Tag: Yakubu Gowon

Mr Gowon said this at the maiden edition of the Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival organised by the ...

The meeting, which commenced at about 12 noon at the Council Chambers of the Villa, is the first since President ...

Mr Gowon commended the NIPR for its role in sustaining national unity amidst diverse challenges.

Mr Gowon, who was one of the founders of ECOWAS as Nigeria's military head of state in May 1975, expressed ...

One of the books was written by ex-President Buhari's former spokesperson, Femi Adesina

President Tinubu also said the former president has not nominated anybody for an appointment into his government.

Mr Buhari says NYSC has provided opportunities for cross-cultural interactions and established formidable bridges for improved understanding.

Mr Gowon called on Nigerians to accept court judgements on election petitions amid the confidence crisis the Supreme Court has ...

93-year-old Ibrahim Lawal, a Yoruba community leader in Kaduna, said he started exercising his franchise as a voter in 1953 ...

Speakers at the launch of a book written by Governor Kayode Fayemi, say the country’s leaders need to work with ...

Mr Shonekan, who served as the Head of Interim National Government from August 26, 1993, to November 17, 1993, died ...

Ahmed Joda, a journalist who became a civil servant and was one of the so-called super federal permanent secretaries under ...

The coordinator also condemned calls in some quarters for the scrapping of the scheme, saying that the idea was worrisome.

This expenditure is a yearly ritual in the nation’s budgetary cycle, and by the end of this year, it would ...

The MP accused Mr Gowon of looting public treasury.

The heads of various security agencies like the police and the SSS are also attending the meeting.

"The dominant principle should be merit, Federal Character is essentially affirmative."

PREMIUM TIMES highlights some of the high points of Nigeria's 60-year journey.

The monthly allowance of NYSC members was recently increased from N19,000 to N33,000.

Yakubu Gowon said he thought loyal officers would quell any coup attempt in Nigeria, despite the spread of the menace ...

Mr Gowon served as military Head of State of Nigeria from 1966-1975.

Mr Ekaette, 80, from Akwa Ibom State, was a deputy governor of the state.

"We thank the Senate President for not doing anything funny," Mr Osinbajo said.

IITA also presents agricultural policy framework to Oyo State.

The president described the octogenarian as a man of strong convictions who does not hesitate to speak his mind on ...