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2Baba, Falz, Timi Dakolo, Kenny Blaq, Annie Idibia, others gather for Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless #Powerof1 Press Conference
Legendary music icon 2Baba, alongside popular rapper/actor Falz, Nollywood star Annie Idibia, comedian Kenny Blaq, singer Timi Dakolo and other industry hot shots were gathered for a press conference; put…
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The good and bad of Buhari’s June 12 declaration
It took 25 years to happen — long enough for the dream to have evaporated — but Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola has finally taken his place in history as…
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Recognizing June 12: This could be Buhari’s final act of reparation
After contesting and failing three times to be an elected president, the retired General Muhammadu Buhari, in 2015, got the consent of Nigerians to lead them. He did so under…
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[The Activism Blog] Buhari, June 12 and Democracy
Yesterday's events were so unprecedented, so unexpected of this government that no one saw it coming, call it the best kept secret of the Buhari presidency, you wouldn't be wrong.…
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It’s nearly 25 years late, but M.K.O. Abiola finally finds his place in Nigeria’s history
As a child, one of the most important political events in my life was the June 1993 elections for several reasons. Three of the most important men in my childhood…
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Timi Dakolo and his yard people; the #MadeInNigeria pimped out ride | See our top 10 photos from last week
Last week, fuel scarcity showed Nigerians shege and the madness continues. Still, Vice President Osinabjo thought it was a great time to release Christmas photos. Sigh. On the bright side,…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Atiku, Nathaniel Bassey + Police NG reportedly ask 11 year old child to forgive her 63 year old rapist
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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The Thread: The heroics of M.K.O Abiola
Today is June 12. In Nigeria, June 12 is significant for two reasons: first for the man, M.K.O Abiola whom people described as "larger than life" and symbolised charity, freedom…
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Simon Kolawole: Buhari’s battle with poetry and prose
by Simon Kolawole Mario Matthew Cuomo, former three-time governor of the American state of New York, was known for his poetic use of language in the political space. For instance,…
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Abiola’s family to FG: ‘Pay us presidential entitlements’
As the nation marks the 23rd anniversary of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, the family of the presumed winner of that historic election, MKO Abiola, on Sunday, called on…
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How MKO Abiola was arrested, imprisoned and eventually killed
June 12 will forever be an iconic date for democracy in the history of the Nigerian nation. On June 12, 1993, Nigeria conducted one of the fairest elections in its…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Buhari after Amnesty International report, Camouflage uniform banned, and more
Illegal immigration, trafficking is something most countries have been battling to eradicate as it congest certain countries. In the wake of this Nigeria, Spain are considering signing a Memorandum of…
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June 12: 7 quotes MKO Abiola will always be remembered for
Today is the 22nd annual commemoration of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election believed to have been won by late MKO Abiola. The entire election results were dubiously annulled by the…
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Dele Momodu: So my own Alhaji is gone!
by Dele Momodu I discovered his staying power was the ability to accommodate everyone while minding his own business. Those were very delicate days when it was dangerous to make…
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Nduka Obaigbena remembers: MKO Abiola & his last flight to South Africa (for Mandela)
by Nduka Obaigbena The publisher of ThisDay commemorated the June 12 anniversary last year by recalling late politician MKO Abiola's last trip to Johannesburg, South Africa - to attend the…
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Dele Momodu: The day Abiola died
On Monday June 14, I got through to Nduka Obaigbena in Lagos who had some high-level information that Abiola was going to win the election but that it would be…
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MKO’s death was a blessing for his wives – Kola Abiola
by Femi Adesina He’s built like a boxer, a wrestler or a weightlifter. And why wouldn’t he be? He works out in a gymnasium daily, and has hiking and mountain…
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Afe Babalola: National Assembly should reject renaming of Unilag
by Afe Babalola (SAN) On May 29 2012, His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan announced the decision of the Federal Government of Nigeria to rename the University of Lagos after the…
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Abimbola Adelakun: June 12 and MKO’s mishonour
by Abimbola Adelakun MKO Abiola It was another June 12 on Tuesday. Like previous anniversaries, the Federal Government left the date to be marked mainly in the South-West and this…
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Dele Momodu: The MKO Abiola name has elevated the Unilag brand
by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, please, let me say it the way it is said in African traditional societies, Chief Moshood Abiola’s head is not sleeping in heaven. The man…
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#MAUL: “Goodluck Jonathan’s gift horse” by Wole Soyinka
Let me end by stressing that my position remains the same as it was when the University of Ife was re-named Obafemi Awolowo University. I deplored it at the time,…
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PHOTOS: Chaos as Unilag students take over 3rd Mainland Bridge
by Hauwa Gambo These guys mean business. Photos by Unilag Campus Correspondent, Odia Akhibi
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