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Son Disputes Cause of Late General’s Death

KEY POINTS Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s son says his father neither had diabetes nor hypertension. The family believes the retired army officer may have died from a snakebite, although the exact cause remains unknown. Abubakar’s wife, who was kidnapped alongside him, is still...

APC Picks Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as Adeola’s Running Mate in Ogun

KEY POINTS APC has named Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as the deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun election. Governor Dapo Abiodun said the choice followed extensive consultations with party leaders across the state. Adegunwa-Balogun is a chartered accountant and senior executive at Rite Foods with...

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Son Disputes Cause of Late General’s Death

KEY POINTS Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s son says his father neither had diabetes...

APC Picks Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as Adeola’s Running Mate in Ogun

KEY POINTS APC has named Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as the deputy governorship candidate for the...

Udenwa Threatens N5bn Lawsuit Against Kenneth Okonkwo Over Extortion Allegations

KEY POINTS Former Imo governor Achike Udenwa has threatened to sue Kenneth Okonkwo over...

Retired Army General Buried After Dying in Bandits’ Captivity

KEY POINTS Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar was buried in Katsina after dying while...