Yakubu Gowon

From the archives: Why Awolowo resigned from Gowon’s government

Here is why the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Federal Commissioner for finance and Vice chairman…

Soyinka at 85: “Why I Detained Him for 2 Years During the Civil War”- Yakubu Gowon

Professor Wole Soyinka, the Nobel Laureate, is 85 today. This is indeed a ripe age…

Osinbajo tells IITA to commercialize research outcomes

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday advised the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA),Ibadan, to…

Gowon commissions Ijaw National Academy, praises Dickson’s education policies

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon today cut the tape to commission the Ijaw…

Croaky voices or not, OBJ, Gowon, Osinbajo sing for better Nigeria

Former Nigerian leaders, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ernest Shonekan combine with former deputies, Ebitu Ukiwe,…

2015 elections call for prayers, says Gowon

Nigeria’s former Head of State, Gen.