Tag: Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.)
Ajayi, Gowon’s aide, reacts to rumours of elder statesman death
The media aide, in a statement, regarded such reports as fake and misleading. He also verified the state of Gen.…
Gowon: How I begged Abacha to spare Obasanjo’s life in mid-night letter
Obasanjo, in spite of pleading innocent to the coup, was sentenced to death.
Ohanaeze asks Gowon to apologize to Igbos over Biafra war
A chieftain of Ohanaeze, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, who described Gowon’s remark as inflammatory, urged him to move for reconciliation.
Gowon to Nigerians, it’s too early for Tinubu to resolve all inherited crises (Video)
Gowon said the meeting with the President also centred on the issue of the challenges facing the ECOWAS sub-regions, adding…
How Pastor Adeboye, others are “direct descendants” of Gen Gowon – Prof. Obadare
"In retrospect, it is this vacuum that the Pentecostal movement, iconic of the anti-intellectual reaction, stepped into and currently occupies,…
Tinubu pens golden words for Gowon as he clocks 89
"His love and passion for Nigeria, as well as his determination to see into manifestation the unique gifts and combined…
UBTH @ 50: Gowon makes case for increased funding for healthcare infrastructure
The former Head of State who was Chairman of the occasion with the theme: "Advancing the legacy of quality healthcare,"…
Gowon, Jonathan, Osinbajo pay last respect as Shonekan is buried in Lagos
At the funeral service, Osinbajo said Shonekan's love and generosity, not just to his family but to all, was felt…
Gowon at 87, a voice of peace and reconciliation – Fayemi
Governor Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday, described former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, as a voice of peace and…
Reps to write British Parliament over libelous statement on Gowon
Nigerian House of Representatives has resolved to write the British Parliament over a libelous statement made by a member of…
Gowon a firm believer in united Nigeria — Gov Oyetola
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has congratulated former Military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), on his 85th birthday,…
Insecurity: Jonathan is doing his best – Gowon
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has urged Nigerians to support the Federal Government in its bid to…