Abdulsalami Abubakar
16 Nov
Former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has called for a peaceful and enabling environment to pave the way for the desired development in the country. Abubakar stated that governance is difficult in an atmosphere that lacks peace. Speaking at the 4th convocation ceremony of PAMO University of Medical Sciences (PUMS) held at the…
16 Nov
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former head of state, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar and Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, are among other eminent leaders expected at this year’s Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Annual Awards Lecture.
3 Oct
Former Head of State, Gen, Abdulsalami Abubakar says 4660 people were killed in 2020, another 2660 civilians lost their lives in 2021 in the Sahel region due to insecurity. Abubakar made this known at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Inaugural Annual International Lecture. READ ALSO:NURTW Nasarawa denies members involvement in soldiers’ killing The Lecture…
26 Sep
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), and erstwhile ECOWAS Commission President and African Union Chief Mediator on Sudan, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, are among dignitaries who have confirmed their intention to grace the Inaugural Annual International
12 Sep
The climate ahead of the Edo State’s governorship election became disturbingly warm yesterday as Governor Godwin Obaseki indicated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may not sign today’s peace accord.
6 Aug
Plans have been concluded for the public presentation of the autobiography of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, in Abuja. The book, with the title, "Judging with Justice", is to be unveiled on the Jurist’s 70th birthday. The book engaged the narrative of the life and career of Justice Ariwoola. While addressing…
26 May
Former Heads-of-State, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar have said the National Examinations Council (NECO) is crucial to the educational development of the country.
25 May
Former Nigerian heads of state, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar have said the National Examinations Council (NECO) is crucial to the educational development of the country. [AD] The former military leaders commended the Registrar of the Council, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi for the various reforms he has initiated since assumption of office.…
10 May
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) on Friday joined other distinguished Nigerians to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the first privately owned university in Nigeria, Igbinedion University Okada (IUO) in Edo State. Speaking at the 25th Anniversary, former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) who was…
30 Apr
Vice Chancellor, Igbinedion University Okada, Prof Lawrence Ezemonye on Tuesday said the institution will honour President Bola Tinubu, Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, and Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar for their exceptional contributions to the development of the country. Ezemonye added that Igbinedion University will be celebrating the week-long event with the commencement of a free medical…
6 Mar
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