Tag: Gen. Yakubu Gowon
I am not in a hurry to join my maker: Gen. Yakubu Gowon refutes death rumour
The social media went wild Monday with the rumour that the former Nigerian leader, who reigned between 1966 and 1975,…
Gowon, Amaechi, Fashola, others for CIoTA Summit
Former military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), would chair the Second National Transport Summit of the Chartered Institute…
Gowon never took half of Central Bank with him to London – Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has defended former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, saying he never took half…
Fear God, love God, love your country – Gowon
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon(retd), who is marking his 85th birthday, called on Nigerians to love themselves, their…
Gowon rare gift to Nigeria – Gov. Lalong
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has congratulated former Head of State, Gen.Yakubu Gowon, on his 85th birthday, describing him as…
Nigeria owes Gowon a debt of gratitude – Tinubu
All Progressives Congress Chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, as he turns 85…
My intention for establishing NYSC – Gowon
Elder statesman and former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on Wednesday, said his intention for establishing the National Youth…
Soyinka @ 85: “Why I Detained Him for 2 Years During the Civil War- Gowon
Professor Wole Soyinka, the Nobel Laureate, is 85 today. This is indeed a ripe age in a country where the…
Photo News: Gowon visits Buhari in Abuja
Today, President Muhammadu Buhari received in audience former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon (retd) at the State House, Abuja.
Gowon slumps at grave side during Ejoor’s burial in Delta
Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former Nigerian Head of State has slumped during the funeral of late Maj Gen David Akpodiete Ejoor…
Osinbajo, Gowon, Adeboye `sing’ at 2018 Presidential Christmas Carol
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon; and Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer, Redeemed…
Nigeria’s security challenges worrisome – Gowon
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has described as worrisome the widespread security challenges and killings in the country.
Gowon reiterates call for Nigeria’s peace, unity
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon has reiterated his call on Nigerians to pray for peace, unity and prosperity…
Gowon tells filmmakers to promote national unity, patriotism
Former Head of State, Gen.Yakubu Gowon, has urged filmmakers and other stakeholders in the movie industry to use their works…
Dogara pays tribute to Gowon at 85
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday paid tribute to former Head of State Gen.…
Gowon urges Nigerian youths to be patriotic
Former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon has called on youths to be patriotic, peace-loving and promoters of unity. Gowon…
Former Head of State commissions National Academy in Bayelsa
A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on Thursday commissioned the Ijaw National Academy in Bayelsa, saying that the…
Gowon opens N3.3bn Bayelsa Govt. House
A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on Wednesday performed the official opening ceremony of the new Bayelsa Government…
Gowon tells Christians to pray more for Nigeria
Former Head of State, Gen.Yakubu Gowon has tasked Christians to intensify prayer for the continued existence of country as a…
Gowon Urges Govt To Foster Unity Through Education
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), has advised the Federal Government to foster unity among Nigerians by sustaining…
Buhari commiserates with Gowon
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with former Head of State retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon over the death of his younger…
Gowon urges peace, unity among Nigerians
A former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has again urged Nigerians to continue to be united in spite…
Northern Governors’ Forum Salutes Gowon At 79
The Northern States Governors’ Forum has paid tribute to a former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, as he attains…
Goodbye Nigeria
By Chido Onumah Nothing proves the assertion that the edifice called Nigeria has effectively collapsed and is in need of…
Bakassi gone forever, says Robert Clarke
Simon Ateba The oil-rich Bakassi peninsula does not belong to Nigeria and there is no basis to call for a…
Gowon, Jonathan, others praise Ogbemudia at 80
JETHRO IBILEKE, Benin Former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon and prominent Nigerians, including State governors on Monday paid…
Gowon Slams Jonathan Over Renaming UNILAG
President Goodluck Jonathan was on Tuesday chided by former Head of State and Chairman of Nigeria Prays, Gen. Yakubu Gowon…