- 31 years ago, General Sani Abacha’s coup, which overthrew Chief Ernest Shonekan’s National Interim Government, making him Nigeria’s head of state
- The 1993 coup followed the annulled June 12 presidential election won by Moshood Abiola, leading to national unrest and political instability
- General Sani Abacha’s takeover remains Nigeria’s last successful military coup, forever altering the nation’s political landscape
Anniversary of General Sani Abacha’s overthrow of Ernest Shonekan. Photo credit: X/NaijasadoorSource: TwitterRemembering Nigeria’s Last Successful Military CoupThe Rise of General Sani AbachaThe Fall of Ernest Shonekan’s Interim GovernmentSani Abachas Daughter Speaks on Her Dad
2027 may be my last shot at presidency – Peter Obi
Peter Obi confirmed he will run for president in 2027 under the Labour Party, but suggested it could be his last attempt due to age He blamed the ruling government for the internal crises in opposition parties, calling the interference a strategy to weaken democracy Despite a possible retirement from politics, Obi pledged continued support ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
NNPP guber candidate emerges community youth leader
NNPP guber candidate emerges community youth leader READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG Continue reading here ▶
US embassy announces temporary closure of its office in Nigeria, mentions date
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will close on May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day, a U.S. federal holiday Memorial Day is held on the last Monday of May to honour U.S. military personnel who lost their lives in service to their country Regular operations at the U.S. ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Amid Kano emirship tussle, Primate Ayodele sends warning message to Sanusi
Nigerian cleric, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, has shared a prophecy about notable figures in the country Famous for issuing prophecies, Primate Ayodele notably unveiled his vision concerning the 16th Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II TheTalk.NG reports that the Kano state house of assembly dissolved some emirate councils in the state in May 2024, and Governor Abba ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Tinubu appoints Nnamani, Anyim, Shaibu, 19 others into federal agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of 22 prominent Nigerians into key federal government agencies and commissions Among the prominent appointees were the former Senate President Ken Nnamani and a one-time secretary to the government of the federation, Pius Ayim Pius The president also gave an appointment to the immediate past deputy governor of ... Read more Continue reading here ▶