Day: June 8, 2025

Nigeria Declares Thursday June 12 Public Holiday

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal Government has declared Thursday as a public holiday to commemorate 2025 Democracy Day celebration. This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, on Sunday in Abuja. Ajani disclosed that the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while declaring the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians for an uninterrupted 26 years of civil rule. Tune-Ojo said: “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is…

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Nigeria’s Civil War Most Difficult Period In My Life – Yakubu Gowon

Abibat Babalola

Former head of state Yakubu Gowon (rtd has described the Nigerian Civil War period (from July 6, 1967, to January 15, 1970) as the most difficult period of his life. Gen. Gowon made this known on Saturday in Abuja after being honoured with a Lifetime Integrity and Achievement Award at the 5th Convention of the Christian Men’s Fellowship, Abuja Anglican Diocese. “I always remember the civil war. It was the most difficult period of my life,” said Mr Gowon. “It was not my choice, but I had to be there…

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Why I Didn’t Visit Ooni – Alaafin

Abibat Babalola

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has explained why he has not yet visited the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, clarifying that the delay is due to scheduling and not any disagreement between them. Oba Owoade’s recent visit to the Oluwo of Iwo sparked widespread speculation on social media, with many interpreting the gesture as a snub to the Ooni of Ife. The speculation intensified following comments from the Oluwo, who asserted that the Alaafin holds superiority over all traditional rulers in Yorubaland, sparking talk of tension…

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