Tag: Gowon
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Independence: Osinbajo, Gowon, Kumuyi, others optimistic of a greater Nigeria
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday said Nigeria will be great again. He spoke during the 58th Independence Day Interdenominational Service at the National Christian Centre in Abuja. According to him, the season for Nigeria’s promotion and progress has come. He said: “This anniversary is an opportunity to bless our nation. Nigeria, this 58th year…
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Killings: We are not criminals, police cannot invite us, Miyetti Allah replies Gowon
The National Coordinator of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in Benue State, Alhaji Garus Gololo, has described the call for the interrogation of the leadership of Miyetti Allah by former military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), over killings by suspected Fulani herdsmen as uncalled for and unbefitting of an elder statesman.…
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Killings in Nigeria could lead to a religious war – Gowon
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd), has expressed serious concerns over the security situation in the country, saying that the situation if not immediately addressed, could lead to a religious war. Gowon spoke on Saturday at the Benue People’s House, Makurdi, when he visited Governor Samuel Ortom to commiserate with the government and…
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Happening Now: Osinbajo, Gowon, Shonekan, Dogara attend Christmas Carol inside Aso Rock
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; a former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.); a former Head of Interim National Government, Ernest Shonekan; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara , are among dignitaries currently attending the 2017 Christmas Praise Concert inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church…
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Why Nigeria can’t restructure – Gowon
Former head of state, Yakubu Gowon has said the current composition of Nigeria makes it difficult for restructuring to take place – considering “Nigeria is made up of over 500 ethnic groups, languages and dialects“. The Former Head of State gave the statement while speaking at Minna, Niger State. According to him, there would be…
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‘We won’t allow Gowon to lie against Ojukwu,’ says IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra on Thursday asked a former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, to stop making provocative and false statements against the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu- Ojukwu and the civil war. Gowon had recently in an interview with a private television station said Ojukwu’s lies caused the civil war in the country between…
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‘I established NYSC to initiate reconciliation after civil war’ – Gowon
…says scheme has achieved its mandate A former Military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, says he is proud of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for achieving its mandate in its 44 years of existence. Gowon made the statement in Abuja on Friday when the NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Sulaiman Kazaure, and other top management…
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Gowon @ 85: Dogara pays tribute to former head of State
…Says Gowon is symbol of genuine statesmanship, patriotism The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has paid a glowing tribute to former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, describing him as an inspirational leader and symbol of genuine patriotism and statesmanship. In a message to mark General Gowon’s 85th Birthday, issued by…
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Easter: Shun denomination, embrace unity, Gowon advises Christians
Former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has advised Christians in Nigeria to shun denomination and embrace unity. Gowon gave this advice during the Kaltungo Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Gospel centenary in Kaltungo, Gombe State on Saturday. Gowon, who was also the chairman of the occasion, said the focus of Christians should be…