Tag: Gowon
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Gowon: There’s still hope for Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso’s return to ECOWAS
Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, and ex-Foreign Affairs Minister, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, have voiced optimism that Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso will eventually rejoin the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as diplomatic efforts to mend ties continue.
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No place for military incursion in Nigeria – Gowon
A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on Wednesday said that in spite of the imperfections in democracy, the era of military rule must remain behind Nigeria. Gowon stated this in Abuja at the unveiling of a book titled “Military Factor in Nigerian History, 1960-2018” by
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Obasanjo to Gowon: “Many people pleaded on my behalf to Abacha but I was not aware you were among’
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has replied former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), who said that he (Gowon) pleaded with the late General Sani Abacha not to execute him. Obasanjo in response said many people had pleaded on his behalf but he was never aware of the fact that General Gowon was among. Recall…
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Gowon’s invitation to lead prayer for Otti’s inauguration condemned
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Hon Promise Uzoma Okoro has condemned the Abia State Governor-elect, Dr. Alex Ottion his decision of inviting a former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon for an inaugural prayer ahead of his swearing-in. Okoro, in a statement made available on Thursday, said the handlers of the
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Osinbajo, Gowon, Jonathan, others attend Shonekan’s funeral
Osinbajo, Gowon, Jonathan, others attend Shonekan’s funeral
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Becoming Head of State at 31 not planned, it just happened – Gowon
A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retired), on Friday said he was petrified when he emerged Nigeria’s Head of State at age 31. The retired army general became the third Nigerian president and the youngest ever, on Aug. 1, 1966, before his 32nd birthday on Oct.19, 1966. At a virtual reality history competition…
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Some individuals against peace in Nigeria – Gowon
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd), on Thursday raised the alarm that some persons with evil motives did not want peace to prevail in Nigeria. Gowon, however, expressed optimism that through prayers, the country would overcome such challengers so that Nigeria would not break up. He spoke at a thanksgiving…
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Nigerian leaders, followers must avert another civil war – Gowon, others
Eminent Nigerians, including a former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, have spoken on the need for the ghost of the civil war which ended 50 years ago to be permanently buried. They said doing so required dialogue and enthronement of democratic tenets/ principles in the country. The others…
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Why I cannot celebrate Gowon at 85 – Fani-Kayode
Nigeria’s former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has given reason why he cannot felicitate with former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon as he turned 85 years. He said Gowon and other commanders during the civil war slaughtered three million Biafran civilians, which he described one of the greatest genocides in history. According to him, he…
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Nigeria’s unity, not negotiable – Gowon
A former Head of State, Retired General Yakubu Gowon, has reiterated his commitment to the unity and oneness of Nigeria. Gowon made this assertion on Tuesday at an exhibition in honour of one of the country’s foremost physician, Emeritus Prof. Oladipo Akinkugbe in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the exhibition…