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How I saved Obasanjo from execution — Gowon
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has disclosed how he intervened to save former President Olusegun Obasanjo from being executed over allegations of a coup plot in 1995. Gowon recounted this at the inaugural Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival organized by the Plateau State Government. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the event, which also…
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VIDEO: Atiku hosts Peter Obi at his home in Adamawa
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, receives former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi in his Adamawa home. https://www.westernpost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WhatsApp-Video-2024-11-30-at-1.04.41-PM.mp4
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2027: Atiku Abubakar welcomes Peter Obi to Adamawa home
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election has welcomed former Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the same election, Peter Obi, to his Yola, Adamawa State residence. Obi, who is former governor of Anambra State, visited Atiku in his residence over the weekend. The duo, according to sources, discussed the matter…
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Abacha wouldn’t have overthrown Shonekan if i was allowed to resume as ADC- Bello Fadile
A retired colonel of the Nigerian Army, Babatunde Bello-Fadile, said the late General Sani Abacha won’t have wrested power from the interim government of late businessman Ernest Sonekan if he was allowed to resume as the aide-de-camp (ADC) of the interim president. “I was posted ADC to Sonekan. I don’t know why I was not allowed to resume. Still, if…
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Osun APC faults Adeleke’s governance, cites revenue mismanagement
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has criticized Governor Ademola Adeleke’s two-year administration, accusing it of failing to deliver tangible development and infrastructure despite substantial revenue inflows. At a press conference held in Osogbo on Thursday to mark Adeleke’s second anniversary in office, the APC’s Director of Media and Information, Chief Kola Olabisi, described…
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Civil society leaders urge Governor Adeleke to sustain service delivery
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A coalition of civil society leaders from across Nigeria has urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to remain focused on delivering high standards of governance despite criticisms. Speaking to journalists in Osogbo on Thursday, the team’s spokesperson, Declan Ihekaire, praised Adeleke’s administration for its commitment to fulfilling promises and implementing key initiatives across the state. “The…
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Bianca Ojukwu remains our member despite ministerial appointment- APGA National Chairman
The Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa, has declared that Bianca Ojukwu remains a member of the party despite her appointment as a minister by President Bola Tinubu. Bianca Ojukwu is one of the new ministers appointed by President Bola Tinubu when he reshuffled his cabinet in October. Though she was not a member of the…
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No amount of lies can blemish Obaseki’s legacies in Edo- Media Adviser
Crusoe Osagie, the Media Adviser to the immediate past Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said no amount of lies, blackmail and propaganda by Governor Monday Okpebholo and his media team can blemish his principal’s legacies. He said the former governor, in eight years, successfully transformed the fortunes of the people and placed the state on the path of accelerated…
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Edo Governor accuses Obaseki of scam over Stella Obasanjo Hospital
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has criticized the commissioning of the Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin City by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, labeling it a “scam.” Okpebholo alleged that the previous administration rushed to inaugurate the hospital as a completed project despite ongoing construction and incomplete procurement of equipment. During an inspection of the facility on Tuesday evening, the…
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OndoDecides2024: Aiyedatiwa extends olive branch to opposition
By Kunle Sanni Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday called on the opposition to collaborate with his administration in governing the state, urging them to “join hands with the winning party.” Governor Aiyedatiwa made the appeal during a visit to the State House, Abuja, where he and the Deputy Governor-elect, Olayide Adelami, presented their certificates of return to President…
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