Ibrahim Babangida
16 Feb
There was also the Great Nigeria’s People Party (GNPP) headed by Alhaji Waziri Ibrahim (26 February 1926 – 1992). In October 1979, the ruling party NPN had the president, Alhaji Shehu Shagari and seven governors while the UPN had five governors...
18 Jan
Detective from Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (FCIID) Annex, Alagbon, Ikoyi, have arrested a 35-year-old man for attempting to sell his company's vehicle in Lagos.
17 Jan
The Free Trade Zone (FTZ) scheme was introduced in continuation of the economic liberalisation policy of the administration of the then head of state, Ibrahim Babangida, 32 years ago.
7 Dec
In the twilight of his life, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, one personality a great many regarded as an exceptional leader, reflected on his political career ann d he knew pains. He agonised that he did not have the opportunity to realise his vision of a modern and towering country. Much as he sought to serve the country in the capacity of Prime Minister or President he did not succeed. Many would say he fitted into the picture former President Umar Yar’Adua was wont to call the longed-for servant-leader of his time.
24 Nov
Former General Officer Commanding 83 Division, Enugu, Major General Yohanna Kure has passed on at age 84. Late General Yohanna Yerima Kure was a Retired Officer of the Nigerian Army. He was a member of the Armed Forces Ruling Council between 1985 and 1987, at the onset of Ibrahim Babangida's Administration and was a member…
21 Nov
The Abacha loot readily reminds increasingly poor Nigerians of their past, but especially of the relentless avarice of those who have led them at different times.
12 Jun 2023
Nigeria’s former military head of state, Ibrahim Babangida, has said the count political leaders have not utilised the gains of democracy.
29 May 2023
The former Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has urged the newly-elected president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use his skills to address Nigeria's economic challenges as soon as possible. Babangida said this on Monday during an interview on Arise TV where he also congratulated the president, Tinubu and vice-president, Kashim Shettima. IBB also described…