Abdulsalami Abubakar
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19424.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Abdulsalami Abubakar is a former military ruler of Nigeria, known for promulgating the legal frameworks that mandate the operations of the Department of State Services (DSS) regarding national security.
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Abdulsalami Abubakar claimed that some NADECO leaders privately appealed to him to prolong military transition.
NADECO Rejects Abdulsalami's Claims on Abiola, Military RuleNigeria· 2026-06-24
General Abdulsalami Abubakar suggested that the former President’s death could reshape Nigeria’s political dynamics.
Buhari Loyalists May Ditch APC After Leader's DeathNigeria· 2025-07-17
Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar took over power following Gen. Sani Abacha’s death.
Nigeria's Corruption: Higher Than Military Era?Nigeria· 2025-06-15
General Abdulsalami Abubakar was the military leader who promulgated the 1999 Constitution.
Passion for mentorship drove us to lecturing —Twin profs, Taiwo Osipitan, Kehinde OlayinkaNigeria· 2025-05-18
General Abdulsalami Abubakar served as chairman of the occasion.
FG voided June 12 to avoid paying Abiola N45bnNigeria· 2025-05-14
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), chaired a security roundtable in Abuja.
Northern govs in high-stakes meeting over terror attacksNigeria· 2025-05-10
Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar consolidated the political structure that gave Northern Nigeria undue advantage.
Baba-Ahmed back on the hustingsNigeria· 2025-05-01
General Abdulsalami Abubakar is mentioned by Briggs as a neutral individual who could help in peacebuilding in Rivers State.
Ibas pouring petrol on fire in Rivers, Briggs lamentsNigeria· 2025-04-11
Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar was mentioned as part of a national committee that could mediate for peace.
Reps approve Rivers emergency rule, Fubara, others' suspensionNigeria· 2025-03-20
General Abdulsalami Abubakar attended the same school as Luka Binniyat, Ibrahim Babangida, and is a notable figure in Nigeria's military history.
Middle Belt lost more soldiers under IBB than in civil war – MBF spokesmanNigeria· 2025-03-02
Former military head of State of Nigeria, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, attended General Babangida's book launch.
A tale of two same-day book launches! Abuja and Accra
Ghana· 2025-02-28
General Abdulsalami Abubakar is mentioned as having failed to take any meaningful step toward addressing the injustice of the annulment.
Lawyers call for Babangida's prosecution over June 12 poll annulmentNigeria· 2025-02-27
Abdulsalami Abubakar shared personal anecdotes about his long-standing relationship with Babangida.
Knocks as IBB regrets annulling MKO Abiola’s victory in 1993Nigeria· 2025-02-21
Abdulsalami Abubakar shared personal anecdotes about his long-standing relationship with Babangida.
Babangida regrets annulling June 12 presidential electionNigeria· 2025-02-20
Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, also paid tribute to Babangida, describing him as a friend and brother.
Thank you for restoring my rank, honour, Gowon tells IBBNigeria· 2025-02-20The SSS Instrument No. 1 of 1999 was promulgated by Abdulsalami Abubakar, mandating the service to prevent and detect threats to national security.
DG seeks compulsory recruitment of first-class graduates into DSSNigeria· 2025-02-13
