You missed historic opportunity in 1993, Tinubu tells Babangida
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday reflected on a moment when he boldly confronted former military President Ibrahim Babangida, telling him he had missed a historic opportunity. Babangida, who ruled…
Babangida denies involvement in Dele Giwa’s death
Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, has denied involvement in the death of veteran journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch, Dele Giwa. Giwa, a vocal critic of Babangida’s military government,…
Egbetokun debunks Adeleke’s claims linking him to Osun violence
Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police (IGP), has refuted allegations by Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, linking him to the violence in the state. On Monday, five persons were…
Evans seeks plea bargain with Lagos state, says he’s now a teacher
Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, the kidnapping kingpin popularly known as Evans, has opted for a plea bargain agreement in a case bordering on kidnapping and attempted murder. As part of his…
Knocks as IBB regrets annulling MKO Abiola’s victory in 1993
Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday, expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, acknowledging that the candidate of the Social Democratic Party,…
AGF asks Adeleke to halt planned Osun LG poll, reinstate sacked officials
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi has appealed to Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, to direct the state electoral commission to put the forthcoming…
Dangote, Abdul Samad Rabiu donate as IBB raises N17.5bn for presidential library
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, on Thursday pledged to donate N8 billion for the actualisation of the presidential library of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, popularly known as IBB.…
Tinubu commends Babangida for admitting MKO Abiola won June 12 election
President Bola Tinubu has praised Ibrahim Babangida, retired army general and former military president, for acknowledging MKO Abiola’s victory at the June 12, 1993, election. Tinubu spoke in Abuja…
I asked Abiola to head the interim government but he fell for Abacha’s deceit – IBB
Former military president Ibrahim Babangida said he wanted MKO Abiola to head an interim government after the annulment of the 1993 presidential election but he turned it down. He…
Ogun police detain Portable after surrendering
Singer Portable has arrived at the Ogun State Police Command in Abeokuta to face questions over an attack on officials of the Town Planning Agency. Portable was declared wanted…
