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Breaking Silence: Former Head Of State Drops Bombshell Revelations On MKO Abiola’s Mysterious Death!.
In his highly anticipated autobiography, former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), has provided unprecedented insights into the 1998 death of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, the presumed winner of the 1993 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A significant revelation within the book indicates that American officials, present when Abiola died during a meeting in Abuja, were initially denied access to him after the incident. General Abdulsalami notes that a U.S. delegation, led by Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Tom Pickering and including Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Susan Rice, was in Nigeria to assess the political situation following the death of General Sani Abacha. After the delegation complained that their initial request to see Abiola had been denied, Abdulsalami ordered his Chief Security Officer (CSO), Abdulrasheed Aliyu, to arrange the meeting. According to Abdulsalami’s account, Abiola became restless and started coughing and sweating during this meeting, subsequently dying at the State House Clinic.
Addressing Poisoning Allegations and Conspiracy Theories
The death of MKO Abiola, occurring just one month after the sudden death of former military ruler General Sani Abacha, who had detained Abiola since 1994, triggered widespread unrest and speculation that he may have been poisoned. General Abdulsalami’s autobiography explicitly addresses and refutes these poisoning rumors, which he describes as “cock and bull stories” amplified after his time in office.
For the sake of transparency, an autopsy was conducted by a team of American, British, Canadian, and Nigerian pathologists. This report attributed Abiola’s death to natural causes, specifically severe long-standing heart disease resulting from hypertension.
The Federal Government is moving to raise the daily feeding allowance for inmates across Nigeria from ₦750 to ₦3,000. This decision follows recommendations from an independent panel that examined allegations of corruption and human rights abuses within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS). The panel submitted its final report to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on June 3, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Panel Investigation and Findings
Established in September 2024, the committee spent months investigating the correctional system by inspecting 86 facilities across 23 states and the FCT, holding public hearings, and visiting Türkiye. The investigation uncovered several critical issues regarding inmate welfare:
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Malnutrition and Inadequate Funding: Feeding was identified as a major concern, with investigations revealing that inadequate budgets and poor resource management led to severe malnutrition and grossly insufficient food portions.
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Regional Reports: In Imo State, the Owerri Correctional Centre reportedly provided severely limited food, while in Akwa Ibom State, poor feeding was linked to inmate deaths.
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Contract Irregularities: The panel uncovered that many feeding contracts were awarded to companies located far from the facilities they served, leading to subcontracting arrangements where feeding responsibilities were passed down at rates far below government-approved levels.
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Conflict of Interest: There were allegations that retired and serving correctional officers, politicians, and other influential figures were connected to the feeding contract process.
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Systemic Concerns: The report noted that individuals benefiting from these supply contracts might be disincentivized from supporting prison decongestion or agricultural initiatives that would reduce reliance on outside vendors.
Recommendations and Future Reforms
To address these challenges, the panel provided several recommendations aimed at improving the correctional system:
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Increased Allowance: An immediate increase in the daily feeding allowance to ₦3,000 per inmate to align with current economic conditions.
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Infrastructure Improvement: Modernizing correctional farm centres to boost internal food production and decrease dependence on external suppliers.
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Enhanced Accountability: Strengthening transparency in contract administration to improve inmate welfare and support broader systemic reforms.
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has successfully recovered the Cockpit Voice Recorder and the Flight Data Recorder from the private aircraft involved in the recent, unauthorized roadway landing near Asaba, Delta State. This milestone is a critical advancement in the investigation to uncover the specific events that led to the incident.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Overview of the Incident The aircraft, a Bombardier Challenger CL-601 (registration N989BC) managed by VMO Aero Limited, was reportedly flying from Lagos on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, when it made the emergency landing on a road. The aircraft subsequently left the scene without receiving the necessary regulatory clearance.
Investigative Progress Following the incident, the NSIB immediately activated emergency protocols and deployed an investigative “Go Team” to the site. Current investigative activities include:
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Analyzing the secured flight recorders to determine cockpit activity and aircraft performance.
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Gathering comprehensive operational, maintenance, and air traffic control records.
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Interviewing relevant personnel and reviewing additional evidence such as public-provided photos or CCTV footage.
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Coordinating with regulatory authorities and stakeholders according to established international aviation protocols.
Statement from Leadership Capt. Alex Badeh Jr., the Director-General of the NSIB, emphasized that the swift recovery of the recorders is essential for establishing the facts of the case. He expressed relief that there were no fatalities or serious injuries reported and reiterated the bureau’s dedication to improving aviation safety in Nigeria.
The NSIB has clarified that its investigation is focused entirely on identifying contributing factors to prevent future recurrences, rather than assigning blame or determining legal liability. The bureau is currently appealing to any members of the public who possess video, photographic, or CCTV evidence of the landing to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Moses Paul, a former chairmanship candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has claimed that the ongoing internal crisis within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is a deliberate strategy by political opponents to destabilize the party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Targeting Leadership Unity: He alleged that external forces are attempting to sow discord among the party’s primary leaders, whom he refers to as the “three wise men”: national leader Seriake Dickson, presidential candidate Peter Obi, and vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
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Refuting Allegations against Obi: Paul dismissed claims that Peter Obi influenced the party’s candidate nominations, asserting that such narratives are part of an effort to create confusion and instability following the arrival of Obi and Kwankwaso in the party.
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Goal of Destabilization: The ultimate objective of these opposition forces, according to Paul, is to create chaos and anarchy within the NDC to ensure the party is “brought down right to its knees”.
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Public Alert: Paul stated that he is speaking out to inform the party’s supporters and the public about this agenda, emphasizing that the party is being unfairly targeted by those seeking to weaken its leadership.
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