Why We Killed Ironsi And Installed Gowon — Jeremiah Useni
Lt. General Jeremiah Useni needs no introduction. The prominent role he played during the reign of late Head of State, Sani Abacha, as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, is well known. However, there are two things about Jeremiah Useni, who was referred to as ‘Jerry Boy’ at the time. He was indeed a Boy, because he joined the Army at the age of 14. Firstly, he was one of the soldiers who fired shots during the coup against General Ironsi in which the General was killed in Ibadan. Mr. Useni was also the closest person to General Abacha up to his last moments.This interview, conducted in Hausa by the Hausa language newspaper, Rariya, and translated to English by PREMIUM TIMES’
‘Shame, shame, shame’ Mugabe tells U.S., Britain
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe on Thursday berated the U.S. and former colonial power Britain and its allies for trying to control his nation and its resources.
Miss Muslimah World: A rash invention
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Nigeria @ 53: Senators decry slow pace of devt
AS Nigeria clocks 53 years of independence on Tuesday, senators, yesterday, lamented that the country had not met the expectations of its founding fathers.
FG explains delay in payment of disengaged staff of PHCN
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Power, Godknows Igali, yesterday, explained that the delay in payment of the entitlements of disengaged staff of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, was to ensure that no mistakes were made.
PDP crisis of shame
THE current crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is completely absurd and disheartening, particularly when you consider the fact that those behind it are people who have benefited from the party. Some have occupied key offices as long as 12 years, enjoying all the benefits of this office.
Detained doctor, others sue police for N25m
The Medical Director of Ajike Medical Centre in Saka Village, Lagos State, Dr Babawale Joshua and four of his staff, have dragged the Inspector General of Police and Commissioner of Police, Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, ‘D’ Department, Force CID Annex, Lagos before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, over their alleged continued detention, over a matter for which they have already been arraigned before a magistrate court.
Denrele denies gay photo shoot with Charley Boy
After it went viral for close to two years, popular Channel O VJ Denrele Edun has finally emerged to deny locked-lips photos of himself and Charles Oputa saying it is the handiwork of mischief makers.
2014 World Cup: Keshi hopes on Dike, Omeruo, Reuben’s return
Super Eagles boss, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has said he cannot wait for the trio of Bright Dike, Kenneth Omeruo and Gabriel Reuben to get back into full fitness as the Brazil 2014 World Cup beckons.
3 killed, others injured as building collapses in Lagos
A three-storey building at 16, Alli Street, Tinubu, Lagos Island, collapse on Wednesday night, killing three of its occupants and injuring many others.
S-East states disagree on revenue sharing formula
THE two-day public hearing on the review of the Revenue Allocation Formula for the South East zone commenced in Enugu, yesterday with states in the region disagreeing on the formula to be adopted in sharing revenue accruing to the federal government.
