NIGERIA: The Decimation of a Struggle
Twenty years after the annulment of June 12, 1993 presidential election, has the nation really lived the essence of that struggle? Ademola Adeyemo asks Nigeria held the June 12, 1993...
NIGERIA: An Era Packed Full of Drama
The roles played by Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Sani Abacha, in the June 12 struggle was packed full of drama, writes Shola Oyeyipo Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, ascended...
NIGERIA: The Martyrs, the Heroes
As Nigeria's pro-democracy community organises series of activities to mark the 20th anniversary of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, Ademola Adeyemo and Shola Oyeyipo recognise some of the...
ACN: PDP Can’t Escape Blame for Boko Haram
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has said it would accept any attempt by the presidency and the ruling PDP to rope-in the opposition party or its leadership as terrorism...
NIGERIA: Northern Elders, Okorie Reject Single Term Tenure for President, Govs
The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF), Monday rejected the proposed constitutional amendment by the Senate Constitution Review Committee that would provide for a single term of six years for the president...
NIGERIA: Epetedo Declaration…NADECO Recounts How Abiola Beat Abacha’s Security
Nineteen years after the death of the acclaimed winner of June 12, 1993 election, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, the defunct National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) has revealed how he escaped the...
NIGERIA: Opposition Parties Apply for Registration as APC
Leading opposition parties have taken a major step towards concretising their plans for a merger by applying to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the registration of a new...
2014 World Cup Qualifier: Eagles in Windhoek for Consolidation
Unless the ‘impossible’ happens Wednesday, Nigeria may be the first country to qualify for the final round of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers from Africa. The African champions who are...
Mikel Risks Career for Nigeria
Chelsea star Mikel Obi will defy doctor’s orders to play for Nigeria on artificial pitch against hosts Namibia Wednesday. Star midfielder Mikel has suffered a recurring back injury and only...
Chevron to Sell 40% Stake in Two Oil Blocks
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) will be selling its 40 per cent stake in two Nigerian shallow water oil blocks, a spokesman for the company said Tuesday. “Chevron Nigeria Limited is...