Tag: Yakubu Gowon
How one of Gowon’s Policies changed my life forever – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday offered a rare, reflective tribute to former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, arguing…
Gowon delivers verdict on Tinubu’s performance
When asked about areas where the President could improve, he said "I would say he is already doing his best…
Tinubu, Obj, Adesina, Sultan others celebrate Gowon at 90
Apart from President Tinubu, other dignitaries who poured encomiums at Gowon at the birthday ecelbration include former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo,…
Tinubu, Buhari, Gowon to attend Femi Adesina’s 16 January book launch
A book, Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, (2015-2023), written by Femi Adesina, former Special…
Gowon, Wife, Mourn Shonekan
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon and his wife, Victoria, on Tuesday, expressed their condolences on the death of…
Another civil war may spell permanent doom for Nigeria – Gowon
Yakubu Gowon an elder statesman and a past military Head of State has cautioned youths in the country against agitating…
Gowon’s purported loot of CBN: Nigerian govt breaks silence, attacks MP
Nigeria's Federal Government on Tuesday reacted to claim by a member of the British Parliament, Tom Tugendhat that former Head…
Buhari in crucial meeting with Obasanjo, Jonathan, other Heads of State
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in a crucial meeting with five former Heads of States and Presidents of Nigeria as…
Buhari salutes Gowon at 86
President Muhammadu Buhari has described former military Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon as “a gallant patriot whose commitment…
Photos: Gowon, Obasanjo, others pay last respect, as Mobolaji Johnson is buried
The remains of first Military Governor of Lagos State, Brigadier-General Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson was on Thursday buried at the Ebony…
Why I cannot celebrate Gowon at 85 – Fani-Kayode
Nigeria's former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has given reason why he cannot felicitate with former Head of State, General Yakubu…
Gowon@85: Salute to a unique Nigerian hero – Lawan
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, heartily felicitates with former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), on the…
What Jonathan said about Gowon at 85
Nigeria's former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated with ex-Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon on the occasion of his…
Yakubu Gowon 85 tomorrow, Buhari says he’s a living legend
President Muhammadu Buhari has described Nigeria's former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon a living legend and a symbol of…
Yakubu Gowon’s sermon
Yakubu Dan-Yumma Gowon, 84, is Nigeria's former Head of State. He served in the Nigerian Army between 1954 and 1975.…