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Ernest Shonekan, Former Nigerian Leader, Dies At 85

Ernest Shonekan, Former Nigerian Leader, Dies At 85

Chief Ernest Shonekan, the leader of the Interim National Government that followed General Ibrahim Babangida's military administration, has died. He died at a Lagos hospital on Tuesday, January 11th. The news of his death was confirmed by the Ogun State administration to Channels Television. Between August 26, 1993, and November 17, 1993, Shonekan served as the interim President of Nigeria. In a coup conducted by the late General Sani Abacha, he was deposed. He was born in Lagos on May 9, 1936, into the family of a public servant from Abeokuta. He went to CMS Grammar School and Igbobi College for his education. He graduated from the University of London with a law degree and was admitted ...

Tinubu Declares Intention For 2023 Presidential Bid

Tinubu Declares Intention For 2023 Presidential Bid

Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, claims to have notified President Muhammadu Buhari of his intention to run for President in 2023. After a private meeting with Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, Tinubu disclosed this to State House reporters. The APC leader, on the other hand, said he had yet to formally announce his desire since he was still in talks with various interest groups across the country. Tinubu's visit with Buhari comes just days after the President stated in a television interview that he would not reveal his preferred candidate for the APC presidential ticket in 2023. When asked if he had officially told Buhari of his desire to run for president, the ...

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