85 m. ago Babangida’s book insightful journey on Nigeria’s political evolution – Fayemi

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s political history, following his attendance at the presentation of former military President Ibrahim Babangida’s autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service’. Fayemi, a known pro-democracy activist, took to his LinkedIn account on Saturday to reflect on the significance of the memoir and its impact Read More

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4 h. 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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17 h. ago IBB’s confession won’t undo injustice my family, Nigerians endured – MKO Abiola’s daughter

Tribune Online IBB’s confession won’t undo injustice my family, Nigerians endured – MKO Abiola’s daughter Hafsat Abiola-Costello, daughter of the late Chief MKO Abiola, has dismissed former military leader Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s recent admission that her father won the June 12, 1993, presidential election, stating that it does not erase the decades of injustice suffered by her family and Nigerians. Reacting to Babangida’s revelation in his autobiography, A Journey in […] IBB’s confession won’t undo injustice my family, Nigerians endured – MKO Abiola’s daughter Tribune Online

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41 h. ago Tinubu Hails IBB For Acknowledging Late Abiola’s June 12 Election Victory

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, showed unusual courage and patriotism by admitting that the late M.K.O. Abiola won the June 12 presidential election in 1993. The President, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the launch of Babangida’s autobiography, “A Journey In Service,” and […]

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43 h. ago Abiola Won June 12 Poll But I Had No Choice Than To Cancel It – Babangida Admits

Former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida has admitted that late Moshood Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election, but had no choice than to annulled it. Speaking on Thursday during the unveiling of his autobiography, Babangida noted that the annulment of the election remained a defining moment in his career. He also […] The post Abiola Won June 12 Poll But I Had No Choice Than To Cancel It – Babangida Admits appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Osun Crisis: PDP Govs Throw Weight Behind Adeleke, Urge Tinubu, Security Agents To Act

Governors under the umbrella of Peoples Democratic Party have declared their support for Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. In a statement by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum, on Thursday, condemned the violence and highlighted Adeleke’s earlier warnings of potential unrest. Governor Bala […] The post Osun Crisis: PDP Govs Throw Weight Behind Adeleke, Urge Tinubu, Security Agents To Act appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 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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44 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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45 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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45 h. ago Osun: PDP govs back Adeleke, urge Tinubu, security chiefs to act

Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party have declared their support for Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State amid the ongoing local government leadership crisis in the state. The crisis stems from last year’s dismissal of Osun State local government chairmen and councillors by the Federal High Court in Osogbo, followed by their reinstatement by Read More

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45 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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47 h. ago Abiola won June 12 election, but annulment was my toughest decision – Babangida

Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has admitted that the late Chief MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election but described its annulment as the most difficult decision of his life. Babangida made the revelation in his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service,’ which was unveiled in Abuja on Thursday. Reviewing the book Read More

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48 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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52 h. ago Stop Osun LG poll to avert crisis, APC chieftain urges Tinubu

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and stop Governor Ademola Adeleke from proceeding with the local government election scheduled for Saturday. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo, the state capital, on Thursday, Oyintiloye warned that holding the election could trigger violence in Read More

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54 h. ago Protesters against Otuaro are street urchins hired by blackmailers

The Ijaw Youths Network (IYN) has said that those who blocked the National Assembly on Wednesday to protest against the Presidential Amnesty Programme boss are street urchins assembled by desperate and corrupt persons from the region. The IYN urged President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls by a faceless group, the Niger Delta Liberators and Ex-Agitators […] The post Protesters against Otuaro are street urchins hired by blackmailers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Osun Assembly condemns ‘forceful takeover’ of LG secretariats by APC 

Tribune Online Osun Assembly condemns ‘forceful takeover’ of LG secretariats by APC  …urges Tinubu to intervene  The Osun State House of Assembly has condemned what it tagged as a forceful invasion of local government secretariats by sacked chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and their supporters. The House also alleged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) of conniving with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, […] Osun Assembly condemns ‘forceful takeover’ of LG secretariats by APC  Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Benue killings: Rep urges Tinubu to end violence, protect farmlands

A member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Kwande/Ushongu Federal Constituency, Terseer Ugbor, urged President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday to put an end to the violence and perennial killings rocking Benue State. Ugbor, who made the appeal at a press conference in Abuja, decried that 40 per cent of the arable farmlands in the Read More

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4 d. ago Osun: NANS urges President Tinubu, Southwest governors to wade into crisis

…cautions clashes taking semblance of ‘Operation-Wet-E’ Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to wade into the political crisis rocking Osun State to forestall anarchy. NANS made this call in a statement signed by the Clerk of the Senate, NANS National Headquarters, Abdul-Yekinn Odunayo, on […] The post Osun: NANS urges President Tinubu, Southwest governors to wade into crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Prioritise fight against clinical malnutrition, WASPEN urges Tinubu

Tribune Online Prioritise fight against clinical malnutrition, WASPEN urges Tinubu The President and Founder of the West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN), Dr Teresa Pounds, has called on President Bola Tinubu to make clinical malnutrition a national healthcare priority. Prioritise fight against clinical malnutrition, WASPEN urges Tinubu Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Dogara appeals to President Tinubu to renew oil exploration in Bauchi

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has urged President Bola Tinubu to revisit oil exploration discovered in Kolmani well located in the border communities in Bauchi State.     Dogara made the appeal while speaking at the commissioning of the 2.5 kilometres township road project in Zaranda town […] The post Dogara appeals to President Tinubu to renew oil exploration in Bauchi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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