He may not have made anyone’s list on the prophets to watch out for in 2018 but apparently, Prophet Tomi has made some pretty big predictions in the past. Madiba’s death? Tomi prophesied it. Conservatives winning over Labour and David Cameron emerging as Britain’s Prime Minister at a time no one thought that could happen?... Read More

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August 12, 2017

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Why I decided to retire 93 officers in one day – Obasanjo

A former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said he decided to retire 93 officers in a day in order to rid the force of officers capable of staging a coup d’état, and that ensured the survival of the Fourth Republic. He said it was the only option at that time that was capable of making the... Read More

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June 12, 2017

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“June 12 is the mother of May 29” – Bola Tinubu (READ)

The former governor of Lagos State, and National leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, said the June 12 experience led to the eventual end of military dictatorship. Tinubu said that “June 12 is the mother of May 29” and that the annulment of the June 12 election is a “bitter pill to swallow”.... Read More

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June 12, 2017

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Atiku describes the June 12 experience as “unforgettable” (READ)

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has described the June 12 experience as an unforgotten history. In a statement by his Media Office in Abuja, on Sunday, Atiku said the June 12 and the events around it “are part of our country’s history and cannot be forgotten, especially because of the unity and comradeship displayed by... Read More

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June 1, 2017

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Has military rule delved into LUTH?

by Samuel Okike The month of May was definitely a rollercoaster, with countless scandalous and controversial news making headlines. When we thought things couldn’t get any dirtier, we were ushered out of the month with another bombshell: management of LUTH barring resident doctors from gaining entrance into their secretariat. Security officials engaging in physical combat... Read More

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May 30, 2017

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Democracy is not something we can exchange for something else – Reuben Abati (READ)

Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to former president, Goodluck Jonathan, Reuben Abati, in a new publication, talked about how democracy cannot be exchanged for any other type of government. This is in reaction to recent talks of military men parleying with politicians to organise a coup, and the Biafran struggle. In the article titled, ‘Democracy,... Read More

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May 29, 2017

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Nigeria is not a democratic state – Balarabe Musa

Former governor of old Kaduna State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Balarebe Musa, has observed that from 1999 to date, Nigeria is still experiencing military rule. “All that Nigerians have experienced from 1999 to date is a military dictatorship transfering power to a civilian dictatorship,” he said. Speaking to Daily Post in Kaduna, Monday, Musa furiously asked, “Where... Read More

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May 29, 2017

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YNaija Editorial: Celebrating the 18 years of “democrazy” that have taught us freedom

On this day in 1999, a new chapter in the history of Nigeria was opened: the military went back to the barracks and their constitutional role of protecting Nigeria’s territorial integrity. Most importantly, we gained the freedom to elect our own political leaders. We have come a long way since President Olusegun Obasanjo was sworn... Read More

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October 27, 2016

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BLOOD MONEY IV: History of ethnic clashes in Delta

Mophoto via JohannesIn Nigeria, the gift is a curse. That the country is a culturally diverse society with over 500 different ethnic groups is at the root of many of its problems. The Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba: the three largest tribes are the most popularly known of Nigeria’s over 200 million-strong population but there are... Read More

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abacha, blood money, ethnic crises, Ijaw, itsekiri, Military rule, Niger Delta, sticky, Urhobo

October 3, 2016

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Opinion: Nigeria at 56- the fortes and foibles

by Jide Ojo Hearty congratulations to fellow Nigerians on this auspicious occasion of our dear motherland’s 56 independence anniversary! Nigeria, the giant of Africa gained independence from Britain, her colonial master on October 1, 1960. Prior to that, she had experienced over two hundred years of slavery and hundred years of colonial rule. Many are... Read More

56th anniversary, Justice, Media, Military rule, nigeria

June 12, 2016

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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 history which saw Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola emerge as President. His victory was however short-lived as the then Head of State, Ibrahim Babaginda annulled the... Read More

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June 8, 2016

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Abacha’s coup speech… after Shagari was overthrown and Buhari installed (Full Text)

Today marks the 18th year of the death of General Sani Abacha, former Nigerian military Head of State. Abacha was born on September 20, 1943 and lived an eventful life until June 8, 1998 when he died in power. The first administration of Muhammadu Buhari as Military Head of State was carefully planned and executed... Read More

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January 14, 2012

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Throwback Hit: General Abacha’s coup address

By Wlfred Okiche There is anger in the land, yes. The Federal Government’s fuel subsidy removal decision has been a bitter pill to swallow even too much to bear. We are enraged, justifiably so. Enough is finally enough! While we protest, while we scream, while we threaten, while we tweet and while we regret, let... Read More

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Why I decided to retire 93 officers in one day – Obasanjo

“June 12 is the mother of May 29” – Bola Tinubu (READ)

Atiku describes the June 12 experience as “unforgettable” (READ)

Has military rule delved into LUTH?

Democracy is not something we can exchange for something else – Reuben Abati (READ)

Nigeria is not a democratic state – Balarabe Musa

YNaija Editorial: Celebrating the 18 years of “democrazy” that have taught us freedom

BLOOD MONEY IV: History of ethnic clashes in Delta

Opinion: Nigeria at 56- the fortes and foibles

How MKO Abiola was arrested, imprisoned and eventually killed

Abacha’s coup speech… after Shagari was overthrown and Buhari installed (Full Text)

Throwback Hit: General Abacha’s coup address

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