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Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Jonathan’s 2027 Eligibility

Our Reporter — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:01:43 +0000

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The suit was filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi. Delivering judgment, Justice Peter Lifu described the case as frivolous and an abuse of court process. The judge consequently awarded N20 million in […]

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Murtala Legacy: Obasanjo, Jonathan, Osinbajo discuss leadership challenges in Africa

Our Reporter — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:39:02 +0000

…Leadership not about physical age but age of ideas – Akume Leadership took centre stage on Thursday as former presidents, diplomats and policy leaders examined Africa’s governance challenges at the Murtala Muhammed International Lecture and Leadership Conference in Abuja. The lecture, themed “Has Africa Come of Age?”, attracted former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan; […]

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ADC woos Jonathan, Saraki, Makinde ahead of 2027

Our Reporter — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:24:54 +0000

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified efforts to expand its national presence ahead of the 2027 general elections, extending invitations to former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and other prominent political figures to join the party. The development follows the inauguration of the party’s North-East Zonal Congress Committee, which the ADC […]

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Guinea-Bissau incident not coup, but more painful than losing to Buhari – Jonathan

Our Reporter — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 07:41:28 +0000

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed the recent military intervention in Guinea-Bissau as anything but a coup, insisting that authorities must publish the country’s election results without delay. Jonathan, who led the West African Elders Forum Election Observation Mission to the poll, said the incident troubled him more deeply than the moment he conceded defeat […]

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Face-Off: Sanusi Backs Jonathan, Slams APC Government

Our Reporter — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:04:10 +0000

Kano Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has expressed strong criticism towards the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the leadership of President Bola Tinubu for carrying out a policy that they had previously vehemently opposed. During a recent address, Emir Sanusi highlighted the underlying motives behind the former president’s decision to reverse the subsidy removal, a major […]

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FACE-OFF: Sanusi Slams Protest Against Jonathan

Our Reporter — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:33:59 +0000

Kano Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has berated the APC and President Bola Tinubu’s administration for implementing a policy they once protested against. The Emir of Kano also disclosed the actual reason the former president reversed the subsidy removal. Click link to continue reading.

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Jonathan has not told me he wants to run in 2027 — Wike

Our Reporter — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:13:17 +0000

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, said former President Goodluck Jonathan has not informed him of any plan to contest the 2027 presidential election. Wike stated this during a live media parley monitored by our correspondent, in Abuja while responding to questions about speculations that Jonathan was being pressured to return […]

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2027: Don’t contest, Niger Delta politicians tell Jonathan

Our Reporter — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:21:04 +0000

Some Niger Delta kinsmen of former President Goodluck Jonathan have appealed to him not to contest the 2027 presidential election, urging him instead to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Leading the call is prominent ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, who has been mobilising regional support to persuade the former President […]

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Dudafa, Jonathan’s ex-aide dumps PDP for APC

Our Reporter — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:17:58 +0000

A former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Domestic Matters and Social Events, Dr. Waripamo-Owei Dudafa, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dudafa, a former member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, announced his defection in a statement on Sunday. In his resignation letter addressed […]

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2027 Election: Jonathan Will Not Rule; Ayodele Reveals Who Will Challenge Tinubu [VIDEO]

Our Reporter — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:13:05 +0000

In a new prophetic message shared with his congregation and followers on social media, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has spoken about the political direction of Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. Video PlayerAccording to Ayodele, Jonathan will not be the one to return to the presidency, despite ongoing […]

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