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June 12: Family urges FG to recognize Abiola as ex-President

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2020 0

Abeokuta – The Abiola family of Abeokuta in Ogun on Friday demanded for an official recognition of late chief M.K.O Abiola as an ex-president of Nigeria. The Head of the Family, Chief Olanrewaju Abiola, made the demand on President Muhammadu Buharui at the family house in Abeokuta. The

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Grant Kanu presidential pardon as MKO was granted – Ohanaeze begs Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2020 0

Granting leader the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu presidential pardon such as the Presidential gesture granted to Bashorun MKO Abiola, to appease the Yorubas to restore more confidence of Igbo by President Muhammadu Buhari would portray him as a good father of the nation, the Ohanaeze Youth Council Worldwide has said. The group […]

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MNG commends Buhari for honoring M.K.O Abiola, wants oil theft in Niger Delta addressed

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2018 0

Members of the National Executive Council of the Movement for Nigerian Greatness (MNG), have applaud President Muhammadu Buhari for honouring late Chief Moshood K. O. Abiola with the highest title of the land, Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR). MNG national President, Mr. Oniobo Ofegor Collins, who spoke to newsmen in Asaba on the […]

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June 12 annulment: Buhari heals old wounds, apologizes to Abiola’s family

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2018 0

In a move to finally bury the wounds of June 12 annulment of the 1993 general election won by a business mogul, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, President Muhammadu Buhari has offered unreserved apology on behalf of the Federal Government to the family of the late Abiola, over the cancellation of the historic election. The President […]

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Ambode unveils 46-feet statue of M.K.O Abiola

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2018 0

…Says monument’ll forever preserve his legacy, greatness …We’re eternally grateful, family tells Gov Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday unveiled a 46-feet statue of Nigeria’s symbol of democracy and adjudged winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election, Bashorun Moshood Kasimawo Olawale Abiola (MKO), expressing optimism that the monument

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#DailyTimes Historical Discourse: Gladiators holding political space for 24 years

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2017 0

As 2019 draws closer and the political gladiators get set to commence their usual high wire politics, The Daily Times, Nigeria’s heritage newspaper, has decided to dig into its archives and inform Nigerians, especially the youths about what has happened since 1993. Beginning from today, the newspaper will publish from its archives, series of untold […]