Tag: Ibrahim Babangida

June 12, 1993 remains politically indelible in the post-independence annals of the nation.

The SSS has raised concerns over the inability of the court and the counsel to the accused to produce the ...

Another judge was instead nominated to replace Justice Ikpeme as acting chief judge, an action lawyers have criticised.

Mr Babangida also dismissed the current government's claim of overcoming the insurgency in the North-east.

The Nigerian president expresses nostalgia for the days he was able to arbitrarily imprison citizens as a military dictator in ...

Mr Akinyele was also a foremost public relations and sports manager. He was 81.

"Last night, they gave us phones and cable TV," Mr Sowore said. "This indicates that they have no intention of ...

The House unanimously resolved to set up a seven-man ad-hoc committee to reach out to the two former heads of ...

The film, written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker, Obi Emelonye, explores Babangida’s story from childhood up to his run as ...

Delta and 11 other states were created on August 27, 1991 by the military regime headed by Ibrahim Babangida.

“As you age gracefully, the country will continue to look up to you for guidance and wisdom."

Mr Babangida, who was Nigeria's head of state between 1985 and 1993, turned 78 on August 17.

Mr Babangida said this in a congratulatory letter he wrote to Mr Osoba on his 80th birthday.

"What helped me to succeed in those years was an early investment in acquiring a telephone at home," Mr Osoba ...

Moshood Abiola won the 1993 presidential election that was cancelled by the military government of Ibrahim Babangida.

The former military leader expresses confidence that Nigeria would overcome its security challenges soon.

The 1993 election is generally believed to be the 'fairest and freest' in Nigeria's history.

Abubakar Bello of the APC defeated Umar Nasko of the PDP in 2015 to be elected governor

The former military ruler urges President Buhari to consider restructuring the country.

Mr Danjuma narrated how Mr Babangida “hoodwinked” Mr Abubakar into believing he had his support to run against Mr Obasanjo ...

The CBN official picks holes in Mr Abubakar's proposed economic thrust.

Rinsola Abiola, 28, and Najibullah Tafida, 31, are running for seats in the House of Representatives.

Mr Shagari was toppled by Muhammadu Buhari just three months after he had been elected for a second term.

Mr Babangida's last public message to Mr Buhari was his call for the president to retire in 2019.

Mr Babangida says he gave Nigerians advance warning of the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election.