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- January 18, 2026
The Federal Government has spent a total of ₦38.2 billion on the upkeep of former Nigerian leaders, including General Yakubu Gowon, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) and others over a 22-year period, according to a report by Vanguard. The expenditure, which covers the period between 1999 and 2021, was disclosed in
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(Years listed in no particular order) In Yoruba military and political history, the Balogun was more than a war commander — he was a symbol of courage, strategy, and leadership. Below are twelve of the most formidable Baloguns whose exploits shaped 19th-century Yoruba history. 1. Balogun Oderinlo (Ibadan) ⚔️ Active: c. 1840s A leading
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