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 | 6 | 4.83 | 0.32% | +20% | 206,139,589 | 785,709 | $448,000 | 1,708$ |
| Totals | 6 | 206,139,589 | 785,709 | $448,000 | 1,708$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Ibrahim Babangida met with Olusegun Obasanjo after his release from prison to discuss the future of Nigeria.
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Nigeria:
Buratai cited the Structural Adjustment Programmes under Ibrahim Babangida as part of past governments' handling of the economy.
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Nigeria:
Ibrahim Babangida annulled the results of the 1993 election, citing national security concerns.
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Nigeria:
Captain Jaiyeola Adeola flew General Ibrahim Babangida to Nairobi when he was head of state.
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Nigeria:
General Ibrahim Babangida acknowledged that MKO Abiola won the election.
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Nigeria:
In his book, General Ibrahim Babangida acknowledged that Abiola won the election.
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Nigeria:
Gen. Ibrahim Babangida was one of the leaders who ruled Nigeria from the North.
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Nigeria:
Ibrahim Babangida was a Military President who introduced a two-party system during the aborted Third Republic.
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Nigeria:
Ibrahim Babangida is a former military president of Nigeria and a supporter of Victor Omololu Olunloyo.
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Nigeria:
Ibrahim Babangida is mentioned as someone who advised Bola Tinubu not to run for president.
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