Biographies of Nigerian Leaders from 1960 till date

 Gen Yakubu Gowan was born in October 19,1933.

Yakubu Gowan hails from Luri, Kanke L.G.A, Plateau State.

He joined the Nigerian Army in 1954.

Position he held: He was a Military Head of State since 29th July, 1966 to 29th July,1975.

His Administration experienced Nigerian Civil War that lasted for 30 months 1967-1970.

On 5th may,1967, he divided Nigeria into 12 States from the 4 former regions.

He was overthrown when he was attending OAU summit in Kampala in a military coup led by Murthala Mohammed.

Biographies of Nigerian Leaders since 1960 till date

 Late Major Gen.Joshua Umunnakwe Thomas Aguiyi Ironsi, Was born in March 3,1924.

He died in July 29, 1966.

He was born in Umuahia - Ibeku, Abia State.

Position he held: He was the first Military Head of State in January 15,1966 to July 29,1966.

He was overthrown and killed in a counter coup by a group of army officers who revolted against his government.

U-20 WAFU:NFF CONFIRMS NIGERIA WITHDRAWAL

 Nigeria is going to be part of the West African Football Union U-20 B Men's tournament when it commences in July, according to report.

The General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Sanusi Mohammed confirmed the most populuos African countries withdrawal to bsnsports on Friday afternoon that the World Cup quarter finalist will not participate in the tournament slated for next month.

Yes, it's true, Nigeria has withdrawn from U-20 WAFU B.Sanusi confirmed to BSNS Sports.

Speaking on why Nigeria withdrew, the General Secretary said, " the players just returned from the World Cup and went home to rest.

We can't recall them now to embark on another tournament that will not serve as qualifier for any competition.

The players are human and need to rest.

WAFU had on Monday 17th April,2023 drawn Nigeria alongside Benin Republic and Togo in group B.

This means, both Togo and Benin irrespective of the result after their group B encounter between the two countries will qualify for the semi Final  of the competition.