The results of the 1993 presidential elections in Nigeria, as recorded in General Ibrahim Babangida’s (IBB) book, are presented below: Abuja (FCT) Tofa 18,313 – Abiola 19,968 Abia Tofa 151,227 – Abiola 105,273 Adamawa Tofa 167,239 – Abiola 140,875 Akwa Ibom Tofa 199,342 – Abiola 214,787 Anambra Tofa 159,258 – Abiola 212,024 Bauchi Tofa 524,836…
Nigerian Senator Victor Umeh is calling on former Military Head of State Yakubu Gowon to take responsibility for his actions during the 1967 civil war. Umeh wants Gowon to write a book detailing his role in the war and apologize to the Igbo people for the harm they suffered. Umeh’s demand comes after former military…
In a move that is expected to have far-reaching implications for the Nigerian economy, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a substantial reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol. Effective from February 27, 2025, the refinery has slashed the price of petrol by N65.00, from N890 to…
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has expressed deep disappointment over the Muslim-Muslim ticket that brought President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima into office in 2023. According to the council, the ticket has failed to deliver the expected benefits for the Muslim community, particularly in Yoruba land, despite their significant population…
A daring operation by the Plateau State Police Command resulted in the arrest of four suspected kidnappers, but not without sacrifice. Two police operatives, Fatoyo Femi and Inspector Dafur Dashit, lost their lives during a gun battle with the suspects. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening in the Little Rayfield area of Jos around the…
