Gowon, Deposed, Seeks To Brush Up on Politics
LONDON, Sept. 21 Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former Nigerian head of state who was deposed in a bloodless coup in July, has applied for adminsion as an undergraduate at Warwick University in the English Midlands.. Gen Yakubu Gowon, former Nigerian head of state who was deposed in bloodless coup in July, applies for admission as undergraduate at Warwick Univ; univ repr says no decision has been made, but there is little doubt that he will be accepted; Gowon attended Sandhurst (S)
Official: Reading sign YAKUBU
Reading have completed the signing of former Everton striker Yakubu, the Championship club have confirmed. The Nigerian striker, who most recently turned out for Qatari side Al Rayyan, has signed a deal until the end of the season with the second-tier.
African Visitor to China Says Chou Had Surgery
Chou En-lai, who is suffering from a heart ailment, has undergone an operation but is now doing well, the Nigerian head of state, Gen. Yakubu Gowon said here today.. Nigerian head of state Gen Yakubu Gowon says that during his visit in China Premier Chou En-lai underwent surgery for heart ailment; says he did not see Premier while on visit there (S)
Welcome to Linda Ikejis Blog: Photos: Football star, YAKUBU.
Nigerian football star, Yakubu Aiyegbeni is currently on holiday with his wife Yvonne and their two beautiful daughters in Doha, Qatar. Awww, see the doting dad. Yakubu and Yvonne got married in 2008. See more photos��.
Nigerian Bids East Join Talks
. Gowon urges Eastern Region join const conf
#ThrowbackThursday: Check out Gen. YAKUBU Gowons wedding invitation card.
General Yakubu Gowon was Nigerias third military Head of State, and he was in power from August 1, 1966 to July 29, 1975. In 1969, precisely on April 19, Gowon married Victoria Zakari, in Lagos. Because the civil war was still going on that year, many .
YAKUBU set for English return as Reading move for former Everton and.
Yakubu is a free agent after leaving Qatari club Al Rayyan and is expected at the Madejski Stadium in the next few hours. The 32-year-old has not played in England since leaving Blackburn in 2012 but Reading manager Clarke need forwards. Reading are .
Nigeria: 2 Explosions Kill at Least 26
Two explosions in two northeastern Nigerian states on Monday killed at least 26 people and wounded 79, rescue and health officials said.. At least 26 people are killed and 79 wounded after two explosions in two Nigerian states.
Ashe, Smith in Nigeria
Ashe, Smith in Nigeria
Imoro YAKUBU elected Karaga DCE - ModernGhana.com
Government nominee for the District Chief Executive for Karaga Imoro Yakubu has been overwhelmingly endorsed by assembly members of the District. Imoro Yakub.
Muskie Meets Gowon
. US Sen Muskie confs with Maj Gen Gowon, Lagos
Nigeria Strips Col. Ojukwu Of His Office and Rank
LAGOS, Nigeria, July 1 (Reuters)--The Nigerian military Government today stripped the secessionist Eastern Region leader, Lieut. Col. Odumegwu Ojukwu, of his office and military rank and discharged him from the Nigerian Army.. Fed Govt strips Ojukwu of office and rank and discharges him from army
Ivan Redkach vs. Yakubu Amidu on 1/9 - Boxing News
In the main event, unbeaten lightweight Ivan Redkach (17-0, 13 KOs), of Los Angeles by way of Ukraine, will meet Yakubu Amidu (19-5-2, 17 KOs), of Los Angeles by way of Ghana, in a 10-round fight. In the co-feature,��.
Ivan Redkach defeats YAKUBU Amidu - Boxing News
Undefeated prospect Ivan Redkach (18-0, 14 KOs) was impressive in a sixth-round knockout victory over Yakubu Amidu (19-6-2, 17 KOs), who failed to get off his stool following the sixth round in Fridays main event of��.
See General Yakubu Gowons Wedding Invitation Card In.
See General Yakubu Gowons Wedding Invitation Card In 1969.
Nigeria; Two Men Who Are Preparing to Reap a Whirlwind
ACCRA, Ghana--Viewed from the tranquility of neighboring Ghana, Nigerias crisis takes on the aspect of a runway charge in which slogans smother reason and propaganda cheats reality.. personality sketch; por
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Leaders From 32 Nations Assemble in Ottawa for the Commonwealth Conference; SEATED, FROM LEFT: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW:
The official photograph of the conference taken last week in Rideau Hall. SEATED, FROM LEFT: Gen. Yakubu Gowon of Nigeria. Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore. Prime Minister Slrlmavo Bandaranalke of Sri Lanka. President Julius K. Nyerere of TanQueen Elizabeth. Queen Elizabeth.. Illus
Reading FC set to announce shock capture of Yakubu
Yakubu has cost ��25.5 million in transfer fees throughout his career, and boasts a goalscoring record of 114 goals from 239 games in England. Clarke was tight-lipped when asked about incoming players on Saturday but admitted that plans can change in an .
Rogers Apparently Mollifies Gowon on Relief Issue
LAGOS, Nigeria, Feb. 20 Secretary of State William P. Rogers, who came to Nigeria on a mission of conciliation, apparently met with some success today in a two-hour meeting with Maj. Gen. Yakubu Gowon, the Nigerian head of state.
Transfer talk: Liverpoool teen Sheyi Ojo off to Wigan on loan; Yakubu joining.
As tipped by Press Associations Carl Markham this morning, Liverpool teenager Sheyi Ojo has joined Wigan Athletic on loan. Its all kicked off in the north-east, though, as Damian Spellman explains. Newcastle Uniteds Davide Santon ���was closing in on.
Nigerian War at a Glance
THE COUNTRY Africas most populous state, Nigeria is on the western bulge of the continent just north of the Equator. Independent from Britain since 1960; rich in natural resources, including oil, coal and iron. The 55 million to 60 million people, in a territory larger than Texas and Oklahoma combined, comprise several hundred tribal and linguistic groups.. Por
Poiltical Break-up Looms in Nigeria as Ibos Challenge Regime
LAGOS, Nigeria, Aug. 2 Nigeria appeared to be moving toward political dissolution today with the Ibos of the Eastern Region openly challenging the new Northern-dominated Government in Lagos.
LEADER PROCLAIMS BIAFRAS LOYALTY TO LAGOS REGIME; Effiong Says the Republic Is Ended and People Accept Structure of Federation BIG RELIEF DRIVE VOWED Government Acts as Britain Begins to Send Trucks Officials Are Reinstated Leader of Biafra Proclaims Its Loyalty to Government in Lagos
LAGOS, Nigeria, Jan. 14 Lieut, Col. Philip Effiong, who was the leader of secessionist Biafra in the final hours before it fell last weekend, came to Lagos today and made a formal declaration of surrender.. ceases to exist under terms of surrender
Reading FC transfer speculation: YAKUBU linked with shock switch to Royals
Reading have been linked with a shock move for former Portsmouth and Everton striker Yakubu. The 32-year-old, who spent nine years playing for various clubs in England, has been plying his trade on the other side of the world in recent years. He moved.
Deadline Day Done Deal: Yakubu Makes Shock Return To England By Joining.
Yakubu Aiyegbeni has made a confirmed return to English football after joining Championship side Reading FC on loan until the end of the season from Chinese outfit Guangzhou RandF. READ MORE: Manchester United Boss Louis Van Gaal In Personal Plea .
Nigeria to Check Results Of Controversial Census
The Nigerian leader, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, tonight announced that a nationwide check was to be made next Aug. 2 and 3 on Nigerias controversial census results.. Nigerian head of state Gen Yakubu Gowon announes that nationwide check will be made on Aug 2 and Aug 3 to confirm controversial results of census taken last Nov; census figures estimated at nearly 80-million people, increase of 24-million (S)
QPR Boss Lines Up Surprise Move for Veteran Forward.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp is preparing a surprise move for Nigerian veteran Yakubu.
Reading confirm YAKUBU Aiyegbeni arrival
An experienced goalscorer, Yakubu brings a fantastic scoring record to this club and his addition will complement the strikers weve already got at Reading and help us to improve as a team in latter stages of the season, manager Steve Clarke told the .
ARMY AIDE TAKES POWER IN NIGERIA; Chief of Staff Announces He Heads Regime Fate of Ironsi Still Uncertain Nigerian Army Aide in Power; Fate of Ironsi Is Still Uncertain
LAGOS, Nigeria, Aug. 1 The Chief of Staff of Nigerias Army announced today that he had taken over the Government after an army mutiny and the kidnapping of the chief of state.. Assumes power after coup
Yakubu set for English return as Reading move for former.
READING are hoping to tie up a surprise move for former Everton and Portsmouth forward Yakubu in the next few hours.
EXCLUSIVE: Real Reasons President Jonathan Fired.
The immediate trigger for the sudden sack of erstwhile Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, is becoming clearer more than a month after Mr. Yakubu and some other��.
Lar , Tapgun ,Cheto, Boycotts PDP Rally By YAKUBU Busari.
Newer Post Your Advise To Postponed The Election Is A Criminal Tendency APC Tells Dasuki By Yakubu Busari,Jos. Older Post Scores Feared Dead As Boko Haram Carried Out Fresh Attacks On Michika ,Other Surrounding��.
Briton Begins Nigeria Talks
. Foley begins talks
Reading FC Lining Up Move For Yakubu
32-year-old Yakubu has been out of English football since leaving Blackburn in the summer of 2012. Since then the former Pompey forward has been playing in China and Qatar and has continued to score goals despite questionable opposition. Theres no .
Yakubu joins Reading - three years after leaving English football
Yakubu was first brought to England in 2003 by then Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp and scored 28 Premier League goals in two seasons. He moved to Middlesbrough in 2005 and then on to Everton two years later for a fee of ��11.25million, scoring 33 .
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Check Out Gen. YAKUBU Gowons.
General Yakubu Gowon was Nigerias third military Head of State, and he was in power from August 1, 1966 to July 29, 1975. In 1969, precisely on April 19, Gowon married Victoria Zakari, in Lagos. Because the civil war was��.
YAKUBU joins Reading on short-term deal as former Everton and Middlesbrough.
Reading have completed the signing of former Everton and Middlesbrough striker Yakubu on a short-term deal. Now 32, the ex-Nigeria international had been plying his trade in Qatar with Al Rayyan, but was available to Reading boss Steve Clarke as a free .
Ivan Redkach stops Yakubu Amidu
Unbeaten lightweight prospect Ivan Redkachs first fight under veteran trainer Robert Garcia proved to be a successful one. Redkach, 28, a southpaw from Ukraine, looked comfortable adapting to Garcias pressure style in stopping Ghanas Yakubu Amidu on .
Bombs Blamed on Extremists Kill 26 in Northeast Nigeria
Two explosions in two northeast Nigerian states on Monday killed at least 26 people and injured 79, rescue and health officials said.
Twitter Reacts To News That Former Everton Striker Yakubu Could Return To.
Cant believe Yakubu is still knocking about and could return to England with Reading. Proper blast from the past that. ��� Think Football (@Think_Football) February 2, 2015. Today has already far surpassed all my wildest expectations. Yakubu. YAKUBU?
New Reading FC signing YAKUBU shows off his new shirt
The 32-year-old has been undergoing a medical at the club today ahead of completing a short-term move. And although Reading have yet to announce the signing, a picture of the former Portsmouth and Middlesbrough man has already emerged. Yakubu is a .
The best YAKUBU jokes as Reading sign former Everton striker
All the best Yakubu jokes as one of the first big moves of transfer deadline day sees Reading sign the former Everton striker.
Black Stars goalie trainer Nassamu Yakubu claims he has.
By Rahman Osman Follow on Twitter: @iamrahmanosman Ghana goalkeepers trainer Nassamu Yakubu has squashed reports he has a fractured relationship with Adam La.
We will beat BA United on Sunday - YAKUBU
The President and bankroller of New Edubiase United, Abdul Salam Yakubu says the club will secure its first win on Saturday when it face Brong Ahafo United in the FCP Premier League at the Len Clay Sports Stadium in Obuasi. New Edubiase United has .
Nigerias Chief in Peking
. Nigerian head of state Gen Yakubu Gowon arrives in Peking, China, on Sept 8 on official visit (S)
ShoBox Preview: Ivan Redkach vs YAKUBU Amidu - Bad Left.
Redkach isnt trying to look past opponent Yakubu Amidu, but he did tell RingTV.com that if he gets past this fight, he would love a shot at Jorge Linares, who recently picked up the vacated WBC title in Japan. Amidu (21-5-2,��.
Ivan Redkach KOs Yakubu Amidu At Morongo Casino
Russian lightweight Ivan Redkach (18-0, 14 Kos) found Yakubu Amidu (19-6-2, 17 Kos) may not have the flashy name of other contenders, but he was a stiff challenge. Redkach has a knack for finding the mark for his��.
Highest paid Hausa actor/Glo ambassador YAKUBU.
Globacom Ambassador, Yakubu Mohammed is a renowned model, singer, creative writer and award winning actor that has dented his mark on the entertainment scene in Northern Nigeria. He has featured in over 35��.
Ivan Redkach talks YAKUBU Amidu fight - Boxing News
The Los Angeles-based Ukrainian makes his 2015 debut this Friday against the always-dangerous, hard-hitting lightweight contender Yakubu Amidu (19-5-2, 17 KOs) in the main event of ShoBox: The New Generation, live on��.
Report: YAKUBU links up with Reading
Former Everton and Portsmouth striker Yakubu has passed a medical at Reading and is now officially a Royals player, according to reports. The 32-year-old free agent was said to be locked in talks with Steve Clark over a move to the Madejski Stadium.
Nigerian Ruler Vows to Preserve Nations Unity; Lists His Aims
LAGOS, Nigeria, Nov. 30-- The supreme commander of Nigeria unveiled his blueprint for the nations political future tonight, pledging himself to preserve one Nigerian army and one country.