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Osun: And The Credit Goes to The…

Dialogue With Nigeria By AKIN OSUNTOKUN Going into reelection campaigns, incumbents are commonly burdened with propaganda deficit.

  • Governor Ademola Adeleke reelected in Osun state election
  • Governor's charisma, road projects, town hall meetings key to win
  • President Bola Tinubu declined joining APC, allowing Adeleke to stand independently

How Abiola was Killed in Governnent Custody

Guest Columnist By Femi falana On June 12, 1994, Chief M. K.O. Abiola declared himself President on the basis of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, which he won fair

  • Chief M. K. O. Abiola won Nigeria's 1993 presidential election.
  • General Sani Abacha detained Abiola on treason charges.
  • Abiola died in 1998 without medical care.

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