6 h. ago Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali’s ECOWAS exit increases burden on Nigerian military — CAS

Tribune Online Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali’s ECOWAS exit increases burden on Nigerian military — CAS Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, says the recent withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali from ECOWAS has placed more burden on the Nigerian military. Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali’s ECOWAS exit increases burden on Nigerian military — CAS Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Seun Kuti Distances Himself From Babangida’s Book, Insists He Knows Enough

Renowned Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has responded to the controversy surrounding former military president Ibrahim Babangida’s newly released book. Notably, the former military leader recently introduced his book, A Journey in Service. The revelations in the book have sparked widespread discussions, as it provided insight into some key events in the nation’s history. READ MORE: […] The post Seun Kuti Distances Himself From Babangida’s Book, Insists He Knows Enough appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago We’re Aware Of Turji’s Hideout, Will Be Eliminated Soon – Nigerian Military Assures

Nigerian military has assured Nigerians that notorious bandits’ leader, Bello Turji, is being tracked and will be eliminated very soon. Disclosing this on Monday during an interview on Channels Television, Chief of Defence Operations, Major General Emeka Onumajuru, said that security agents are  aware of Turji’s current location. He said: “First, I need to let […] The post We’re Aware Of Turji’s Hideout, Will Be Eliminated Soon – Nigerian Military Assures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “Believe IBB’s Book And Follow Him To Damnation” – Abacha’s Grandson Fires Back

Raees Abacha, grandson of late Nigerian military Head of State, Sani Abacha, has launched a scathing attack on General Ibrahim Babangida, IBB, over claims made in his memoir, “Journey In Service”. He accused Babangida of treachery, saying his grandfather had protected Babangida’s life and reputation on multiple occasions. Babangida’s book has sparked intense debate about […] The post “Believe IBB’s Book And Follow Him To Damnation” – Abacha’s Grandson Fires Back appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ‘My Father Has Always Been Envied’ – Abacha’s Son Defends His Legacy Amid IBB’s Revelation

Sadiq Abacha, son of the late Nigerian military Head of State, Sani Abacha, has come out in defense of his father’s legacy. This comes after former Military President Ibrahim Babangida made claims about Abacha’s role in the annulment of the June 12 presidential election in his new autobiography, “A Journey in Service.” In the book, […] The post ‘My Father Has Always Been Envied’ – Abacha’s Son Defends His Legacy Amid IBB’s Revelation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Abacha’s Son Defends Late Father Amid Controversy Over June 12 Annulment

Sadiq Abacha, a son of former Nigerian military ruler, General Sani Abacha has defended his late father’s legacy, insisting that history would judge him favourably despite persistent criticism. In a recent social media post, Sadiq described his father as a leader whose impact remains significant despite years of scrutiny. “The man Abacha—you have always been […]

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4 d. ago Dele Giwa’s Murder: ‘I Saw It As Part Of Booby Traps Against My Government’ – IBB

Former Nigerian Military President, Ibrahim Babangida, has broken his silence on the infamous murder of journalist Dele Giwa, which occurred on October 19, 1986. In his newly released autobiography, “A Journey in Service,” Babangida denies any involvement in the assassination, instead attributing it to “booby traps and acts of destabilisation” targeted at his administration. Giwa, […] The post Dele Giwa’s Murder: ‘I Saw It As Part Of Booby Traps Against My Government’ – IBB appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Babangida denies involvement in Dele Giwa’s murder, hopes truth will be unveiled in his life time

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Former Nigerian military president, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has revisited the unresolved murder of journalist Dele Giwa in his newly released autobiography, “A Journey in Service.” In the book launch in Abuja on February 20, 2025, Babangida expressed hope that the mystery surrounding Giwa’s death would eventually be unraveled, while vehemently […] The post Babangida denies involvement in Dele Giwa’s murder, hopes truth will be unveiled in his life time appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago “I Offered Abiola An Interim Position, But He Fell For Abacha’s Deceit” – IBB

Former Nigerian military president, Ibrahim Babangida, has shed light on his attempts to resolve the crisis surrounding the annulled 1993 presidential election. In his autobiography, “A Journey in Service,” launched in Abuja on Thursday, Babangida disclosed that he offered candidate of the Social Democratic Party, MKO Abiola an interim position, but he declined. Babangida recalled: […] The post “I Offered Abiola An Interim Position, But He Fell For Abacha’s Deceit” – IBB appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Babangida admits Abiola won 1993 election in new autobiography

Says Abacha annulled election Says He’ll do it differently if given another opportunity Commends Buhari for conferring him with a GCFR From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Former Nigerian military president General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has officially confirmed that the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola emerged victorious in the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election. Babangida […] The post Babangida admits Abiola won 1993 election in new autobiography appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Babangida confirms Abiola’s 1993 victory in new autobiography

Commends Buhari for recognising, conferring on him GCFR By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Former Nigerian military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd), has officially confirmed that the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola emerged victorious in the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election. Babangida made this disclosure in his newly launched autobiography, “A Journey in Service”, […] The post Babangida confirms Abiola’s 1993 victory in new autobiography appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Invictus Games: Wounded Nigerian Soldiers Return From Canada With 6 Medals

Nigerian Military delegation to the Invictus Games 2025 which held in Vancouver, Canada, has returned to Nigeria with six medals despite visa denial to the rest of the contigent by the Canadian High Commission. The athletes are personnel who were injured on the battlefield while defending the country. The team was welcomed at Defence Headquarters […]

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8 d. ago Niger Republic Imposes New Travel Restrictions On Nigerians With ECOWAS Passports

The Republic of Niger has introduced stringent immigration measures, effectively barring Nigerians traveling with ECOWAS passports from entering the country unless they possess a valid international passport. This development comes on the heels of Niger’s withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), alongside Mali and Burkina Faso. Despite maintaining an open border […] The post Niger Republic Imposes New Travel Restrictions On Nigerians With ECOWAS Passports appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Invictus Games: 3 Officers, 21 Athletes Applied For Canadian Visa, Not 70 — DHQ 

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that only three military officers, 21 athletes and a physiotherapist, applied for a Canadian visa in order to participate in the ongoing Invictus Games in Canada. The Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig-Gen Tukur Gusau, stated this while reacting to narratives in the public domain that over 70 […]

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