By Correspondent Chinyere Ogbonna – President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has signed the Freedom of Information Bill,FOI, 2011 into law. The Bill which was passed by the outgoing National Assembly was conveyed to the Presidency on Friday, May 27, 2011. President Jonathan assented to it on Saturday, May 28. The objective of the Act is to make public records and information more freely available, and to also protect public records and information to the extent that it will be consistent with the public interest and the protection of personal privacy. The FOI Act also seeks to protect serving public officers from... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, June 1st 2011 |
By Correspondent Chinyere Ogbonna – The Senate has blamed security agencies for lack of intelligence that would have prevented the increasing rate of bombing incidences across the country. Senate President, Senator David Mark says the manner in which the bombs are being detonated makes obvious that it is done by professionals that can be detected if the security agencies are alert to their duty. Senator Mark expressed worry on the implications of the various bomb explosions on the nation’s economy and image to the international communities. A day after the inauguration of President Goodluck Jonathan and 26 state governors across... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, June 1st 2011 |
By Correspondent Chinyere Ogbonna – 1.My Dear Compatriots, I stand in humble gratitude to you, this day, having just sworn to the oath of office as President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of our great nation. I thank you all, fellow citizens, for the trust and confidence, which you have demonstrated through the power of your vote. I want to assure you, that I will do my utmost at all times, to continue to deserve your trust. I would like to specially acknowledge the presence in our midst today, of Brother Heads of State and Government, who have come to... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, June 1st 2011 |
By Correspondent Chinyere Ogbonna – President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been sworn in for his first full elected term as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Sunday May 29, 2011. Heads of state from across Africa, foreign dignitaries, religious leaders and traditional rulers gathered in Eagle Square in the centre of Abuja , the nation’s capital for the swearing-in ceremony and military parade to mark the start of his four-year term. Dr. Jonathan who won elections held in April, said in his inaugural speech “As president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria I will discharge my duties to... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, June 1st 2011 |
By Correspondent Chinyere Ogbonna – Activities marking the Presidential inauguration of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan have begun with an inter-denominational service held at the Christian Centre in Abuja, where the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsajafor advised president Jonathan to make deliberate efforts to end corruption in the country. Pastor Oritsajafor and other men of God at the service prayed God to grant Dr. Jonathan and his team the wisdom to direct the nation’s affairs as well as the peace of the country. In his remarks, President Jonathan appreciated the presence of all past leaders... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, May 29th 2011 |
