Archives Tag: Assassination
The Killer Tea That Silenced the Outspoken M.K.O Abiola
April 19, 2022
It is a good time to recall that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola did not die under the terrible regime of General Sani Abacha. In fact, Abiola died on 7th July 1998, barely a month after Abacha himself died under unexplainable, strange and suspicious circumstances. General Abdulsalami Abubakar had assumed power as head of state immediately … Continue reading The Killer Tea That Silenced the Outspoken M.K.O Abiola
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ThrowBack Thursday: Abacha’s Death and the Legend of the Apple
April 19, 2022
Nigerians as a people had hardly ever been on such frenzied jubilation on receiving the news of the death of the despotic ruler, General Sani Abacha. This happened on June 8, 1998. Streets went wild with celebration, people shook hands and hugged one another while declaring bottles of alcohol at beer parlours. Rumours followed suit … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Abacha’s Death and the Legend of the Apple
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