Tag: Ibrahim Babangida
Soyinka tears into Babangida’s Memoir: ‘You’re a General without an Army’
Soyinka said Babangida must write a follow-up book, as his autobiography remains unfinished.
IBB should be prosecuted for coup d’etat, crime against humanity – CDHR
"Justice for June 12 is justice for democracy, and Nigeria must never allow such an egregious crime to go unpunished.…
‘You must offer deep, sincere apology to Nigerians,’ PDP chieftain tackles Babangida
Babangida, at the launch of his book titled ‘A Journey in Service’ on Thursday in Abuja, admitted that Abiola won…
IBB’s confession over June 12 belated, insufficient, Afenifere fumes
But in its reaction, Afenifere, in a statement by its Organising Secretary, Kole Omololu, said, IBB's public admission of Abiola's…
I don’t know who killed Dele Giwa – IBB
Giwa, a fearless journalist, was alleged to have been killed by a bomb sent in a parcel bearing the official…
I was outflanked, June 12 election was suspended without my permission – Ibrahim Babangida
"I knew I was caught between ‘a devil and the deep blue sea’!! From then on, the June 12 elections…
I regret annulling June 12 election, Abiola truly won – Ibrahim Babangida
Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, also known as IBB, has publicly expressed regret over the annulment of the June…
Why I visited IBB, Igbinedion – Obasanjo
According to a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo first visited Benin, where he joined family,…
Babangida denies endorsing military rule
His media office in a statement signed by Mahmud Abdullahi said Babangida was committed to democratic rule and not military.
Buhari, Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Obasanjo, IBB, Osinbajo, eulogise Ajibola
Prominent Nigerians have continued to express their condolences to the family of Prince Bola Ajibola, who died yesterday at the…
Moment Peter Obi stormed Niger, met Babangida, Abdulsalami (Photos)
The meeting is unconnected with his 2023 presidential ambition. He visited the due alongside his running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed.
A fight between Obasanjo and Babangida
Uzor Maxim Uzoatu, journalist, poet and polemicist, narrates how, despite that Ibrahim Babangida dragged Olusegun Obasanjo into power in 1999,…
Babaginda suffers in silence as Adamu Garba comes calling [Video]
The military ruler who does not suffer fools gladly is captured in the 90 seconds video suffering in silence as…
Nigeria needs leadership of genuine democrats – Babangida
Former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, said Nigeria needs the leadership of “genuine democrats, those who truly connect the government…
Journalists shut out from Babangida’s birthday shindig
But journalists were told to keep off, on the order of Babangida's children, Mohammed and Aisha.
Gov. Bello: Babangida will continue to be relevant in politics
Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger has described a former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd.), as a true patriot and…
Babangida: The real reason I annulled MKO Abiola’s election
Babangida, resorting to revisionism sought to explain the reason for the annulment of an election widely considered to be the…
Obasanjo: How IBB’s ‘bad belle’ stopped Abiola from becoming president
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria's former President, on Sunday said 'bad belle' prevented late Moshood Abiola from becoming the third president…
Ibrahim Babangida commends Stanel Group
Former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (Rtd), has commended Stanel Group’s Chief Executive, Stanley Uzochukwu, over his contributions to…
Babangida at 79 and June 12 haunting shadow
Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, (IBB) Nigeria’s ex-military dictator who turns 79 today defies description. While some call him Maradona after the…
Niger Gov eulogises IBB at 79
Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger State and Chairman North Central Governors’ Forum, has described General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.), popularly…
IBB to Nigerians: Do not blame one another, wash your hands
Former Nigerian military leader, Ibrahim Babangida has urged the federal and state governments to continue to provide solutions to the…
Filmmaker tells Babangida’s story in biopic film, ‘Badamasi’
The story of former Nigerian military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida popularly known as IBB, has been documented in…
Tambuwal pours encomium on Babangida
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has described former Military President, Retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, as a “patriotic Nigerian and…
FLASHBACK: Babangida deliberately left Abacha behind – Abiola
By the time the late Chief MKO Abiola was fighting to retrieve his electoral mandate in the 12 June, 1993…
IBB mourns former Gov. Hashidu
Former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida, on Friday, described the death of former Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Abubakar Hashidu, as…
PDP slams police over move to arrest IBB’s media adviser
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned moves by the Police to arrest Mr Kassim Afegbua, Media Adviser to former…
Another bombshell: Don’t vote for Buhari in 2019 – Babangida
Former military president Ibrahim Babangida has asked Nigerians not to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term in…
Armed Forces Day: IBB tasks Nigerians against senseless bloodshed
Former President Ibrahim Babangida on Sunday urged Nigerians and governments at all levels to serve as national vanguards in resolving…
2 Party System Still Best Option – IBB
Former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), on Saturday re-echoed his support for a two-party system, and declared that it…