Last week, Nigeria as a nation celebrated the post-humous honour granted to Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and the recognition that was given to the 1993 elections. However, much of this joy seemed restricted to certain age demographics. Specifically, only the people who had lived during his own run for the presidency seemed to suggest... Read More

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Buhari hosts youth corpers in his Daura home (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday hosted members of the National Youth Service Corps serving in Daura, his hometown. President Buhari who posted a picture of the visit of the corps members on his personal Twitter account, @MBuhari said he always appreciated General Yakubu Gowon for initiating the scheme. He said, “Youth Corpers serving in Daura... Read More

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Why Ojukwu thought I would never go to war – General Gowon

by James Sambo A former military head of state, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, says the leader of the defunct Biafra, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, never expected him to go to war because of his status as a ‘Born Again Christian’. According to Gowon, who led Nigerian forces during the Nigerian civil war from 1967-1970, the Biafran warlord felt... Read More

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Dele Momodu: A road littered with thorns

by Dele Momodu I’m under no illusion that any nation is governed by saints. But the greatest countries in the world are usually led by aspiring Angels, those who wish to be close to God even if they let him down occasionally like we all do. “Have you heard how they catch monkeys in... Read More

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Night of Tributes held for Late Prof. Dora Akunyili (PHOTOS)

by Azubuike Azikiwe To honour the Late Professor Dora Akunyili, a night of Tributes was held on Monday, 25 August, at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano, Onyeka Onwenu, Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, former Ministers of Education and health, Obiageli Ezekwesili, and Prof ABC Nwosu, former military head... Read More

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