Ibrahim Babangida

I tried to cultivate Fawehinmi’s friendship but failed- Babangida

When former Nigerian Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, was fielding questions from Laolu Akande…

MKO Abiola, 25 years after: His last interview with TheNEWS

On 7 July, it was exactly 25 years that Chief MKO Abiola died.   By the…

Exactly 33 years ago: The big risk 3 journalists took on Okar coup day

Today is exactly 33 years that Major Gideon Okar attempted to overthrow General Ibrahim Babangida,…

2023 Election Victory: Aisha Buhari, Babangida, Osinbajo, World Leaders Congratulate Tinubu

Like confetti, congratulatory messages still keep pouring on Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who won the 25…

Reason Nigerians call me a Yoruba man – Babangida

 Recently, Nigeria’s former military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, spoke about his identity. He admitted that…

Once Upon A Fight Between Obasanjo And Babangida

The two generals are seen as the best of friends across the political spectrum of…

36th memorial: How IBB executed Vatsa, wife narrates last moments

Saturday 5 March 2022 was the 36th year that Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, and…

36 Years After: Buhari Explains Why Babangida Overthrew Him

It is exactly 36 years today when General Ibrahim Babangida overthrew General Muhammadu Buhari in…

Flashback/Abiola’s Last Interview With TheNEWS: “Why IBB Left Abacha Behind”

In an interview with TheNEWS, published in the hard copy of 6 June 1994, Abiola…

Flashback: Why Babangida Overthrew Me – Buhari

    In 1993, General Muhammadu Buhari (now President of Nigeria) spoke to TheNEWS on…