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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.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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