Tag: Babangida
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IBB denies endorsing military takeover, says X post fake
IBB denies endorsing military takeover, says X post fake Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has publicly disassociated himself from a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that purportedly supports military intervention in Nigeria. In a statement released by his media office and signed by Mahmoud Abdullahi, Babangida clarified that the post is fake and…
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Nigerian leaders have failed to exploit gains of June 12, says Babangida
Nigerian leaders have failed to exploit gains of June 12, says Babangida A former military head of state, Ibrahim Babangida, has accused political leaders of not utilising the gains of democracy. The retired general spoke on Sunday ahead of Democracy Day — which is marked annually on June 12. Babangida annulled the June 12, 1993,…
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Why I held closed-door meetings with IBB, Abdulsalami – Shettima
Why I held closed-door meetings with IBB, Abdulsalami – Shettima Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima yesterday visited former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) and former Head of State, General Abdulsalam Abubakar at their Uphill homes in Minna, the Niger State capital. Shettima, who arrived Minna around 3 p.m, headed straight to the homes of…
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2023: Sambo, Babangida, Fintiri, others storm ICC for Atiku’s declaration
Supporters of the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday stormed the International Conference Centre, (ICC) Abuja for his official declaration to contest for the presidency in 2023. Among the dignitaries at the declaration were former Vice President Muhammad Namadi Sambo; Adamawa State Governor Umaru Fintiri; Former Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu’ Chief Tom Ikimi…