Tag: Head of State
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113 countries yet to have woman head of state – UN
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, also known as UN Women has said 113 countries have never had a woman Head of State and only 26 are led by a woman today.
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I’m still around and well – Yakubu Gowon
Following the death rumour that went viral on Monday, former Nigeria’s Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon has spoken concerning it through his aide. Gowon’s death rumour was debunked by his personal aide, Adeyeye E. Ajayi, via a statement on social media on Monday night.
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ECOWAS Heads make decision on Niger crisis
The ECOWAS Heads of State and Government have agreed to continue the dialogue option while not dismantling the existing sanctions taken at the last summit. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, disclosed
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I predicted ex-Nigerian Head of State, Abacha’s death – Pastor Ibiyeomie
Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministries has revealed that he predicted the death of Former Nigerian Head of State, General Sani Abacha. He also said Abacha died because of pride, as he exalted himself and gave not glory to God. Ibiyeomie, in his sermon on Sunday said there were several peopl
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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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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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Why I was overthrown in 1985 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that he was overthrown in 1985 for his tough stance on Naira devaluation and increament of petroleum products. He made this known in Abuja on Friday night, during the 2016 regimental dinner organized by the presidential brigade of guards. The president used the opportunity to reinstate the resolve of his…
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How former Head of State almost killed me – Pastor Adeboye
The General Overseer (G. O.) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed pointers that former military Head of State, late General Sani Abacha made an attempt to assassinate him, but ended up dying. The G. O. of the RCCG, who also revealed he once asked God to kill him,…