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 | 3 | 3.67 | 0.13% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 297,707 | $448,000 | 647$ |
| Totals | 3 | 206,139,589 | 297,707 | $448,000 | 647$ |
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Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Ibrahim Babangida is mentioned as someone who advised Bola Tinubu not to run for president.
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Nigeria:
Ibrahim Babangida was the former military Head of State who annulled the June 12, 1993 election.
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Nigeria:
Ibrahim Babangida was the former military President who truncated the June 12, 1993, presidential election.
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Nigeria:
Jamiu Abiola stated that probing former military Head of State Ibrahim Babangida over the death of his father is unnecessary.
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Liberia:
Ibrahim Babangida was mentioned as a leader whose government could be threatened by rebel armies.
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Nigeria:
Jandor has met with former President Ibrahim Babangida as part of his political consultations.
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Nigeria:
Babangida recently released a memoir, which is something that all decent and patriotic Nigerians should just ignore.
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Nigeria:
Ibrahim Babangida is a former Head of State of Nigeria who is credited with opening the gate of wealth to the private sector.
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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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