While June 12 and its aftermath remains a brackish pit in the ocean of Nigeria’s history, Ernest Shonekan is widely credited as the man who brought “stability” at a time
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BY AMIR ABDULAZEEZ We have begun this new year on a very sad note following the death of one of Nigeria’s finest individuals, Bashir Othman Tofa. Aged 74, he died
There is that epochal moment — a landmark happening that defines a person’s life. Some people are the main characters when this significant moment happens. However, some are outshined by
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), former military head of state, says he “did the right thing” by annulling the June 12 general election. The former military ruler maintained that he took
Afenifere, Yoruba socio-cultural group, has described the excuse Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), former military head of state, gave for annulling
Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, has asked the Nigeria police to apologise for violating the fundamental right of protesters to
Gani Adams, Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, says Nigeria’s unity is fragile and various ethnic groups are suspicious of each
The Lagos police command says it prevented hoodlums from hijacking the June 12 protest in the Ojota area of the
Joseph Hayab, chairman of the Kaduna state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), says celebrating Democracy Day without
Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti, says although Nigeria has not reached the promised land, the country has left “Egypt”. The
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