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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.
It has been reported that the Ebola virus is rising again and there have been some cases. This has caused fear in many, with talks of different viruses spreading.
Amid this concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassured the people that no trace of Ebola has been confirmed in the country, despite the outbreak in Africa.
FAAN shared that they have been on the lookout for travellers who may have symptoms, and so far there is none.
It has been reported that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has finally released the withheld results of 279 students.
It can be recalled that some results were held due to investigations of cheating. Some results proved to have traces of malpractice and were cancelled, but the ones without traces have been released and the students can finally move on.
JAMB also shared additional advice for students that might have not seen theirs: “Candidates whose results have not yet been released are advised to check their status by sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used for registration to view their released results.”
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
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