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Sani Abacha

November 15, 2021

North’s selfish, visionless leaders made it Nigeria’s region of poverty, problems: Jega

Mr Jega major indices of development show that the North is backwards on all fronts. He attributed the “terrible statistics” to poor northern leaders.

Buhari and Jega
October 1, 2021

Gov. Diri praises ‘courageous’ Abacha for creating Bayelsa

The governor appreciated the late Sani Abacha for creating a homogenous Ijaw state of Bayelsa.

Douye Diri, Sani Abacha
October 1, 2021

Ebonyi to recruit 5,000 civil servants before January 2022

The state plans to employ no fewer than 5,000 persons and empower at least 3,000.

David Umahi
August 6, 2021

June 12: I annulled MKO’s election to avert coup, says IBB

Ex-military dictator Ibrahim Babangida claims he annulled the June 12, 1993, presidential election with MKO Abiola in the clear lead to avert a violent coup.

August 4, 2021

Nigerian Army approves death benefits to late Sani Abacha’s family

A military memo seen by Peoples Gazette said Mr Abacha’s family members will receive benefits alongside 63 other families of fallen soldiers.

Late Sani Abacha
June 13, 2021

End Boko Haram now, Al Mustapha tells new army chief

“Delaying the fight against Boko Haram will be a great disservice to Nigeria. The earlier we crush them, the better.

Hamza Al Mustapha
May 25, 2021

MKO Abiola: Coalition to mark Epetedo declaration’s 27th anniversary

Mr Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election annulled by the military dictator Ibrahim Babangida, declared himself president at Epetedo.

March 8, 2021
February 11, 2021

Former Lagos governor, Lateef Jakande, is dead

Mr. Jakande, born July 23, 1929, started as a journalist in 1949 with the Daily Service before joining the Nigerian Tribune in 1953.

Lateef Jakande
January 23, 2021

Abacha Loot: Supreme Court dismisses family’s suit

“In conclusion, I find this appeal to be devoid of merit. It is hereby dismissed,” the court said.