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
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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
Jesse Jackson named prince of Ivory Coast kingdom of Sanwi
Written by The Telegraph Jesse Jackson has inherited the title of prince of the Ivory Coast kingdom of Sanwi from the late Michael Jackson. The American pastor and onetime presidential candidate was honoured at a ceremony with Amon N'Douffou V, king of the Agni people of the Krindjabo kingdom. The crowning ceremony was attended by bare-chested women. The king … [Read more...] about Jesse Jackson named prince of Ivory Coast kingdom of Sanwi