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Gowon, Africa’s bloodiest coup and a floundering Nigeria

By Chuks Iloegbunam TODAY is the anniversary of two critical political developments in Nigeria’s history. On July 29, 1966, Lieutenant-Colonel Yakubu Gowon led a coup d’état that toppled the military government of Major General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi. To this day,

July 29, 2025

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Abiola invited Abacha to overthrow Shonekan and handover to him – Chief Tony Anenih

Abiola and Abacha “I was returning from one of such trips to a prominent Emir one afternoon when I heard from my car radio Chief Abiola calling on General Abacha to come and ease Chief Shonekan as he eased out Babangida,

March 17, 2025

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A Tribute To Courage: Upholding Justice And Protecting Press Freedom in Nigeria -By Shu’aibu Usman Leman

Desmond Utomwen, One of hundreds of Journalists Brutally Assaulted In The Course of the Job As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists – NUJ from 15th March 1955 to 15th March 2025, it is imperative that we

March 16, 2025

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Middle Belt Region Series no.1, MALLAM GWAMNA AWAN: His role in the formation of Middle Belt Forum (MBF) IN 1949

EXCERPTS “The Middle Belt Movement was formed in 1949, and it was called the ‘Non – Muslim League.’ It was a reflection of the shared perception on the part of the people later to be known as Middle Belt. What they

March 15, 2025

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IWD: 30 years after Beijing: Are women there yet? asks Justina Auta

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BDPA), adopted on Sept. 15, 1995, at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, aims to advance gender equality and empower women globally. Key areas of focus include promoting women’s economic empowerment, eliminating violence

March 10, 2025

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WOCON Celebrates Women All Across the World on International Women’s Day

On this International Women’s Day, we join all women across the world to acknowledge and celebrate the extraordinary strength, resilience and potential of women everywhere. We recognize the progress made so far and the work that still lies ahead. At this

March 8, 2025

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JUSTICE DELIVERY AS A PANACEA FOR PEACE OR VIOLENCE IN AN ISLAMIC AND CHRISTIAN SOCIETY : A reflection on contemporary Nigeria using the “STATIONS OF THE CROSS” as a fulcrum

By Emmanuel Gandu HIGHLIGHTS ⚖️ * Introduction * Reflection * Leadership failure and folowership agitation * Consequences of poor justice delivery * God of justice * Justice delivery in the Qur’an * Justice delivery in the Bible * Justice delivery as

March 7, 2025

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Canonical norms and liturgical guidelines during lent

By Emmanuel Gandu My brothers and sisters, the Lenten season is here again. As we journey with Christ in this 46 days, may we be reminded of our duties as faithful Catholics. You may find helpful, some of the obligations of

March 7, 2025

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FLASHBACK: Nigeria’s most wanted man (Alhaji Umaru Dikko) in 1984

Dikko was born on December 31, 1936 in Wamba, Kaduna State. He obtained a BSc degree in Mathematics from the University of London and afterwards worked for the BBC’s Hausa service, expanding his influence as a thought leader in regional and

March 6, 2025

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Nigeria’s First-Ever Youth Celebration of International Women’s Day Set to Hold in Awka

Awka, Nigeria – In and groundbreaking move towards gender equality and youth-driven social transformation, the maiden youth celebration of International Women’s Day in Nigeria is set to take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 10 AM at IDK Learning Centre,

March 4, 2025

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Today’s Beautiful Hadith is about Fasting in Ramadan. (Day 3)

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “There is a gate in Paradise called Ar-Raiyan, and those who observe fasts will enter through it on the Day of Resurrection and none except them will enter through it. It will be said,

March 3, 2025