General Yakubu Gowon
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Guest Columnist
Understanding the Nonsense About State Creation, By Azu Ishiekwene
Many years ago, when my son was completing paperwork for a job with the Lagos State government, he was required…
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Inside Nigeria
I Reconciled with Ojukwu Before He Died-Gowon, By Mike Awoyinfa and Dimgba Igwe
Interviewed by Mike Awoyinfa and Dimgba Igwe The good thing is that Ojukwu and I reconciled before his death. …
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Education
40 Years After, Gowon Returns to Warwick University
Mr. Richard Olumakaiye, a Ph.D student of Warwick University, is organising a symposium in honour of the former Nigerian Head…
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News
Femi Adesina’s Book, Honest Account of Buhari as President-Osinbajo
Former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has described the book by Femi Adesina, former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity…
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News
Tinubu, Buhari, Gowon to Grace Femi Adesina’s Book Launch, January 16
Confirmed! President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, will…
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Inside Nigeria
Tinubu Celebrates Gowon at 89
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), on his 89th birthday, eulogising the visionary…
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News
Stop the Fake News! Gowon is not Dead!
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, is alive and well! Those were the words of the media aide to…
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Guest Columnist
Why are more Nigerians getting poor? By Ray Ekpu
The descent by Nigerians into the poverty hole seems very rapid despite the country’s fabled wealth. In the 70s we…
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Guest Columnist
‘History will always be kind to Awo,’ says Gowon, By Mike Awoyinfa
Anytime I am lucky to interview Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s wartime leader or listen to him making a speech, I…
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Guest Columnist
What if Gowon Had Kept His Promise? By Dare Babarinsa
General Yakubu Gowon, who marked his 87th birthday this Tuesday, October 19, is the first Nigerian ruler to grow old.…
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