Yakubu Gowon rejects accusations that he did not do enough to stop the anti-Igbo killings in Northern Nigeria, revealing measures taken to restore peace and order.
At the 50th anniversary forum, Soyinka and Kukah lamented the slaughter. "The Asaba massacre was a black spot in Nigeria's history", the clergy man stated. But...
Gowon says he warned Joseph Garba before the 1975 coup that eventually removed him from office while attending the OAU summit.
No amount of autobiography-writing can alter these facts. Gowon may find comfort in the pulpits of his prayer meetings. He may surround himself with sycophants who...
Former Nigerian ruler Yakubu Gowon says Ojukwu frustrated repeated efforts to avoid the Nigerian Civil War, according to his autobiography.
For as long as Nnamdi Kanu who was not even born when the civil war ended, stews behind prison bars in Sokoto for championing Biafra, any...
Bianca Ojukwu takes over as Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister as Tinubu nominates Enikanolaiye as Minister of State.
Acknowledging Ahmadu Bello as a federalist, Offodile states unequivocally: 'I believe that Nigeria is redeemable if we fight for it's liberation from the clutches of agents...
There were other negotiations. There was Arusha and there was Kampala. Biafra had no legitimacy and wherewithal to enforce their one-sided accord. The rest is history....
The Aburi Accord remains one of the greatest “what if” moments in African history. Had Gowon kept his word, Nigeria could have evolved into a peaceful,...
The Social Democratic Party has urged Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to resign over the PFIPC controversy, while raising concerns...
Iranian state media reported that a military facility near Bushehr was hit by a projectile and blamed the US and...
Former Code of Conduct Tribunal Chairman Danladi Umar has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre after his arraignment on four...
Governor Dauda Lawal says he rejected a ₦300 million ransom demand after his brothers were kidnapped, warning that ransom payments...
Traffic along the Mile 2-Wharf-Apapa corridor worsened after hundreds of trucks blocked the port access road, disrupting transport, businesses and...
France have lost their appeal against Michael Olise's yellow card from the World Cup last-16 win over Paraguay, leaving the...
Russia has imposed a temporary diesel export ban as fuel shortages spread across the country following weeks of Ukrainian attacks...
Against that backdrop, Falana warned that any failure by the Federal Government to adequately fund poverty reduction programmes in the...
Didier Deschamps says France must improve their finishing against Morocco despite leading the FIFA World Cup scoring charts with 14...
The agricultural sector in Nigeria is systematically crumbling and affecting every other part of the Nigerian economy, banking and financial...
Nigeria's pressing economic crises are inextricably intertwined with its deteriorating security architecture. Meaningful infrastructural development, economic diversification, and structural reforms...
Amadou Onana will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after tearing his ACL during Belgium's victory over...
Switzerland edged Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout after 120 goalless minutes to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
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Lionel Messi has moved back to the top of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race ahead of Kylian...
Argentina fought back from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Lionel Messi...
The defeat marked the end of Portugal’s journey in the tournament and brought the curtain down on Ronaldo’s World Cup...
Ghana's football history proves beyond doubt that the nation has produced generations of outstanding football minds. The legends who conquered...
An emotional Neymar hinted at retirement from international football after Brazil’s World Cup exit following a 2-1 defeat to Norway.