Archive: General Murtala Mohammed Coup of 1975 (video)

Murtala Coup of 1976
July 30, 1975: General Murtala Mohammed Overthrew Col. Yakubu Gowon in a bloodless coup while he was at an Organization of African Unity (OAU) summit in Kampala, Uganda Watch the event of the day here
Posted by Maiyegun's Diary on Friday, January 22, 2016

U.K: A woman who wrote a plea letter to David Cameron about hardships of the bedroom tax hangs herself days after

Protesters demonstrate against the bedroom tax in Trafalgar Square Getty/Matthew Lloyd

***A friend said: 'She never gave me any kind of inkling... she was my rock.'

A mother who wrote a plea to David Cameron about the hardships of the bedroom tax was found hanged in the same spot where her son took his own life, according to reports.

SHOCKING: 9ice apologises, says ‘Toni Payne never cheated on me’

FILE: 9ice and Tony Payne on their traditional wedding day

Abolore Adegbola Adigun, popularly known as 9ice, has released a statement saying his former wife Toni Payne never cheated on him. This is coming six years after Toni Payne has went through the torment and accusations of infidelity.

Read statement below:

ENTERTAINMENT: In three months, Adele breaks YouTube record as 'Hello' becomes the fastest video to reach 1 billion views

The music video for Adele's 'Hello' has become the fastest to reach a billion views on YouTube YouTube

Adele has accumulated plenty of feats over the years and is showing no signs of stopping: for instance, she can now say one of her music videos has become the fastest ever to notch up a billion views.

CRIME: A UK based Nigerian serial rapist bags 24-year jail term

A 22-year-old UK-based Nigerian, Oluwadamilare Baiyewu, has been sentenced to 24 years imprisonment by a Woolwich Crown Court in the UK for raping a 17-year-old girl.

See Photos of SAMSUNG office Allen Avenue destroyed by fire today

SAMSUNG office Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos on fire

$2.1billion Arms deal probe: No Bail for Metuh, as EFCC brought him to court in handcuffs to face fresh charges; returned to Kuje Prison by the court

Metuh appeared back in court handcuffs to face fresh charges

Olisa Metuh, the spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not be getting off that easily as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed fresh charges against him.

Nigeria: Proposed N3.9bn to Renovate Aso Rock Isn’t Budget of Change- Senator Abaribe

Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe

As the Senate begin consideration of the 2016 budget, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe has heavily criticized the fiscal proposal and asked President Muhammadu Buhari to withdraw it in the interest of the nation.

Sex Crimes In Britain At Its Highest In Years

100,000 sex offences were recorded in the last year

Sex crimes have reached the highest level since records began, figures from the Office for National Statistics show.

'Ridiculous' Racism: Sam Smith Defends Tweets

Smith says he has been a victim of abuse himself

The singer was shocked when his friend was allegedly racially abused in London and says he tweeted to highlight the ongoing issue.

Alleged N1.34tr fraud: Tell us the 55 Nigerians and the 15 former Governors who stole the money - Fayose dare Lai Mohammed

Lai Mohammed, Minister of information 

From Wole Balogun, Ado Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has challenged Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed to make public, names of 15 former governors and 55 Nigerians who he claimed stole N1.34 trillion between 2006 and 2013.

[PHOTOS]: Presidential Reception in Honor of Victorious Men and Women of Sports in Nigeria

President Buhari and Minister of Youth and Sports Mr Solomon Dalung in a group photo with 1985 Fifa U-16 Champions at Presidential Reception in Honor of Victorious Men and Women of Sports in Nigeria at the Statehouse Banquet Hall on 21st Jan 2016

Nigeria: Treasonable Charges: Nnamdi Kanu Appears In Court

Founder of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu during his appearance on treasonable charges at the Federal High Court Abuja on Wednesday, January, 20, 2016. Photo: The Punch

Reports filtering in from Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital have it that Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has been charged with treason.

$2.1b Arms deal: Dasuki, Olisa Metuh and Me - Doyin Okupe

Doyin Okupe

Doyin Okupe, the former senior special assistant on public affairs to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, has reacted to allegations that companies linked to him got contracts from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.

Musing of a Blogger: 'I don't hate President Buhari' - by Badero Olusola

Badero Olusola

For the record;

I, Badero Olusola, is not against the government of President Buhari in whatsoever way you might be seeing it. I am 100% in support of his ruthless approach towards the corrupt individuals and groups in Nigeria; but I am against selective prosecution. That's one!

BREAKING NEWS: Olubadan of Ibadan is dead

Oba Odulana

The monarch, who attained the age of 100 years in 2014, passed away Tuesday evening after he reportedly lost consciousness.

Ogun Politics Towards 2019: Chief Paseda's Visit to Senator Kashamu - Badero Olusola

Chief Rotimi Paseda and Senator Buruji Kashamu

Chief Rotimi Paseda is a chieftain of UPN and was their flag bearer in the 2015 governorship election in Ogun state.

$2.1billion Arms Deal Trial: PDP Spokesman, Olisah Metuh, Handcuffed to Court Today [SEE PHOTOS]

Metuh getting of the prison truck

Politics: Stop criticising Buhari – Kashamu to PDP members

Buruji

Senator Buruji Kashamu has told members of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop attacking President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

Nigeria: We didn’t know Faleke in Kogi until Audu selected him – Dr. Atte

Faleke

Dr Oluwayomi David Atte, Commissioner for Education and Sole Administrator of the State Water Corporation in the old Kwara State, has said all is now set for swearing in of Kogi governor elect, Yahaya Bello.