5 h. ago Forum Seeks Arms For Vigilantes, Payment Of Compensation For FCT

As Gbagyi ethnic communities have been ravaged by banditry, the Gbagyi Elders Forum (GEF) has called for the vigilante in the community to bear arms to match the various terrorist groups. This is also coming on the heels of the recent summit of Gbagyi elders in Abuja,  that was organised to foster unity among the […]

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6 h. ago IBB’s Book: Name INEC Headquarters After Humphrey Nwosu, Okorie Tells Tinubu

The founder and first national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has urged  President Bola Tinubu to name the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja after late Professor Humphrey Nwosu for the critical role he played as chairman of the electoral body during the June 12, 1993 presidential […]

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7 h. ago 1966 coup not driven by ethnic sentiments, Nzeogwu, was only ‘Igbo’ in name –IBB

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, has challenged the long-held narrative that the 1966 military coup was ethnically motivated. In his autobiography, “A Journey in Service,” Babangida argued that the coup’s original objective was not driven by ethnic sentiments, contrary to popular belief. He described Major Kaduna Nzeogwu, the leader of […] The post 1966 coup not driven by ethnic sentiments, Nzeogwu, was only ‘Igbo’ in name –IBB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago IBB’s book: Don’t tarnish Braithwaite’s name, family warns Obasanjo

The family of late lawyer and human rights activist, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, has condemned former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent comments about their patriarch, describing them as “offensive” and a “failed attempt to tarnish a towering legacy.” At a press conference held at the family’s residence on Victoria Island, Lagos, on Monday, Olumide Braithwaite, son of Read More

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18 h. ago Braithwaite’s Family Faults Obasanjo’s Comment On Patriarch At IBB’s Book Launch

The family of the late legal luminary, Dr Tunji Braithwaite has faulted recent comments by former President Olusegun Obasanjo against their father at the book launch of former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), describing it as, “offensive” and “a failed attempt to tarnish his towering legacy.” The family maintained that the former president could […]

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22 h. ago Apple to open AI server factory following $500bn US investment

Tribune Online Apple to open AI server factory following $500bn US investment Apple announced Monday its plan to establish a 250,000-square-foot factory in Texas by 2026, where it will manufacture artificial intelligence servers to support its AI-driven features. The move is part of a broader $500 billion investment in the United States over the next four years, which also includes job creation, supplier partnerships, and infrastructure expansion. […] Apple to open AI server factory following $500bn US investment Tribune Online

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24 h. ago IBB: ‘Deceit May Become The New Normal’ – Atedo Peterside Warns

Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and Anap Foundation, has expressed concerns that the Nigerian elite may soon normalise deceit. Peterside made this statement on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics programme while reacting to Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s (IBB) autobiography, ‘A Journey In Service’. In the book, Babangida revealed that he was unaware of the […] The post IBB: ‘Deceit May Become The New Normal’ – Atedo Peterside Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Corporate Earnings, Dividends To Trigger Mixed Stock Market Performance

The stock market has been on the uptrend for the fifth consecutive week and this movement was driven by investors taking positions for portfolio rebalancing, prompted by pressured sell-offs across various counters and shaped by expectations and outcomes of the newly rebased CPI report and MPC decisions, where the policy committee unanimously decided to pause […]

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43 h. ago ProjKonnect announces N375m partnership deal for digital education in Africa

ProjKonnect, Nigeria’s leading edutech firm, has announced a N375 million partnership-driven sponsorship with Digital Africa Global Consult, the Digital Africa read more ProjKonnect announces N375m partnership deal for digital education in Africa

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45 h. ago Insecurity: Taraba communities sign peace pact to end ethnic clashes

Tribune Online Insecurity: Taraba communities sign peace pact to end ethnic clashes The Wukari, Takum and Ussa Communities of Taraba have signed a peace document initiated by the Gideon and Funmi Para-Mallam Peace foundation, to end ethnic clashes. Nigerian Tribune reports that the  Gideon & Funmi Para-Mallam Peace Foundation, a non governmental organisation, supported by the British High Commission Abuja, through  the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office […] Insecurity: Taraba communities sign peace pact to end ethnic clashes Tribune Online

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46 h. ago IBB’s Memoir: Ohaneze Chieftain Demands Apology To Ndigbo Over Civil War

A chieftain of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro has commended the former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) for his bold and historic assertion that the January 1966 coup d’état was unequivocally not an Igbo coup. Mazi Isiguzoro in a statement made available to LEADERSHIP, said the courageous […]

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48 h. ago IBB recounts narrow escape during 1990 Orkar coup in new memoir

Praises Abacha for coordinating loyal forces to counter the attack From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Former military president General Ibrahim Babangida has provided a gripping account of the failed Gideon Orkar coup of 22 April 1990, in his autobiography A Journey in Service, launched on 20 February 2025, in Abuja. The memoir sheds light on one […] The post IBB recounts narrow escape during 1990 Orkar coup in new memoir appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago “Believe IBB’s Book And Follow Him To Damnation” – Abacha’s Grandson Fires Back

Raees Abacha, grandson of late Nigerian military Head of State, Sani Abacha, has launched a scathing attack on General Ibrahim Babangida, IBB, over claims made in his memoir, “Journey In Service”. He accused Babangida of treachery, saying his grandfather had protected Babangida’s life and reputation on multiple occasions. Babangida’s book has sparked intense debate about […] The post “Believe IBB’s Book And Follow Him To Damnation” – Abacha’s Grandson Fires Back appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Igbo monarchs to prosecute any impostor parading self as Eze Ndigbo

Tribune Online Igbo monarchs to prosecute any impostor parading self as Eze Ndigbo Igbo monarchs have declared that any individual falsely parading himself as Eze Ndigbo outside his ancestral community will face prosecution in line with Igbo customs and traditions. The Deputy Chairman of the Imo State Community Policing Council and National President of the Association of Royal Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, HRH Eze Dr. Thomas Obiefule, stated […] Igbo monarchs to prosecute any impostor parading self as Eze Ndigbo Tribune Online

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54 h. ago ‘My Father Has Always Been Envied’ – Abacha’s Son Defends His Legacy Amid IBB’s Revelation

Sadiq Abacha, son of the late Nigerian military Head of State, Sani Abacha, has come out in defense of his father’s legacy. This comes after former Military President Ibrahim Babangida made claims about Abacha’s role in the annulment of the June 12 presidential election in his new autobiography, “A Journey in Service.” In the book, […] The post ‘My Father Has Always Been Envied’ – Abacha’s Son Defends His Legacy Amid IBB’s Revelation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Obasanjo opted to leave Army when asked to succeed Murtala ―IBB

Tribune Online Obasanjo opted to leave Army when asked to succeed Murtala ―IBB •Narrates how he disarmed Dimka during 1976 coup FORMER Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has disclosed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo opted to leave the Army after he was asked to succeed former Head of State, Murtala Muhammed, following the failure of the 1976 coup that claimed Murtala’s life. IBB made this disclosure in his […] Obasanjo opted to leave Army when asked to succeed Murtala ―IBB Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Ozekhome Salutes Babangida’s Courage For Acknowledging June 12 Wrongdoing, Calls Nigerians For Forgiveness

Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has urged Nigerians to forgive former military ruler, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) for annulling the 1993 presidential election. “I accept full responsibility for the decisions taken under my watch,” Babangida had said during the launch of his autobiography. Ozekhome, in a statement, praised Babangida’s courage and humility in […] The post Ozekhome Salutes Babangida’s Courage For Acknowledging June 12 Wrongdoing, Calls Nigerians For Forgiveness appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago IBB June 12 confession: Nigeria unfair to Humphrey Nwosu – Archbishop Chukwuma

• Says Babangida should not go unpunished From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu The Federal Government has been called upon to acknowledge and honour the man at the centre of the credibility story of the annulled June 12, 1993 election, Prof. Humphrey Nwosu. Retired Archbishop of Enugu Province (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, who made the […] The post IBB June 12 confession: Nigeria unfair to Humphrey Nwosu – Archbishop Chukwuma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago June 12, 1993 presidential election: Gani Adams faults IBB on claim Abacha annulled poll

Says annulment of election big minus for him • Demands entitlements given to former presidents be extended to Abiola • Says coast now clear for President Tinubu to make necessary atonement   By Christy Anyanwu Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Ganiyu Adams is an activist, politician, and traditional aristocrat. Adams in this chat with […] The post June 12, 1993 presidential election: Gani Adams faults IBB on claim Abacha annulled poll appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Clark, an unyielding defender of justice, equity – Nzuko Umunna

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Pan-Igbo socio-political group, Nzuko Umunna, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, describing him as “an unyielding defender of justice, equity, and human rights.” In a statement signed by its President, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, the group noted that Clark’s contributions to Nigeria’s governance, unity, and […] The post Clark, an unyielding defender of justice, equity – Nzuko Umunna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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