Former Nigeria’s Head of state and elder statesman, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has explained why he championed the creation of 12 states in Nigeria while he was in office as head of state.

General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has given insight into why he championed the creation of states in Nigeria, among others, while he was in the office as head of state, even as he urged Northern elites ...

“Nigeria should also return to the 12 states structure. That structure was spiritually significant and approved by God. “Nigeria is a country much loved by God. In fact, it is God’s own countr ...

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