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POLITICS:Jonathan Accepts Amaechi’s Criticism Of Neglecting S/South, Promises To ‘Do Something’, If Re-Elected
President Goodluck Jonathan has admitted the criticism by Governor Rotimi Amaechi that his government has not done anything for the people of Rivers State. Justifying the absence of federal presence in Rivers, Jonathan said it was because he did not want to be seen as a sectional leader, hence, his resolve to ensure the equitable distribution of resources across the country. Jonathan’s wife is from Rivers State while Bayelsa, the president’s home state, was carved out from the old Rivers State. The president, who spoke during the presidential rally
February Elections: Neither Jonathan nor Buhari will keep promises made - Charles Soludo
Former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Soludo has give his controversial viewpoint on the Buhari versus Goodluck Jonathan ish. His verdict is that no matter who becomes president, neither Jonathan nor Buhari will keep promises made, as both candidates have not given Nigerians a candid explanation of what exactly it will take to implement the reforms promised. Here’s an excerpt from Soludo’s article, as reported by Vanguard :
Photos: President Finally meets with Dangote, Otedola, other businessmen in Lagos
Pres. Jonathan yesterday met with some Nigerian business men & women, including Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Tony Elumelu, former governor Peter Obi in Lagos. More photos after the cut...
See What GEJ told the Nollywood entertainers at the Closed Door meeting on Saturday
On Saturday, President Goodluck Jonathan met with the Nollywood practitioners and the details of what they discussed have emerged. The closed door meeting held late night at the State House, Marina, Lagos and the purpose of the meeting was to get the unwavering support of the industry. Media personality, Joseph Benjamin who was late for the meeting says he couldn’t seat in but he was fully informed about the proceedings.
Photos: President Jonathan Visits Olu of Warri & Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday, January 24, 2015, paid a courtesy visit to the Olu of Warri, Ogiame, Atuwatse II, in his palace. He also visited the the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor in his house in Warri More photos below..
One Million Boko Haram Victims to Get $1bn -Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday promised that the Federal Government would raise $1bn to support over one million Boko Haram victims. According to Vanguard, Jonathan said this while on a courtesy visit to the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Shehu El-Kanemi in Maiduguri while in the Borno State capital in continuation of his presidential re-election rally.