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Former military Head of State

February 19, 2026

Abdulsalami Abubakar felicitates Muslims on Ramadan

Former military head of state, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has felicitated Muslims in Nigeria and worldwide on the occasion of Ramadan.

Abdulasalami Abubakar
November 5, 2025

Abubakar mourns Obasanjo’s late Chief of Staff Abdullahi Mohammed

Mr Abubakar described the late general as a disciplined, loyal, and patriotic officer.

Maj.-Gen. Abdullahi Mohammed (retd).
July 30, 2025

Gowon tells Tinubu, other African leaders to prioritise housing

Mr Gowon said inadequate housing remained one of the most critical issues facing the continent.

Yakubu Gowon Credit: cable
May 29, 2025

Gowon says recalcitrant Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso will return to ECOWAS

“Our sister nations that decided to leave, will, in time, realise the bonds of culture,” the erstwhile military leader stated.

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leaders
September 16, 2024

Police promise to be impartial, professional during Edo governorship poll

On Monday, the police assured that operatives would provide adequate security for all, irrespective of their affiliations.

Nigerian Police Force
August 23, 2024

Nigerian judges should ‘judge with justice’, Abdulsalami Abubakar says

“It is the question that every judge should ask himself at the conclusion of every case: ‘Have I judged with justice in this case?’” said Mr Abubakar.

judges
April 20, 2024

Ambassador underscores need for books promoting Nigeria’s interest

“They are books that every politician should have in his or her library.’’

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)
October 19, 2023

Tinubu, Jonathan celebrate Gowon at 89

Mr Tinubu said the courage, passion and wisdom that Mr Gowon consistently exuded from his youth, being Nigeria’s youngest leader at 32, had kept him steadfast and relevant at 89.

Yakubu Gowon
August 28, 2023

Defence minister Badaru visits ex-head of state, others for advice on tackling insecurity

The minister’s visit to the duo was to seek professional advice on how to tackle and accomplish the task ahead of him.

Muhammed Badaru
August 27, 2023

Osun At 32: Our common heritage must not fail, says PDP chieftain

“This is because the state belongs to us all. We are all stakeholders and it is never and can never be an exclusive preserve of a few,” he said.

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