MKO Abiola Archives - Nigerian Entertainment Today

Feature
News

FG Declares Wednesday, June 12 Public Holiday As Buhari Signs Bill Into Law

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12 as public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day in Nigeria after President Buhari signed the bill that recognizes June 12 as the…

Lists
News

Here’s how Nigerians remembered MKO Abiola 24 years after his June 12 election win

Today is the 24th anniversary of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election won by MKO Abiola. See how Nigerians remembered the popular politician.

Why are you Nigerians still falling Fela’s hands after all these years?

Fela wasn't about having some good kush and dropping reckless lyrics as a result of the high. His life was a very conscious choice about what was right.

News

A public apology to Ken Calebs Olumese – Tony Okoroji

We decided to engineer the set up of a ‘Niteshift Trust’ with a board made up of eminent Nigerians that would turn the place into a major tourist centre.

Lists

NET Extra: Abubakar Audu and 3 other prominent Nigerians who died after smelling victory

As the country smarts from the shock of Audu’s sudden departure, see a few other prominent Nigerians whose exit coincided, unfortunately, with an impending breakthrough in their careers.

News

PHOTOS: Linda Ikeji acquires new home in Banana Island

Her kid sister, laura Ikeji made the revelation when she shared new photos of the new house on Instagram saying, 'No, it's not a block of flats, no it's not rented, Linda Ikeji bought this banana island mansion with her sweat'.

Uncategorized

17 years after his death, here are 7 facts about MKO Abiola

Born Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola on August 27, 1937 in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Abiola has been described as one of the greatest statesmen Nigeria has been blessed with.

Uncategorized

Lagos Appeal Court: Hamza Al-Mustapha not guilty of Kudirat Abiola murder

A Lagos Appeal Court has dismissed Major Hamza Al-Mustapha of all charges of conspiracy to murder the late Kudirat Abiola levelled against him.

Feature
News

Fatai Rolling Dollar dies on June 12

While Nigerians in Lagos are honouring late politician MKO Abiola with the June 12 holiday, there are fears that another iconic figure - Fatai Rolling Dollar has passed away...

Uncategorized

Abiola’s wife vows to rule Lagos in 2015

Modupe Onitiri-Abiola told newsmen that her intention to run for the highest seat in Lagos was born out of her unquenchable desire to assist in the eradication of poverty from the state. However, she is yet to name the party on which she will run.

THENETNG ON SOCIAL

OUR PARTNER SITES

MKO Abiola

FG Declares Wednesday, June 12 Public Holiday As Buhari Signs Bill Into Law

Here’s how Nigerians remembered MKO Abiola 24 years after his June 12 election win

Why are you Nigerians still falling Fela’s hands after all these years?

A public apology to Ken Calebs Olumese – Tony Okoroji

NET Extra: Abubakar Audu and 3 other prominent Nigerians who died after smelling victory

PHOTOS: Linda Ikeji acquires new home in Banana Island

17 years after his death, here are 7 facts about MKO Abiola

Lagos Appeal Court: Hamza Al-Mustapha not guilty of Kudirat Abiola murder

Fatai Rolling Dollar dies on June 12

Abiola’s wife vows to rule Lagos in 2015

US Singer D4vd faces murder charge, accused of possessing a ‘significant amount’ of child pornography on Phone

Goodgirl LA announces departure from record label ‘VMF’

Adekunle Gold announces ‘FUJI XTRA’ deluxe album, featuring Olamide, TML Vibez, and Simi, drops May 8

Street Credibility was first recorded with 9ice’s chorus and verse — ID Cabasa

My Ex-Label is trying to destroy me after suing me for $1M — Qing Madi accuses JTon Music of pulling ‘Pepper Me’ featuring Zinoleesky from Spotify

Wura is back and more ruthless than ever — Here’s What You’ve Missed

5 Nigerian creatives dominating Nollywood behind the scenes

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Paramount Pictures, Nile Entertainment seal West African deal for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

EXTRAS