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Nigeria's only President who valued the lives of citizens ahead of his personal ambition is 68 today.Here is a timeline ...
21/11/2025

Nigeria's only President who valued the lives of citizens ahead of his personal ambition is 68 today.

Here is a timeline of his unique destiny turnaround that has made him more popular globally since leaving office.

1. 1957–1970s: Humble beginnings

Born in Otuoke, a small riverside village with no electricity or basic amenities.
Walked long distances to school; lacked shoes as a child.
Destiny turn: Rising from one of the most modest backgrounds among all Nigerian presidents.

2. 1999: Chosen as Deputy Governor (Unexpected)

After working as an education inspector and lecturer, he entered politics quietly.
Was not a major political figure but was selected as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State.
Destiny turn: His first major political office came without intense struggle.

3. 2005: Becomes Governor by circumstance

Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha was impeached.
Jonathan, the deputy, automatically became Governor of Bayelsa State.
Destiny turn: Elevated by events outside his control.

4. 2007: Picked as Vice Presidential candidate (Also unexpected)

Umaru Musa Yar’Adua needed a running mate.
Jonathan was selected due to political balancing, not personal ambition.
Became Vice President of Nigeria at 50.
Destiny turn: Again, he was chosen, not seeking.

5. 2010: Doctrine of Necessity makes him Acting President

Yar’Adua fell ill and was absent for months.
National Assembly invoked the Doctrine of Necessity, making Jonathan the Acting President.
Destiny turn: A historic constitutional intervention pushed him forward.

6. May 2010: Became President after Yar’Adua’s passing

Upon Yar’Adua’s passing, Jonathan was sworn in as the 14th Head of State.
Destiny turn: Became president through a mix of fate, circumstance, and political history.

7. 2011: Wins presidential election

Contested and won one of Nigeria’s most competitive elections.
First Nigerian president from a minority ethnic group.
Destiny turn: Broke a major historical barrier.

8. 2015: Peacefully concedes defea

the Ijaw Republic MapThe Ijaw Republic stands today as a living testament to the resilience, identity, and unbroken spir...
07/11/2025

the Ijaw Republic Map

The Ijaw Republic stands today as a living testament to the resilience, identity, and unbroken spirit of the Ijaw people — a nation bound by blood, heritage, and purpose.

The map before you represents the official territorial definition of the Ijaw Republic, encompassing the historical homelands and settlements of the Ijaw Nation across the Niger Delta. This land — richly endowed with natural resources, deep waterways, and cultural legacy — extends through the present-day regions of Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Ondo, Edo, Akwa Ibom States among others.

Our republic is organized into three core Regions of Zones:

Western Region or Zone – Covering the Ijaw territories in Ondo and Delta States.

Central Region or Zone – Anchored in Bayelsa, the spiritual and administrative heartland of the Ijaw Nation.

Eastern Region Or Zone – Spanning Ijaw communities in Rivers, Akwa Ibom.

This map, produced by the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and ratified by our leadership council, serves not only as a geographical reference but as a declaration of unity and vision. It symbolizes our right to self-identity, self-determination, and governance rooted in justice, equity, and the advancement of all Ijaw sons and daughters.

Under the leadership of General Ditari, the Ijaw Republic remains committed to peaceful development, cooperation with neighboring nations and peoples, and the total liberation of Ijaw land from poverty, marginalization and underdevelopment

NDDC DEMANDS RETRACTION AND APOLOGY FROM DAILY TIMES AND PUNCH NEWSPAPERS The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, ...
31/10/2025

NDDC DEMANDS RETRACTION AND APOLOGY FROM DAILY TIMES AND PUNCH NEWSPAPERS

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has demanded a retraction and apology from the Punch and Daily Times newspapers over an alleged coup rumour against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The Commission’s Legal Counsel, ADEDIPE AND ADEDIPE Legal Practitioners, in a strongly worded letter signed by Chief Ayodeji Adedipe, SAN, demanded that The Punch, the Daily Times and others retract the offensive and false publication and tender an unreserved public apology.

Adedipe said the report, “falsely alleged that Dr Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), was arrested by military intelligence for allegedly co-sponsoring a failed coup plot against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“The publication further claimed, without any factual or evidential basis, that Dr Ogbuku transferred funds from NDDC contracts to finance an alleged coup plot. These allegations are entirely false, malicious, and defamatory.”

According to the letter, “Dr Ogbuku categorically denies these baseless claims. Neither he nor any staff of the Commission have been invited, arrested or interrogated by any authority in connection with any alleged coup plot or financial misconduct. The publication represents a gross violation of journalistic ethics, as no attempt was made to contact or verify the story with him or the NDDC before its release.

“This reckless and damaging report has caused Dr. Ogbuku and his family severe emotional distress, embarrassment, and reputational harm. Friends, associates, and colleagues have inundated him with calls expressing shock and concern over the false claims.

“Accordingly, through his legal representatives, Dr Ogbuku and the Commission have demanded the following from both Daily Times and the Punch Newspaper:

1. Immediate retraction of the defamatory publication from all their news platforms; and

2. Publication of a written ap

PUBLIC NOTICE PAP Scholarship Is Free The Presidential Amnesty Programme wishes to reiterate that its scholarship scheme...
30/10/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

PAP Scholarship Is Free

The Presidential Amnesty Programme wishes to reiterate that its scholarship scheme is free of charge.

The PAP, once again, alerts members of the public, particularly, Niger Deltans, that the scholarship application process for undergraduate and post-graduate programmes does not involve payment of money.

The PAP does not accept money or encourage same in exchange for services, including the placement of successful applicants in institutions for admissions in any academic year.

This clarification has, again, become necessary following complaints to the Office of the Administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro, that some unscrupulous PAP stakeholders and dubious individuals are allegedly collecting money from parents and guardians with all sorts of fake assurances of admissions.

We have warned against this fraudulent act before now. No applicant, parent or guardian should pay money to anybody for the PAP scholarship programme. If you pay money to anybody, you do so at your own risk.

The management of the PAP under the leadership of Dr Otuaro will not hesitate to take drastic measures against anybody caught involved in this nefarious act.

Signed:
Mr Igoniko Oduma
Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme.
29/10/2025.

30/10/2025

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Court halts impeachment moves against Bayelsa Deputy Governor A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Baye...
29/10/2025

Court halts impeachment moves against Bayelsa Deputy Governor

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, the Speaker of the House and five others to appear before it to show cause why they should not be stopped from making any move to impeach the Deputy Governor of the state, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo pending hearing and determination of a motion on notice to that effect.

The trial Judge, Justice Emeka gave the order on October 27, while ruling on an ex-parte motion marked, FHC/ABJ/CS/2219/2025 filed by the Bayelsa state Deputy Governor against the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, the Speaker of the State Assembly, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Director, Department of State Services (DSS), Attorney General of Bayelsa state, the Chief Judge of Bayelsa state and the Clerk, Bayelsa State House of Assembly.

The plaintiff, Senator Ewhrudjakpo had, in the motion filed on October 17 prayed the court for an order of interim injunction directing the defendants to appear and show cause why the prayers for interim injunction in the motion on notice pending before the court should not be granted against them pending the hearing and determination of the aforesaid motion on notice.

He also prays for an order of court restraining the defendants from, "Removing or impeaching him as the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa state arid by disregarding the provision of Section 188(5), (6), (7)(a), (b), (8), (9) and (11) and Section 36(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) on the decision of the plaintiff not to defect/decamp from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or any registered political party before the expiration of his four years tenure as an elected deputy governor of Bayelsa state pending hearing of the motion on notice".

The Deputy Governor also wants an order restraining the defendants from initiating impeachment notice, impeachment pr

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY PASSES MOTION TO REGULATE ARBITRARY RENT INCREASE~ As Hon. Pamoh, others advocate for actionThe Bayels...
28/10/2025

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY PASSES MOTION TO REGULATE ARBITRARY RENT INCREASE
~ As Hon. Pamoh, others advocate for action

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging the Ministry of Lands and Survey and other relevant agencies to regulate arbitrary rent increases in the state, particularly in Yenagoa and other urban centres.

Speaking in support of the motion, the lawmaker representing Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency 1, Hon. Pamoh Werinipre, emphasized the need for both government and landlords to consider the prevailing economic challenges faced by citizens and to fix house rents and agency fees at affordable rates.

In their separate contributions, the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Michael Ogbere, the Leader of the House, Rt. Hon. Monday-Bubou Obolo, and Hon. Omubo Ayonatiminyo all affirmed that since the welfare and security of the people remain the primary responsibility of government, the House is obligated to act swiftly in addressing such a distressing situation.

Hon. Barr. Tare Porri, who sponsored the motion, noted that the alarming rent hikes have made it increasingly difficult for civil servants and low-income earners to afford decent accommodation, with prices soaring from ₦120,000–₦200,000 per year to as high as ₦800,000–₦1,500,000.

Other lawmakers, including Hon. Living Mitin, Hon. Ben Selekaye Victor, and Hon. Daniel Charles, stressed that as representatives of the people, it was imperative for the House to respond to the widespread public outcry, noting that the hardship is even more pronounced in a predominantly civil service state like Bayelsa.

The House also advocated for the establishment of a Rent Control and Tenancy Regulation Law and a committee to mediate disputes between landlords and tenants.

In another development, the House considered and approved the report of its Committee on Women, Children Affairs, and Social Development on the Agency for Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2025.

Jonathan under pressure to drop 2027 Presidential ambition – PDPFormer President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly under i...
24/10/2025

Jonathan under pressure to drop 2027 Presidential ambition – PDP

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly under intense pressure to drop his speculated 2027 presidential ambition and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, Vanguard has gathered.

According to reliable sources, the pressure is being spearheaded by influential Niger Delta figures, including ex-militant leader Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo.

Some of Jonathan’s kinsmen in the Niger Delta are said to have urged him to shelve any plans to return to power and instead back Tinubu’s second-term bid.

Tompolo, sources said, recently visited Jonathan at his country home in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, to personally appeal to him on the matter. The visit reportedly took place on October 16, with Tompolo accompanied by the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), Chief Kestin Pondi, and the APC Deputy Governorship candidate in the 2023 Bayelsa election, Mr. Joshua Maciver, among others.

According to insider accounts, the meeting was primarily political and centred on persuading Jonathan to forgo the 2027 race. Tompolo was said to have told the former president that the prevailing sentiment among Niger Deltans was not favourable to his rumored ambition.

Tompolo, who also leads the PBAT Door-2-Door Movement, a grassroots campaign group advocating Tinubu’s re-election, reportedly informed Jonathan that the Niger Delta largely supports Tinubu’s continuation in office. He warned that Jonathan might not receive the expected “home support” if he decided to run.

A source familiar with the discussion said: “Tompolo came to see His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, in Otuoke, on Friday, October 16, in what was a happy reunion after over a decade. Contrary to reports that the visit was about peace and security in the Niger Delta, it was purely political.

Tompolo appealed to the former president to shelve his rumoured presidential bid in 2027.

He advised him not to be swayed by suggestions that he could unseat President Tinubu, noting that public sentiment across the Niger Delta and much of Nigeria currently favours Tinubu’s re-election.”

Another insider revealed that Jonathan acknowledged the wisdom in Tompolo’s counsel and promised to reflect on it before making his position public.

Speaking briefly to journalists after the m-door meeting, Jonathan said Tompolo’s . was to “review the prevailing peace in the Niger Delta,” without confirming or denying discussions about his 2027 political plans.
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Source. Vanguard News

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24/10/2025

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that it is still probing former Delta Governor and ex-vice ...
23/10/2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that it is still probing former Delta Governor and ex-vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ifeanyi Okowa, despite his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

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