Dr. Doyin Abiola, a pioneering figure in Nigerian journalism and widow of the late Chief MKO Abiola, passed away Tuesday night at the age of 82, following a period of illness. Family sources confirmed her death occurred at 9:15 p.m. Dr. Abiola made history as the first Nigerian woman to become editor and later managing […]
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A bill to declare June 12 as a national public holiday passed has the second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill which is jointly sponsored by representatives Edward Pwajok and Kayode Oladele got through the necessary parliamentary procedure after a debate during Thursday’s plenary. The bill comes on the back of President Muhammadu […]
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says President Muhammadu Buhari is using the name of late Moshood Abiola, presumed winner of 1993 presidential election, to gain “political capital” and sway Nigerians. On Wednesday, Buhari conferred on Abiola posthumously, the award of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) — 20 years after his death. The president […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday declared June 12 Nigeria’s Democracy and also announced that Nigeria’s highest honour, Grand Commander of the Federal Republic, GCFR, has been conferred on the late businessman, Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, winner of the election held on same date in 1993. The election, adjudged to be the freest and fairest up till […]
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