The Federal High Court in Abuja will on 26 May deliver judgment on an application seeking the withdrawal of Justice Peter Lifu from a suit challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan’s alleged eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. The application was filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, the plaintiff in the case, who accused the judge…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has fixed May 15 for definite hearing of a suit filed by a lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu of the adjourned the case following the absence of the plaintiff, Johnmary Jideobi and his lawyer in…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 8 for hearing in a suit seeking to prevent former President Goodluck Jonathan from participating in the 2027 presidential election. The case came up on Tuesday before Justice Peter Lifu, who directed that hearing notices be served on all defendants ahead of the next sitting. The…
Former Presidents of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Dr Goodluck Jonathan have eulogised Imo businessman and philanthropist, Chief Success Akagburuonye, on his 60th birthday. The former Nigerian leaders showered encomium on Akagburuonye, at a Church service on Sunday, held at Noah’s Ark Assemblies of God Church, in Agbor Uvuru, Aboh Mbaise, to mark his birthday….
Dr Patience Jonathan, former First Lady of Nigeria, has emerged as the Most Inspirational Woman of the Year at the 2025 Top 10 Magazine Excellence Awards. The honour was presented at the organisation’s 10th annual ceremony held on Monday in Abuja. The awards, organised by the Top 10 Magazine, recognise individuals who have made outstanding…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and other African leaders have condemned the recent coup d’état in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as an attempt to disrupt the democratic process just days after peaceful presidential and legislative elections. In a joint statement, Jonathan, speaking as Head of the West African Elders Forum; former Mozambique President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, head…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians not to despair in spite of the current challenges, but continue to nurture hope in the possibilities of greatness within the country. Jonathan stated this in his goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of the 65th Independence anniversary. The statement was issued by Mr Okechukwu Eze, his…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to allow former President Goodluck Jonathan to enjoy his retirement rather than luring him into the 2027 presidential race. APC spokesman Seye Oladejo gave the advice in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, reacting to remarks by PDP chieftain Prof….
The Presidency on Monday said former President Goodluck Jonathan is free to contest the 2027 presidential election if he wishes, but stressed that Nigerians will not overlook what it called his “dismal record” in office. This was contained in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy,…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for sweeping electoral reforms in Nigeria, warning that unchecked party indiscipline and flaws in the appointment of election officials threaten the country’s democratic future. At an event in Abuja organised by the School of Social and Political Thought, Jonathan — represented by Ann Iyonu of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation…
