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Buhari is only using Abiola’s name to gain political capital ahead of 2019 – PDP

Eben Tanimola

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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Lagos declares June 12 public holiday

News Agency

The Lagos State Government on Sunday joined Oyo, Ogun and Osun states to  declare Monday public holiday to mark the June 12 anniversary in the state. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode,  in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello,  said the state remains committed to the ideals of the annulled 1993 […]

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