Press Release The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has pledged government support and collaboration with The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) in private sector initiatives aimed at boosting employment generation; increasing national competitiveness, encouraging social giving and facilitating access to finance. President Jonathan … [Read more...] about President Jonathan commends Tony Elumelu Foundation
Nigeria: Briefing By Assistant Secretary Carson On Elections in Nigeria
Written by United States Department of State (Washington, DC) Interview of Assistant Secretary Carson by Ms. Fulton of US Department of State : "Nigeria's Elections Were Its Best Since 1999" Ms. Fulton: Good afternoon and welcome to the Department of State. Very pleased today to have with us Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson to … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Briefing By Assistant Secretary Carson On Elections in Nigeria
President Goodluck Jonathan Acceptance Speech
Written by President Goodluck Jonathan President Goodluck Jonathan Acceptance Speech after he was declared the winner My dear country men and women. This is a new dawn! Our nation has spoken. At the end of intense and hard fought campaigns by all the political parties, our people spoke through the ballot. In every city, town, village, ward and voting unit, … [Read more...] about President Goodluck Jonathan Acceptance Speech
A New Day in Nigeria and End of Election Malpractices
A Day in Nigerian political life as credibility comes to the electoral process Without doubt, Nigeria is maturing with an emerging sense and sensibility buttressed by the freest and most credible election in the country. This is a new day in Nigeria and probably a prelude to good governance, accountability and probity to the Nigerian polity. There is no perfection in any … [Read more...] about A New Day in Nigeria and End of Election Malpractices
What’s Going On in Ivory Coast?
France based News Agency- AFP reported "Peacekeepers control Abidjan airport, French military says" AFP further reported that "UN and French peacekeepers have taken control of Abidjan airport, the French military said Sunday, as clashes in the city continued between forces loyal to rival leaders Alassane Ouattara and incumbent Laurent … [Read more...] about What’s Going On in Ivory Coast?