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US, UK arms embargo forced Nigeria to seek Soviet support during civil war — Gowon
Former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has said that the refusal of the United States and the United Kingdom to supply arms during the civil war pushed his government to seek military assistance from the Soviet Union and other unconventional sources, including a Lebanese arms dealer. Gowon made the revelation in his autobiography, My Life of Duty and Allegiance,…
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Danjuma donates N3bn, Dangote N500m, Rabiu N25m at Gowon’s book launch
Former Minister of Defence, Theophilus Danjuma, on Tuesday donated N3 billion during the public presentation of the autobiography of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, held in Abuja. The autobiography, titled My Life of Duty and Allegiance, was unveiled at a high-profile ceremony attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu, alongside senior government officials, members of…
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NLNG commends Olukoyede’s efforts in fight against financial crimes
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG), Leye Falade, has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, for what he described as significant achievements in the fight against corruption, economic sabotage and financial crimes in Nigeria. Falade gave the commendation on Tuesday during a courtesy visit…
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In devastating blow, Nigeria-US joint strikes takes out 175 terrorists, key figures
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that ongoing joint counterterrorism operations between Nigerian forces and the United States Africa Command have led to the elimination of 175 ISIS terrorists in North-East Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the coordinated strikes, which began a few days ago, had recorded significant…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima, Abdulsalami, Sultan, Bishop Kukah grace Gowon’s book presentation in Abuja
Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar and Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese Matthew Kukah were among dignitaries who attended the presentation of a book by former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, in Abuja. The event, held on Tuesday, attracted political leaders, traditional rulers, clerics and other prominent Nigerians who…
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Shettima: Some told Tinubu I planned to kill him with campaign outfits I got him
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that some individuals attempted to create distrust between him and President Bola Tinubu shortly after they assumed office, alleging that traditional garments he gifted Tinubu during the 2023 campaign had been spiritually manipulated. Shettima made the revelation on Tuesday in Abuja during the public presentation of the autobiography of former military Head of State Yakubu…
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Gowon’s memoir offers lessons for Nigeria’s national unity, stability — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described the newly presented autobiography of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, as a “national compass” capable of guiding Nigeria’s future and strengthening unity across regional and religious divides. Tinubu made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja at the public presentation of Gowon’s memoir held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. He was represented…
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How Obasanjo paid my bills in London, earned my lifelong support — Gowon
Former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon has revealed how Olusegun Obasanjo once helped him financially while they were both undergoing military training in London — a gesture he said earned Obasanjo his lifelong support and mentorship in the Nigerian Army. In his autobiography, My Life of Duty and Allegiance, unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja, Gowon recounted arriving in London…
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Nigerian MBA student, athlete killed in suspected robbery attack in US
A Nigerian athlete and postgraduate student, Oluwabukola Pereira, has been shot dead during a suspected robbery incident at a car service centre in Lockland, Ohio, United States. Pereira, 30, was working as a cashier at the facility when the incident occurred on May 8. According to reports, the attacker allegedly fled with about $1,500 after the shooting. The deceased, a…
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JUST IN: Tinubu orders rescue of abducted Oyo school victims, condemns killing of teacher
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the reported killing of one of the teachers abducted during a raid on schools in Oyo State, describing the act as barbaric and assuring residents that efforts to rescue the remaining victims are ongoing. Armed bandits invaded the Esiele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State last Friday, abducting staff, students and pupils…
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