from Owerri to Orlu in celebration of Rochas Okorocha's victory in the gubernatorial polls. The act also reportedly earned them a lunch date the the incumbent and governor-elect of Imo state, Rochas. 

Read Sanusi’s first Official message as the new emir of Kano

Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

The new Emir of Kano, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, on Monday promised to carry everybody along while running the affairs of the ancient city.
He also condoled with the family of the late Ado Abdullahi Bayero, the former Emir, who died on Friday, promising to continue with his legacies.

Ex Gov Peter Obi Releases Statement on Dora Akunyili’s Death

Former Governor of Anambra state Peter Obi has released a statement confirming the death of NAFDAC reformer Dora Akunyili.
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President Goodluck Jonathan Test Running the First Made-in-Nigeria SUV

 

Yesterday , as Part of Activities Marking Democracy Day 2014.
President Goodluck Jonathan Test Runned the First Made-in-Nigeria SUV.

Happy Democracy Day! READ The Full Text Of President Jonathan’s Democracy Day Broadcast .

 

Fellow Nigerians,

1. I greet and felicitate with you all, today, as we mark 15 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in our beloved country.

Stop Abusing My Husband, God Made Him Your President"

Wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, on Tuesday advised Nigerians to desist from abusing her husband because God Himself made him the head of the nation.
Patience gave the advice while addressing children at an event she organised to mark the 2014 Children’s Day at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

My Enemies have plans to bring down my government' - President Jonathan

 

Speaking during the 2014 Democracy Day Interdenominational Church Service in Abuja yesterday Sunday May 25th, president Jonathan said there are evil people that are trying to bring down his government and they are the ones behind the violence in Nigeria, Punch reports.

All Nigerians Must Have Voters ID Card - Akpabio

Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State has called on all Nigerians of voting age to take advantage of the permanent voters’ cards to enable them exercise their franchise in the forthcoming elections.

I Have Forgiven Obasanjo – Orji Kalu

 

A former governor of Abia State, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu said yesterday that he has put aside the grudges between him and former president Olusegun Obasanjo, stating that he has forgiven the former president of his sins against him.

Nigeria now ranked first among nations with the worst governments in history

According to a report by SaharaReporters , Nigeria has been ranked first in the world as part of the nations with the worst governments in history.

I have achieved all i wanted in music, Politics my next option - 9ice

Few days ago, music star, Adigun Abolore, better known as 9ice publicly declared his intention of going into politics.

Going to Chibok will not bring the Girls back - Jonathan

According to Osundefender President Goodluck Jonathan has explained at a press conference in Paris, France, that it was not necessary for him to visit Chibok in Borno,

Pres. Jonathan Seeks International Help for Rehabilitation of States Affected by Boko Haram

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday requested for international support for his plans to provide socio-economic rehabilitation to north-eastern states that have been affected by Boko Haram.

The President intends to commence rehabilitation efforts as soon as the Boko Haram  insurgency has been substantially curtailed, Vanguard reports.

Jonathan made this request for international assistance when British Minister for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Mark Simmonds, visited him at the Presidential Villa.

Simmonds reassured President Jonathan of Britain’s commitment to giving Nigeria all the necessary assistance to find and safely rescue the kidnapped girls, and assist in the fight against terrorism.

“We are keen to support Nigeria in every possible way and help you overcome present challenges,” he said.

Jonathan wept bitterly on hearing the Latest Abuja blast

 

Popular news site, OsunDefender, has written in an article detailing the tragic events of last night when nyaga in Abuja was bombed again that the president was distraught when he heard about the second bombing of Nyanya in Abuja.

The Report reads:

"Abuja is porous, and analysts say, its one of the most porous nations in the world. With the loose

My husband cannot fight terrorism alone – Patience Jonathan

First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has called on Nigerians to join her husband in the fight against terrorism.
According to her, “terrorism can defeat anyone including my husband, President Goodluck Jonathan, if he fights alone, because terrorism cannot defeat us collectively.”
She made this clarion call at the 44th Birthday celebration of the National Coordinator of the Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, organized by Mr. Gani Adams, and held in Ikeja, Lagos.

The First Lady, who was represented by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Youths and Student matters, Mr. Jude Imagwe, said that addressing the insecurity in the country was a shared responsibility.

Pres. Goodluck Jonathan holds security meeting with Govs, spiritual leaders, heads of security agencies

Accordind to LindaIkeji President Jonathan this afternoon (meeting may still be going on as you read this) held a closed door meeting with some state governors, heads of security agencies, ministers and spiritual leaders in the country with a view of finding lasting solution to the security problems the nation is currently facing.

The meeting which started around 12.10 this afternoon has in attendance Willie Obiano (Anambra), Theodore Orji (Abia), Abdulaziz Yari (Zamfara), Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa), Gabriel Suswam (Benue), Martins Elechi (Ebonyi), Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara), Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta), Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), Kashim Shettima (Borno), Aliyu Wamako (Sokoto), Ramalan Yero (Kaduna ), Garba Umar (Taraba), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Tanko Al-Makura (Nasarawa), Seidu Dakingari (Kebbi), Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom), Babangida Aliyu (Niger), Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo), Lyel Imoke (Cross River), Ibrahim Dankwambo (Gombe) and Isa Yuguda (Bauchi).

Spiritual leaders, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor (President of CAN), the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III as well as  Ministers of Interior, Defence, Police Affairs, Foreign, Agriculture, FCT and the Attorney-General of the Federation are all in attendance. Continue...