UniAbuja Renamed Yakubu Gowon University

Olayiwola Oshunrinade The Federal Executive Council has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) to Yakubu Gowon University. Mohammed Idris, the minister of information, spoke at the 14th council meeting of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He addressed state house correspondents after the meeting, which is the last for 2024. Idris said the renaming […]

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Olusegun Obasanjo

I Never Knew Gowon Asked Abacha Not To Kill Me – Obasanjo

Olayiwola Oshunrinade Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd.), revealing that he had intervened with the late General Sani Abacha to save Obasanjo’s life during his imprisonment. Obasanjo was among those detained by Abacha’s regime on charges of attempting to overthrow the government. Speaking at the inaugural […]

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Yakubu Gowon and Segun Obasanjo

Nigeria Cannot Afford Another Civil War – Gowon

Olayiwola Oshunrinade A former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has expressed concern over the crises affecting the nation, stating that Nigeria cannot afford another civil disturbance. The Nigerian Civil War, which occurred between 1967 and 1970, claimed millions of lives. Speaking at the Plateau Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival in Jos, Plateau State, Gowon, […]

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