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Ibrahim Babangida

We have reconciled – Rahma Indimi shut down Separation rumours with Babangida’s son

Adefemola Akintade Sep 1, 2020 0

Rahma Indimi, daughter of billionaire oil Magnate, Mohammed Indimi has shut down rumours of separation with her estranged husband, Mohammed Babangida, son of Nigeria's former military leader.The rumour mill in 2016 went into overdrive…

Politics

Prosecute Those Who Annulled June 12 Elections – Balarabe Musa Urges Buhari

Tony Abu Momoh Jun 13, 2020 0

A former governor of old Kaduna state, Balarabe Musa has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to prosecute individuals involved in the annulment of the June 12, Presidential elections, including former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida.…

Entertainment

Obi Emelonye tells IBB’s story in biopic film – ‘Badamosi’

Anita Eboigbe Oct 18, 2019 0

The story of former Nigerian military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida popularly known as IBB, has been documented in a new biopic, ‘Badamosi: Portrait of a General’.The film, written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker, Obi…

Politics

It’s difficult to govern Nigeria – ex-president, Babangida laments

Samuel Oduoye Aug 7, 2019 0

Former military president Ibrahim Babangida has lamented that Nigeria's diversities make it difficult to govern.Babangida said this on Tuesday when the members of the house of representatives minority caucus, led by Ndudi Elumelu…

Opinion

Dear Buhari, don’t end up making Jonathan, Obasanjo, IBB look like heroes by your failure – By…

Fredrick Nwabufo May 27, 2019 0

In Nigeria, governments come and go, but each one outpaces the other in impunity, non-performance, corruption and incompetence. Before the administration of President Buhari that of Goodluck Jonathan was knocked as the archetypal…

Politics

2019: Sowore Attacks Ezekwesili Over “Secret Meeting” With IBB

John Ogunsemore Nov 5, 2018 0

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has attacked the presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Obiageli Ezekwesili, over a "secret meeting" she had with former Head…

Opinion

‘Disabled, come out and campaign! Twitter reacts to IBB’s comment on…

Leo Sep 3, 2018 0

Disabled, come out and campaign! Twitter reacts to IBB's comment on 'Change'Retired army general and former President of Nigeria, Ibrahim Babangida has been blasted by Nigerians on twitter following his tweet about 'Change'.IBB -…

News

2019: Babangida Picks Candidate He’ll Support For Presidency

John Ogunsemore Aug 5, 2018 0

Former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida has revealed his choice of candidate for the 2019 presidential election.The ex-military leader made his choice known in his Hilltop residence in Minna, Niger State on Saturday.A former…

Government

OBJ, IBB Against Buhari Over War On Graft – Kano Governor

John Ogunsemore Apr 29, 2018 0

Governor of Kano State, Dr Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, has berated former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Ibrahim Babangida for advising incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari against seeking a second term in office.He said both past leaders…

News

June 12: Why People May Not Read My Biography – IBB

John Ogunsemore Apr 17, 2018 0

Former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida has said that Nigerians may not want to read his biography because he cancelled the June 12, 1993 election, adjudged the freest in the nation's history.He equally said that Nigerians accuse him of…

News

Join ‘Retirees Club’ And Collect Pension – Tinubu Advises OBJ, IBB

John Ogunsemore Feb 14, 2018 0

National Leader of the All Progressives (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has advised former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Ibrahim Babangida to join the retirees' club and let those saddled with running the affairs of the country do their job.…

News

IBB’s Statement: SERAP Condemns ‘Harassment Of Kassim Afegbua’

Press Release Feb 6, 2018 0

Rights group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has strongly condemned the intimidation and harassment by the police of Kassim Afegbua, spokesman of General Ibrahim Babangida over a statement he issued on behalf…

News

‘People Are Trying To Scare Me Into Submission’ – IBB’s Spokesman Releases…

John Ogunsemore Feb 6, 2018 0

Mr Kazeem Afegbua, the spokesman for former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, has released a statement in which he said he would make himself available to the police on Wednesday.The police had declared Afegbua, a journalist, wanted for…

News

Police IG Declares Kazeem Afegbua Wanted Over IBB Statement

John Ogunsemore Feb 5, 2018 1

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has declared Mr Kazeem Afegbua wanted for issuing a "false" statement on behalf of former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida.In the statement, Afegbua had alleged that Babangida was not in…

Politics

South-East should wait till 2023 to produce the President- Kalu

Jide Oct 10, 2017 0

A former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has said insisted the that the South-East and other zones should wait till 2023 to produce the president while the north must complete its terms in 2019.Kalu who spoke with…

Opinion

Some Are Mourning, Some Are Celebrating: A Case Study Of The Buharis and Babangidas

Owolabi Oluwasegun May 20, 2017

Let me start this piece by congratulating former President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on the marriage of his daughter, Halima, to her beau, Auwal Abdullahi.It goes without saying that the wedding would be the talk of Nigeria for aeons…

Metro

Photos: Ibrahim Babangida’s Daughter Set To Wed Gombe 2019 Governorship Aspirant

Owolabi Oluwasegun May 11, 2017

Daughter of a former military leader of the country, Ibrahim Babangida will on Friday, May 12th tie the knot with her man, the Gombe 2019 Governorship aspirant, Alhaji Auwal Lawal Abdullahi in Minna, Niger State.The former military…

Politics

PHOTO: Saraki And Dino Melaye Pay Ibrahim Babangida A Visit In Minna

Tosin Mar 20, 2017

Senate President Bukola Saraki and Senator Dino Melaye of the Kogi West Senatorial constituency went on a visit to the past Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida in minna on Sunday, 19th of March.As at the time of the report, the details of…

Government

EFCC Arrests Ibrahim Babangida, Others

Kelechi Uchenna Sep 10, 2016 0

A man identified as Ibrahim Babangida has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for offences bordering on criminal breach of trust, attempted theft, conspiracy and impersonation.He was arrested with the a…

Metro

PHOTOS: After Quelling Rumours Of His Death, Babangida Makes Move

Kelechi Uchenna Jun 29, 2016 0

After quelling rumours of his death, Nigeria's former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) retired, is back in action as he hosted members of the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA.The MOO team led by the…

Government

Revealed: Ibrahim Babangida’s Son Opens Up About His Father’s Illness

Kelechi Uchenna Apr 21, 2016 0

The son of former head of state Ibrahim Babangida, Muhammed, has finally confirmed the illness of his father.Muhammed revealed this whilst speaking about his father’s ill health to encomium.ng.The son of former president said: “It’s…

Government

IBB Turns Down PDP’s Offer To Run For 2019 Presidential Race

Anthony Nov 11, 2015 0

The former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has turned down an offer by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to contest the 2019 presidential race while insisting that he’s quit active politics since 2011.This was…

Government

Governor Ameachi Wins Vanguard Personality Award

Aliyu Kolo Apr 7, 2013 0

The vanguard personality of the year award ceremony celebrated Amaechi, governor of Rivers State, and crowned him the winner of this years' prestigious award.Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, described Amaechi as a…

Government

Babangida’s endorsement of APC Worries PDP

Ahmed Muhammed Mar 2, 2013 0

The recent endorsement of the newly-formed All Progressives’ Congress (APC) by former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida is said to be giving the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) some worry.General Babangida had while speaking…