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1990 Nigerian coup attempt : A photo captures the 1990 coup plotters during their trial

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1990 Nigerian coup attempt : A photo captures the 1990 coup plotters during their trial: From left to right – Capt. Harley Empere, Major Gideon Orkar, Capt. Perebo Dakolo, Lt. Cyril Ozoalor, Lt. Nicholas Odeh, along with 36 others before they were executed by firing squad on July 27, 1990, under the government of General Ibrahim Babangida.

The 1990 Nigerian coup d’état attempt was a military coup attempt which took place in Nigeria on 22 April 1990 when a faction of Armed Forces officers, led by Major Gideon Orkar, attempted to overthrow the government of General Ibrahim Babangida (who himself took power in the 1985 coup d’état). The troops seized the FRCN radio station and various military posts around Lagos, including the military headquarters and presidential residence, the Dodan Barracks. Babangida was present when the barracks were attacked but managed to escape by a back route.

In the coup address, Orkar called for the excision of five northern states of Nigeria, he said Babangida was planning to install himself as Nigeria’s life president, and the Federal Military Government of marginalization of the people of Niger Delta and the entire Southern part of the country

Orkar was part of the peacekeeping contingent in Chad in 1978. He served in various units including the Reece at Kaduna, 82, Div, Enugu, and Armoured School, Bauchi. In 1986, he attended the senior Officers Course 9 at the Command and Staff College, Jaji. He also served as commander of Saki 22 Armoured Battalion in Oyo State. His last posting prior to the April 1990 coup was as a member of the Directing Staff of the Command and Staff College, Jaji

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“I was brave enough to fight for the country’s freedom, yet they all see me as a traitor. In the years to come, the nation will understand and recognize what I was truly fighting for.” — Gideon Orkar

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Bianca Ojukwu Blasts Critics Who Attacked Her For Attending UK Royal Banquet

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The reaction followed the circulation of photos showing her at the high-profile event, where she appeared in a formal setting among international guests.

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has fired back at a social media user who criticized her for attending a royal banquet in the United Kingdom.

The reaction followed the circulation of photos showing her at the high-profile event, where she appeared in a formal setting among international guests.

The images sparked mixed reactions online, with some users questioning her presence and bringing up her late husband, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.

A critic, Onu Chris, accused her of bringing down her husband’s legacy and made a remark about how he would feel.

“If shamelessness was a person. You’ve watered down all that Ojukwu worked for. I can’t imagine his feelings right now in the underworld”, he wrote.

In response, Bianca dismissed the comment and replied that there was no point imagining such, adding that the person could visit the “underworld” to find out.

“No point imagining… Hopefully you can visit that underworld soon so you can get a better idea 🫠”, she replied.

She also responded to another user who mocked her.

The user, @JAguenu wrote, “Any where belle face”.

Ojukwu replied: “Not my fault your own distended belle is facing towards kwashiokor 🫠”

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Concerns Grow As Popular Gospel Singer, Wunmi Awoniyi Solicits Public Support, Prayer

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The singer in a post shared late Saturday night, solicited support from the general public.

Fans and colleagues of Nigerian gospel singer and prophetess Wunmi Awoniyi have raised concerns following a recent post shared on her official social media page.

The singer in a post shared late Saturday night, solicited support from the general public.

The post, which was shared along with her picture, did not

disclose what exactly is wrong with the singer, but noted that she really needs support.

“Her name is prophetess Wunmi Awoniyi. People know her as Gbogomifunmi. Please, she really needs our prayers now”, the post said.

Reacting to the post, her fans and colleagues in the industry, including singer Alewilese, actress, Funmi Awelewa, among others, took to social media to pray and send her words of encouragement

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‘You Leave Problem For Nigeria Go Greet ‘Big Men’ In UK’ – Charly Boy Knocks Tinubu

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Maverick entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his recent trip to the United Kingdom, accusing him of focusing on foreign engagements while challenges persist at home.

The outspoken activist also faulted the multi-billion-dollar agreement reportedly signed between Nigeria and the British government, questioning its relevance amid the country’s pressing socio-economic realities.

It was reports that in a post shared on Friday via his 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) handle, written in Pidgin English, Charly Boy expressed dismay over the President’s overseas engagement.

“My people, make we yarn truth without sugarcoating. Bola Ahmed Tinubu waka go UK go greet big men, but for house, fire still dey burn. Na who dey deceive who? You leave problem for ground, carry full convoy go snap picture for palace,” he wrote.

He argued that while officials often justify such trips as necessary for strengthening diplomatic ties and sealing agreements, the realities on ground in Nigeria tell a different story.

The entertainer cast doubt on the effectiveness of international agreements in the face of unresolved domestic challenges such as insecurity, erratic power supply, and widespread economic hardship.

“Dem go say na to build relationship, sign agreement, do big big talk. But abeg, if light never stable, security never sure, and people dey cry, which agreement wan first work?” he queried.

Charly Boy also took a swipe at the size of the Nigerian delegation on the trip, describing it as excessive and symbolic of misplaced priorities.

“Even worse, na full squad dem carry go. Governors, ministers, everybody wan show face. E come be like say governance don turn group excursion,” he added.

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Highlighting the continued security challenges in parts of the country, he pointed specifically to the North-East, where residents still grapple with insurgency and humanitarian crises.

“Meanwhile for places like Borno State, people still dey face serious wahala. But our oga dey smile for international camera. Life no be Instagram filter,” he said.

The veteran entertainer concluded by urging the government to prioritise fixing internal issues before seeking validation abroad.

“If your house clean, you no go need go outside go beg for validation. Your people go stand gidigba for you.

“But when ground no balance, even golden handshake go feel like empty promise. Nigeria, open your eye well. This film we dey watch, na rerun,” he added.

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