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Obasanjo Responds to Gowon’s Revelation About Plea to Abacha for His Life
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has thanked former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), for pleading with the late General Sani Abacha to spare his life during Abacha’s regime.
Speaking at the Plateau Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival in Jos South, Gowon revealed he had written a letter to Abacha, urging him to spare Obasanjo, emphasizing that leadership should be used for good. Gowon expressed joy that Obasanjo not only survived imprisonment but went on to become Nigeria’s president in 1999.
Reacting at the same event, Obasanjo admitted he was unaware of Gowon’s efforts until the revelation. “When I came out of prison, I thanked those who appealed for my release. But I did not know you wrote a letter for my release until you said it yesterday; I thank you for that,” Obasanjo said.
Obasanjo’s release followed Abacha’s death in 1998 after spending three years in prison over an alleged coup plot.
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Man Found Alive Nearly Two Weeks After Balogun Market Fire Incident
An update has been shared on the burnt building at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, as it was revealed that a man was rescued 11 days after the building caught fire.
According to reports, the man was found alive on January 6, 2026, after being discovered under the rubble of the collapsed structure.
The survivor has since been taken for proper medical care, while further details are yet to be released.
Meanwhile, passersby and market traders have expressed concern, fearing that more people may still be trapped alive inside the building.
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Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Fatal Car Crash
It has been reported that Anthony Joshua has officially been discharged from the hospital following the terrible car crash that claimed the lives of his two closest friends and supporters.
The boxing star was deemed stable enough to go home after the accident. After his discharge, he visited the funeral to pay his respects and see the bodies of his two friends.
Many have expressed grief and offered their support to the boxing star, praying that he will be able to find peace, as grief will undoubtedly be one of the most painful challenges he will face in life.
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‘Government Prioritizes Money More’ — PDP Calls Out FG On New Tax Law
It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.
“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”
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