Nigerian newspapers review: Why we planned coup against Tinubu – Col Ma’aji
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with Nigerian Army Colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, who is accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu, saying his actions were driven by patriotism and frustration over what he described as worsening conditions in the country.
US-based Nigerian teenager dies after ‘attempting viral social media challenge’
A Southern California family is mourning the loss of their 13-year-old son, Nnamdi Glenn Ohaeri Jr., who they believe died after participating in a dangerous social media challenge similar to a past trend that claimed multiple young lives.
NDLEA busts international drug ring, nabs Thai lady at Lagos Airport with illicit drugs
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled an attempt by a 24-year-old Thai woman, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud—a synthetic strain of cannabis—into Nigeria.
Adebanjo, EK Clark, other prominent Nigerians who died without achieving restructuring
The late Chiefs Ayo Adebanjo and Edwin Kiagbodo Clark shared a vision with late elder statesman, Chief Anthony Eromosele Enahoro, and a host of others.
How Maryam captured my heart, changed my life – IBB
Former Nigerian Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has reflected on his life and marriage, describing his late wife, Maryam Babangida, as the pillar of his personal and professional journey.
Why Vatsa, 9 other coup plotters were summarily executed —IBB
… I had to choose between saving a friend’s life and the nation’s future – IBB says in his bookAdds: ‘Orka’s coup hit me as a rude surprise’ By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor Former military president Ibrahim Babangida has justified why his boyhood friend and classmate, Mamman Jiya Vatsa, and nine other top military […]
