Goodluck Jonathan
Lagos State police boss Umar Manko (C) directs affair as the students of the University of Lagos protest on May 30, 2012 the name change of their university to Moshood Abiola University on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan announced on May 30 that the University of Lagos, also known as UNILAG, would be renamed Moshood Abiola University. The name change intends to honour Abiola, a businessman and politician widely believed to have won 1993 presidential elections, who saw the result annulled by military ruler Ibrahim Babangida. Abiola was jailed after declaring himself president and died in custody in 1998.
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The Federal Government has decided that late Chief MKO Abiola should be honoured. In honour of Chief MKO Abiola, the University of Lagos is renamed the Moshood Abiola University.
I think Goodluck Jonathan didn't become president to protect his friends. He became president to act in the best interests of the Nigerian people
The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to reports in the media of allegations made against President Goodluck Jonathan in an affidavit said to have been sworn to by Mr. Henry Okah who is facing trial in South Africa for his involvement in terrorist acts against the Federal Republic of NigeriaMore quotes »
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Nigerian students protest university name change
(AP) -- Students at one of Nigeria's oldest universities protested a presidential announcement renaming the school Tuesday, saying that while the institution has been neglected, its name is still a famous brand they want to hang on to.President Goodluck Read more »
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Nigerian terror suspect blames bombing on gov't
(AP) -- An alleged Nigerian terror mastermind has accused his government of being behind a bombing in which he is to stand trial, according to an application for bail made available Monday.In Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan 's office rejected accusa Read more »
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Islamist sect threatens Nigeria in new video
(AP) -- The leader of a radical Islamist sect in Nigeria has challenged the nation's president, saying he could never destroy the group blamed for hundreds of killings this year alone, according to an online video posted Thursday.The video featuring Imam Read more »
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Nigeria president visits village near rig fire
(AP) -- Nigeria's president has visited a village near a Chevron Corp. offshore gas rig that has raged for weeks after an apparent industrial accident there.President Goodluck Jonathan flew by helicopter Monday to Koluama 2, a village along the Atlantic Read more »
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UNILAG Suspends Academic Activities For Two Weeks
The Senate of the University of Lagos on Wednesday directed that all academic activities in the institution be suspended forthwith, for two weeks. The directive is contained in a statement signed by the university's Deputy Registrar, Mr Seth Dare, which 5/29/12 from Leadership Read more »
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Nigeria students protest over name change
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - More than 1,000 university students and unemployed youths have taken over a main artery leading into the business center of Nigeria's largest city. The students took over the third mainland bridge Wednesday morning, halting traffic 6:12 AM from WLBZ2.com Read more »
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Jonathan Vows to End Insurgency
President Goodluck Jonathan said the Federal Government has resolved to crush insurgency in parts of the North. In a live broadcast to the nation marking this year's Democracy Day yesterday, Jonathan was silent on the much touted dialogue with the Boko H 3:14 AM from AllAfrica.com Read more »
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Jonathan’s Declaration: Things are Getting Better
President Goodluck Jonathan By Ahamefula Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan Monday took stock of what has been achieved within one year of his administration. His conclusion: Nigeria is making progress in spite of the numerous challenges confronting her. A 5/29/12 from THISDAY LIVE Read more »
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Will Jonathan Lead Nigeria to its Breakout?
Intriguingly, it is what President Goodluck Jonathan said yesterday towards the end of his broadcast that has attracted more attention than other issues embodied in the detailed speech. The President announced the renaming of the 50-year old University o 5/29/12 from THISDAY LIVE Read more »
