You can count on me for Jonathan – Tafawa-Balewa
Dr. Abduljhalil Tafawa-Balewa is a son of First Republic Prime Minister of Nigeria, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Abduljhalil, a medical doctor, who holds a PhD in Nuclear chemistry and spent 49 of his 56 years outside the country, in this interview asserted that President Goodluck Jonathan has renewed confidence in the country through repair of infrastructure and empathy to northern interests and the dignity of women. He especially commended Dr. Jonathan’s affirmative action on women, which he said has promoted women to the highest level of governance as never before. Excerpts:
Why five Northern governors are after Jonathan – Presidency
The Presidency, yesterday, raised the alarm that five northern governors, who are currently moving round the country holding consultations with political stakeholders in Nigeria, have a hidden agenda to ease President Goodluck Jonathan out of the 2015 election “in order to enhance their selfish political interest”.
2015: 10 govs threaten to dump PDP
A major setback to the re-election bid of President Goodluck Jonathan is looming, as no fewer than 10 governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP have served notice of their intention to leave the party ahead of the 2015 election.
Jonathan honours Benin’s independence anniversary
President Goodluck Jonathan was the guest of honour at Thursday’s celebrations of the 53rd anniversary of Benin’s independence, PANA reported.
2015: Northern elders, youths endorse Jonathan
AHEAD the 2015 Presidential election, Northern elders and youths yesterday stormed the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Abuja to endorse President Goodluck Jonathan for the exalted position, just as they pleaded with him to make himself available and vie.
NNSG wants end to Rivers crisis
THE Nigerian National Summit Group has called on President Goodluck Jonathan and the Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State to resolve their differences in the overall interest of the country.
