FG allocates ₦27bn for Obasanjo, ex-leaders, professors in 2025 budget. Beneficiaries include Obasanjo, Buhari, Gowon, and retired top officials. ₦500bn earmarked for student loans and social investment programmes. The Federal Government has allocated ₦27bn for the entitlements of former leaders and retired officials in the 2025 fiscal year. Beneficiaries include ex-presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos, Plateau State capital over the recent attacks on some villages in the North Central State. The vice president was received by the Plateau state Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadau, the Chief of Defence … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has sent warm greetings to former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on his 89th birthday. Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, celebrated the elder statesman whose visionary leadership has shaped major milestones in Nigeria’s history. EDITOR’S PICKS LWC Announces Plans For System Upgrade … Read more
President Buhari has lauded General Gowon on the occasion of the NYSC’s 50th anniversary and urged for the scheme’s continuity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has commended former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd), for the wisdom of setting up the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in 1973, which truly achieved … Read more
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has spoken about insecurity in Nigeria and gave a fresh warning to youths across the country. Former Head of State and Elder Statesman, General Yakubu Gowon, has warned Nigerian youths against a civil war that may bring permanent doom for the citizens of the country. Gowon gave the … Read more
The federal government has asked the United Kingdom to tender an apology to Nigeria over allegation of grand larceny leveled against former military head of state, Yakubu Gowon, by a member to Parliament. The demand was contained in statement by Ferdinand Nwonye, spokesman of the ministry of foreign affairs. Tom Tugendhat, chairman of the UK … Read more
Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has warned Nigeria to be wary of misinformation and not take take everything they hear hook, line and sinker. Adesina warning is coming on the heels of allegation of grand larceny leveled against Yakubu Gowon, a former military head of state. Gowon recently became a subject … Read more
Former Nigerian Head of State Yakubu Gowon has described as “rubbish” allegation of grand larceny leveled against him by a British MP, Tom Tugendhat. The Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat had on Monday stirred controversy with his claim that Gowon stole half of CBN and took it to London. He saud “Some people will remember when … Read more
A fire outbreak razed 11 shops on 401 road in Gowon Estate in Lagos State in the early hours of today June 27. According to reports, several properties worth millions of Naira were destroyed in the inferno. However, Men of the state fire service were on hand to help put out the fire. Meanwhile, the … Read more
– Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan congratulate the former head of state,General Yakubu Gowon at 85 – You are a courageous leader who served Nigeria with honour, pride and love, especially at a difficult time in the life of our nation – Long after you left office, your passion and patriotism have remained undiminished The … Read more