Ibrahim Babangida
Ibrahim Babangida is a retired Nigerian Army general and former military ruler who presided over Nigeria from 1985 to 1993. His tenure was marked by economic reforms and attempts to transition the country towards democracy, which culminated in the controversial annulment of the 1993 presidential elections, sparking widespread protests and political unrest.
Born on Aug 17, 1941 (83 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 34 | 4.32 | 1.45% | +30% | 206,139,589 | 3,890,423 | $448,000 | 8,455$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 50,443 | $67,000 | 109$ |
| Totals | 35 | 237,212,534 | 3,940,866 | $515,000 | 8,564$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
During the launch of his book, A Journey in Service, Babangida clarified that the 1966 coup should not be seen as an Igbo affair.
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Nigeria:
Ibrahim Babangida is criticized for his role in the military's treatment of officers from the Middle Belt during his rule.
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Nigeria:
Ibrahim Babangida is portrayed as a crook and coward who confesses in his memoir.
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Nigeria:
Ibrahim Babangida is a former military ruler accused of committing human rights violations during his regime.
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Nigeria:
Ibrahim Babangida is discussed in the context of his recent memoirs and his legacy as a former Nigerian president.
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Ghana:
General Ibrahim Babangida, former military Head of State of Nigeria, launched his first book, an autobiography titled A Journey in Service.
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Nigeria:
Babangida, as the then military head of state, executed Vatsa over an allegation of a coup plot.
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Nigeria:
General Ibrahim Babangida's recent admission about the June 12 election was described by Opadokun as dubious and without remorse.
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Nigeria:
Ibrahim Babangida is Nigeria’s former military tyrant who annulled the June 12, 1993, presidential election.
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Nigeria:
General Ibrahim Babangida’s autobiography has sparked widespread controversy, with many calling for his prosecution over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election.
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