Tag: Yakubu Gowon

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 ...

Mr Gowon, a retired general, said that Mr Ejoor believed in the unity of Nigeria.

Yakubu Gowon said he pledged "full loyalty to my nation, my country, and the new government."

The president gave approval to the ministry of education to rehabilitate dilapidated structures and construct new classrooms in unity schools.

About 15 ex-corps members who suffered disability during their service year were also recognised.

The exam was re-scheduled to give states with low registration of candidates the opportunity to register for it.

The National Assembly has approved a N30,000 minimum wage for workers.

Mr Obasanjo also says maybe people can sit down and write an official history of the war.

Mr Gowon is a regular election observer in Nigeria