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Nigeria:
A Lesson From Murtala Muhammed's Legacy
Daily Trust, 16 February 2016
The last two months have been a season of memorials for four of Nigeria's foremost leaders, three of them civilians (Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, our first and only Prime Minister,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kano Govt Celebrates Murtala Muhammed
This Day, 16 February 2016
The Kano State Government in collaboration with Topseal Communications Limited is organising a commemorative event in honour of the late military Head of State, General Murtala… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Murtala Mohammed - Stormy Petrel of Nigeria's Golden Age
Premium Times, 15 February 2016
Significantly, Murtala achieved his makeover within six months. At a time when politicians claim that their terms are too short to make an impact, we should note that Murtala is… Read more »
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Nigeria:
General Murtala Mohammed - 40 Years On
Vanguard, 14 February 2016
If there was one man that had a profound effect on our history, perhaps more than any other, it was Gen. Murtala Ramat Mohammed. Sadly he was assassinated 40 years ago, on February… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Murtala Muhammed Wanted a Better Nigeria - Buhari
Vanguard, 14 February 2016
President Mohammadu Buhari yesterday said that the utmost desire of the late former Head of State, General Murtala Muhammed was to make Nigeria a better country. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kano Remembers Murtala With Special Prayers
Daily Trust, 13 February 2016
Yesterday, February 13, 2016 was exactly 40 years after coupists assassinated a Head of State of Nigeria, General Murtala Ramat Mohammed. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Murtala Muhammed, True Leader, Lives On
Guardian, 14 February 2016
Yesterday, February 13, 2016 marked 40 years since one of the greatest Nigerian Hero - General Murtala Ramat Muhammed was assassinated. Understandably, Murtala represents different… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Risqua - My Father Was Selfless, He Never Owned a House
Guardian, 14 February 2016
Alhaji Abba Risqua Murtala Ramat Mohammed is the son of the late General Murtala Mohammed. He holds a B.Sc. honours degree in finance and banking from the University of Lagos and a… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Why I Admired Murtala Muhammed - Buhari
Leadership, 14 February 2016
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday disclosed that the late head of state Murtala Mohammed earned his respect and liking both as a soldier and leader of the country. He made this… Read more »
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Nigeria:
The Noble Legacy of Gen. Murtala Mohammed
Daily Trust, 14 February 2016
If there was one man that had a profound effect on our history, perhaps more than any other, it was Gen. Murtala Ramat Mohammed. Sadly he was assassinated 40 years ago, on February… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Murtala's Death Derailed Nigeria - Buhari
Daily Trust, 13 February 2016
President Muhammadu Buhari says the assassination of former Head of State General Murtala Mohammed on February 13, 1976 robbed Nigeria of her great foundation. Read more »
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Nigeria:
My Sisters Almost Dropped Out of School After Dad's Murder - Murtala's Daughter
Daily Trust, 13 February 2016
Aishat Oyebode nee Muhammed is the first child of the late General Murtala Ramat Mohammed who was assassinated barely seven months after assuming office. A lawyer by profession and… Read more »