- Criticisms trail Metele massacre as defence minister meets Chadian counterpart
By Iyobosa Uwugiaren, Kingsley Nwezeh, Onyebuchi Ezigbo, Shola Oyeyipo, Adedayo Akinwale and Udora Orizu in Abuja
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), yesterday expressed concern over the wanton killings in the country, lamenting that with the 2019 general elections fast approaching, Nigerians were becoming fearful and anxious about the future.
He was also worried over the state of the economy, saying hardship has not only made the poor poorer, but has drastically reduced the quality of life of even the rich.
Gowon, who is also the convener of Nigeria Prays, an interdenominational Christian organisation that prays and intercedes for the people and the country, spoke at a special National Prayer Service held at the national headquarters of the Deeper…
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