Tag: addis ababa

#AfricaDay shook the internet today and here’s why

To say the year 2020 has been peculiar so far would be a huge understatement. Since the beginning of the year, we have witnessed some unforeseen mishaps, one of which…

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It is necessary to address the root causes of violence in Africa – Osinbajo at the AU Summit (READ)

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has asked African leaders to affirm their readiness to a comprehensive approach to addressing the main causes of violence in Africa. He made this statement at…

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[The Presidential Blog] Professor Osinbajo in Addis Ababa for the AU summit

The Acting President is currently in Ethiopia attending the 29th Ordinary Session of the African Union. According to an official statement from the Office of the Acting President, Professor Osinbajo.…

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No, I never said I will not contest second term – Jonathan explains

by Anike Jacobs Are you one of those fond of mocking President Goodluck Jonathan for going back on his words on 'not going for second term' when he assumed power…

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Senate rejects notice of defection, Jonathan attends AU summit & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Jonathan arrives Addis Ababa for AU submit Nigeria's President, Goodluck Jonathan has arrived Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 22nd Summit of AU Heads of State and Government, scheduled to hold…

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World Cup qualifier: Jonathan meets Eagles for tomorrows match against Ethiopia

by Oge Okonkwo President  Goodluck Jonathan  paid a surprise visit to members of  the  Super Eagles team on Saturday in Addis Ababa,  during their training for the World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia which…

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Opinion: Super Eagles’ 180 minute journey to Brazil

by Victor Oladapo-Ariyo  Ever since Stephen Keshi took the Super Eagles job, we all can testify that things have been quite different, especially after the AFCON 2013 in South Africa…

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Opinion: African Union Summit – Justice, not only for the plaintiff

by Adeola Austin Oyinlade The administration of criminal justice at local and international law provides for the doctrine of natural justice where the ‘accused’ will have his day in court…

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Olatunji Dare: How Rotimi Amaechi became a marked man

by Olatunji Dare In that dubious quest, Dr Jonathan and Anenih seem to have been worsted. At the end of a visit the other day with former President Olusegun Obasanjo…

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In case you didn’t know: My name has brought good luck to Nigeria – Jonathan

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan has urged parents to choose good names for their children as his name has brought good luck to Nigeria. Jonathan said this yesterday on…

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Pakistani hair? Woman arrested in Abuja with 1kg of cocaine hidden in her hair (SNAPSHOT)

by Isi Esene A 53-year-old woman, Giwa Ayoka Sikira has been arrested by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja today with…

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Debo Adejugbe: Jonathan and the misplaced second term debate (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe  The Jonathan presidency is notorious for one thing: The aides pushes out "Oga's" mind. They do it majestically, oscillating between the outrageously stupid and the awkwardly insane…

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Guess who’s back: Patience Jonathan returns from Germany (Report)

by Isi Esene Nigeria's First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan yesterday evening returned to the country from Germany where she had reportedly gone for medical treatment. Her special assistant on media,…

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Unemployment is much worse under GEJ – UN report

by Stanley Azuakola President Goodluck Jonathan and his economic team would not be too pleased with the latest report out of the United Nations, which basically states that in terms…

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