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MKO Abiola
4 hours ago
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called on former military president Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) to reveal the full details behind the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, urging him to disclose those responsible for preventing its declaration. The former governor of Abia State also urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to recognise the winner of…
Ex-MKO aide, Fasakin, slams IBB’s book, urges PBAT to probe Abiola’s death
6 hours ago
Dr. Wale Fasakin, the Personal Assistant (P.A.) to the winner of the 1993 presidential election, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, has joined many Nigerians in condemning the former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB)'s book launch last week. He described the event as "Nigeria's newest comedy of errors." He told newsmen…
3 days ago
Elder statesman, Chief Chekwas Okorie, has stated that the admission by former military head of state, General Ibrahim Babangida(rtd) that thelate Chief MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential elections has vindicatedthe former National Chairman of the National Electoral Commission
4 days ago
Elder statesman, Chief Chekwas Okorie, stated on Thursday that the admission by former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangid
20 Feb
Former military president, retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday accepted full responsibility for the annulment of the June 12, 1993
IBB
20 Feb
Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (retd), has said that the annulment of the 1993 Presidential Election was annulled for national interest. Moshood Kashimawo Abiola of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Bashir Tofa of the National Republican Party (NRC) contested the annulled election. Speaking at the launch of his autobiography in Abuja, Babangida…
MKO Abiola
20 Feb
Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), has finally admitted that Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election. He also expressed regret over the annulment in his newly launched autobiography. The book titled, "A Journey In Service"unveiled today in Abuja, was reviewed by former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.…
Adebanjo
15 Feb
On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Pa Ayo Adebanjo called a press conference at his Lekki, Lagos State residence to address the state of the nation and warn the government against tampering with freedom of speech.
7 Feb
It is a settled fact that Anthony Eromosele Enahoro (July 22, 1923 - December 15, 2010) was an outstanding product of Nigeria’s pre-independence era.
Babangida
8 Dec
Romania's top court on Friday annulled ongoing presidential elections over alleged irregularities after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu topped the first round -- a decision with precedents around the world in the past two decades. 1. Gabon: coup - An hour after the announcement of Ali Bongo Ondimba's election to a third term as president on…
3 Oct
An internationally celebrated children’s books author, speaker and podcast host, Mrs. Olamidotun Votu-Obada, has launched a book, titled “Be Inspired By The Greatest, The Big Series,” to celebrate the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, whose democratic election on June 12, 1993 was annulled by the government of Ibrahim Babangida. According to her, due…
IGP sues female lawyer, three others over Barewa Old Boys Abuja land
16 Sep
A group known as Transparency Network and Public Interest Initiative (TNPII) has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to demand swift action on a petition filed by the Abiola Estate against Kola and Wuraola Zulikat Abiola, over family properties. The petition alleged severe misconduct, including fraud, corruption, and unauthorised diversion of funds intended…

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The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has sued the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for alleged defamation. This followed a drama that ensued in the Senate, which saw Akpoti-Uduaghan lamenting that the new sitting arrangement in the chambers was unfavourable to her. She also raised concerns that her contributions at plenary were…
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Journalists of the Correspondents' Chapel of the Abia State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have expressed concern that despite the provisions of three (3) extant Acts—namely, the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act of 2011, the Fiscal Responsibility (FR) Act of 2007, and the Public Procurement (PP) Act of 2007—the Acts have not…
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Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago of Niger State has observed with dismay how petty traders and hawkers are being exploited with multiple taxes and has ordered the immediate ban on collecting taxes from them across the state. The governor announced the ban while speaking with the Government House press crew in Minna on Tuesday, 25th February…
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An aspirant in the Anambra State governorship election slated for November 8, 2025, Obiora Okonkwo, has submitted the expression of interest and nomination forms to qualify him to contest the April 5 primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Okonkwo, who arrived at the national headquarters of the APC in Abuja, was received by…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will not extend registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) after March 8. This is contained in statement to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday by the Boards Spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin. Benjamin said the registration period which began on Feb. 3, would end on…