Sani Abacha
Sani Abacha was a Nigerian military leader who ruled as Head of State from 1993 until his death in 1998, known for his authoritarian regime, widespread human rights abuses, and the controversial annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.
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Sani Abacha was the military ruler of Nigeria during the time Ken Saro-Wiwa was executed.
Top Nigerian environmentalist sees little coming out of COP30
Kenya· 2025-10-24
He later chaired the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) from 1994 to 1999 under the administration of General Sani Abacha.
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82 in London
Tanzania· 2025-07-14
Sani Abacha chose Muhammadu Buhari to lead the Petroleum Trust Fund.
Muhammadu Buhari, ancien président du Nigeria, est mort
France· 2025-07-13
Good enough, Ibrahim Babangida has confessed that Chief MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993 election that was annulled.
Olanipekun's Path to True Federalis
Nigeria· 2025-06-25
General Sani Abacha seized power and was criticized by Lamido for the actions of NADECO activists.
Tinubu & June 12: Lamido's Explosive ClaimNigeria· 2025-06-22
General Sani Abacha was the military dictator responsible for the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni Eight.
Ogoni Group Rejects Saro-Wiwa PardonNigeria· 2025-06-19
Al-Mustapha was a former Chief Security Officer to late General Sani Abacha.
Al-Mustapha Joins 2027 Presidential RaceNigeria· 2025-06-18
Sani Abacha was a Nigerian general who took power after a coup and violently suppressed dissent.
Chigozie Obioma : « Il y a du mysticisme dans mes romans car, pour moi, c’est la réalité »France· 2025-06-15
Gen. Sani Abacha was the military ruler before Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar took over.
Nigeria's Corruption: Higher Than Military Era?Nigeria· 2025-06-15
General Sani Abacha is referred to as the military leader during the June 12 struggle.
Senate Leader's US Asylum StoryNigeria· 2025-06-15
General Sani Abacha coerced Nigerians to support his self-perpetuation.
Tinubu: Python of Nigerian Politics?Nigeria· 2025-06-14
Fayemi mentioned the late Sani Abacha as a former military dictator during the struggle for democracy.
Fayemi Reflects on Radio Kudirat RisksNigeria· 2025-06-13
Sani Abacha toppled the Interim National Government led by Ernest Shonekan in a palace coup.
June 12: Nigeria's Betrayal?Nigeria· 2025-06-12
Sani Abacha was the military leader during the time Tinubu sought a deputy position.
Forgive Fubara? Bode George's Plea to TinubuNigeria· 2025-06-11
Maryam Abacha has rejected long-standing allegations that her late husband looted billions of dollars during his time in office.
Abacha’s Widow: Nigeria Funds ‘Vanished’Nigeria· 2025-06-09
Sani Abacha's constitutional conference attempted to address the issue of rotational presidency.
Nigeria one step away from authoritarian state – Politics don, Prof. JinaduNigeria· 2025-05-11
Gen. Sani Abacha was another leader from the North who ruled Nigeria.
Baba-Ahmed back on the hustingsNigeria· 2025-05-01
The military junta of Gen. Sani Abacha oversaw the reorganisation of Nigeria into six geopolitical zones.
Nigeria’s geopolitical zones as development centresNigeria· 2025-04-23
General Sani Abacha's actions in 1993 are compared to Tinubu's recent actions in Rivers State.
Rivers emergency rule: Ibas isn’t a governorNigeria· 2025-04-22
Following the coup, Olunloyo was among those banned from contesting in elections by the political parties formed by Gen Sani Abacha.
Intellectual and political icon bows out at 89Nigeria· 2025-04-07
Sani Abacha was the military ruler during the darkest days when Ayo Adebanjo and others fought for press freedom.
Ayo Adebanjo: the road not takenNigeria· 2025-03-31
The military regime of Sani Abacha dethroned the late Ibrahim Dasuki as the Sultan of Sokoto in 1996.
Saving traditional institutions from ridiculeNigeria· 2025-03-31
General Sani Abacha was the military ruler who oversaw the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa.
This article has no titleNigeria· 2025-03-19
Sani Abacha, the former military dictator, looted an estimated $5 billion.
Stop sheltering Nigeria’s stolen wealthNigeria· 2025-03-13
Sani Abacha was a military ruler whose regime is linked to atrocities committed during Babangida's rule.
Real reason I am taking legal action against Babangida – FalanaNigeria· 2025-03-02
Vatsa maintained that Babangida was afraid of being killed by Abacha loyalists in the Army.
IBB should allow Vatsa rest after killing him for alleged coup – FamilyNigeria· 2025-02-28
General Sani Abacha was mentioned as having ordered the shooting of young Nigerians during the June 12 saga.
IBB dancing on graves of June 12 martyrs – OpadokunNigeria· 2025-02-27
Sani Abacha is mentioned as a late military leader whom Babangida attempted to shift blame onto regarding the annulment of the election.
Futile effort to rewrite June 12 historyNigeria· 2025-02-27
Sani Abacha was accused of instigating the annulment of MKO Abiola's election.
IBB admits MKO won June 12 election – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-25
IBB cleared himself of any blame and instead accused the late Military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, of being responsible for the annulment of the June 12 election.
IBB’s admission of June 12 annulment, last stage of manipulation – Femi Falana – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-25
