4 h. ago Obasanjo opted to leave Army when asked to succeed Murtala ―IBB

Tribune Online Obasanjo opted to leave Army when asked to succeed Murtala ―IBB •Narrates how he disarmed Dimka during 1976 coup FORMER Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has disclosed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo opted to leave the Army after he was asked to succeed former Head of State, Murtala Muhammed, following the failure of the 1976 coup that claimed Murtala’s life. IBB made this disclosure in his […] Obasanjo opted to leave Army when asked to succeed Murtala ―IBB Tribune Online

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6 h. ago President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida: An irrepresible enigma and enduring institution

By Femi Fani-Kayode Thirty-two years after leaving power President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has assumed full responsibility for what happened on the June 12th 1993 ANNULMENMENT of Chief MKO Abiola’s presidential election and it’s attendant consequences.   He has explained the circumstances under which it happened and has not only acknowledged that Abiola actually won the […] The post President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida: An irrepresible enigma and enduring institution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. 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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53 h. ago IBB expresses regret for annulling June 12, 1993 election in revealing book

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye and Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja   Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has officially confirmed that the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola won the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election. In his autobiography, “A Journey in Service”,  he noted that Abiola, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, secured both the majority […] The post IBB expresses regret for annulling June 12, 1993 election in revealing book appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago IBB, president at 44 years, campaigns for youths in autobiography

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, an army general and former military president of Nigeria, stepped up his campaign for the youth in read more IBB, president at 44 years, campaigns for youths in autobiography

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62 h. ago ‘You Inspired A Generation’ – Tinubu Credits IBB For His Entry Into Politics

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), played a pivotal role in his entry into politics. Speaking on Thursday at the launch of IBB’s autobiography, “A Journey in Service,” Tinubu acknowledged Babangida’s influence in fostering young political leaders. “Without your influence, people like me would not be […] The post ‘You Inspired A Generation’ – Tinubu Credits IBB For His Entry Into Politics appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Tinubu urges African unity at Babangida’s autobiography launch

I’m glad I’m alive 32 years after to witness this, President says From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye and Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Thursday emphasised the importance of unity among African leaders in addressing the continent’s challenges during the launch of former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s autobiography, *A Journey in Service*. The event took […] The post Tinubu urges African unity at Babangida’s autobiography launch appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago ‘You Restored My Rank, My Honour, Did A Lot For Nigeria’, Gowon Hails IBB At Book Launch

A former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has expressed gratitude to ex-Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), for restoring his military rank and honour, as well as for his contributions to Nigeria’s development. Gowon made the statement on Thursday in Abuja during the launch of an autobiography of Babangida. “I had a […]

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64 h. 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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66 h. ago MKO Abiola’s June 12 election annulled for Nigeria to survive — IBB

Tribune Online MKO Abiola’s June 12 election annulled for Nigeria to survive — IBB Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), has defended the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, stating that the decision was made in the supreme national interest to ensure Nigeria’s survival. Speaking on Thursday at the launch of his autobiography, A Journey in Service, and the unveiling of his presidential library in […] MKO Abiola’s June 12 election annulled for Nigeria to survive — IBB Tribune Online

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67 h. 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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