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June 23 in Nigerian history: MKO Abiola was arrested for treason
On June 23, 1994, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, was arrested Thursday night and charged with treason after declaring himself President…
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Dump that man who can’t give you at least 100k monthly — Lady advises
According to the tweep, a boyfriend who does not give his woman N100k should be…
Monkey swallows N70m belonging to Northern Senators; Chairman suspended
Another N70m handed over to the Northern Senators Forum has been allegedly swallowed by monkeys…
It is Buhari in 2019 or we burn the zoo down — Fulani Engineer
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June 18: Adamawa CoS Dies in Makkah, Kidnapper Evans leads Police to Hideouts, Damboa Attack
On June 18, 2018, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abba Jimeta, Chief of Staff to Adamawa Governor Mohammed Jibrilla Bindow, died in Saudi…
June 17 in Nigerian History: ‘Things Fall Apart’ By Chinua Achebe Was Published
On June 17, 1958, Heinemann published _Things Fall Apart_ by Chinua Achebe. It’s now the most widely read African novel…
June 16 in Nigerian History: 2 killed, 33 vehicles destroyed in Abuja Police HQ Bombing
On June 16, 2011, a suicide car bombing at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja killed at least two…
June 15 in Nigerian history: How Olusegun Obasanjo Was Released From Yola Maximum Prison
On June 15, 1998, former President Olusegun Obasanjo was released from Yola Maximum Prison in Adamawa State. General Sani Abacha’s…
June 14: Nigeria joins World Blood Donor Day
On June 14, 2008, Nigeria marked its first official World Blood Donor Day celebration. The Federal Ministry of Health joined…
June 13 in Nigerian history: 47 Dead, Hundreds Displaced in Yelwata Massacre, Benue
On June 13, 2025, armed militia stormed the Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area around 11:30 p.m., killing dozens,…
June 12, 1993: The Day Nigeria Held Its Freest and Fairest Presidential Election
On June 12, 1993, Nigeria held its first presidential election since the 1983 military coup. Moshood Kashimawo Abiola of the…
June 11 in Nigeria history: MKO Abiola Declares Himself President at Epetedo
Nigeria’s democracy didn’t appear out of nowhere. It was built by business leaders, activists, politicians, and ordinary citizens who pushed…