Tag: IBB
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2018: IBB urges Nigerians to commit more to nation building
General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, IBB, former Military President, has urged Nigerians to be more patriotic in 2018. This is contained in his New Year message made available to journalists on yesterday. He said the citizens should use 2018 to renew commitment to collective prosperity, growth and development by contributing more to nation building and shun…
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BREAKING: Atiku in a closed door meeting with IBB [Photos]
Former Vice President Abubakar Atiku is in Minna the Niger State Capital where he is meeting with former military president Ibrahim Babangida. He was received at the Minna Airport by the Deputy Governor of Niger State, Ahmed Ketso, the Head of Service, Yabagi Sule and the State PDP Chairman, Barrister Tanko Beji and other party…
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2019: Atiku free to move from one political party to another – IBB
…Says PDP will have best convention ever A former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, has expressed confidence that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa-led convention organising committee of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, will conduct a rancour free and acceptable convention. Mr. Babangida spoke on Wednesday when Mr. Okowa, accompanied by the chairman of the caretaker committee of…
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I’m frightened money may dictate who emerges chairman of PDP – IBB
A former military leader, Ibrahim Babangida, has said that he his frightened that monetary considerations may likely determine who wins the position of national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the forthcoming national convention of the party. Mr. Babangida said as a founding member of the PDP, people like him and other leaders…
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IBB backs Gbenga Daniel for PDP chairmanship
Former Military President and one of the founding fathers of the Peoples Democratic Party, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, IBB (rtd), has thrown his weight behind the former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) in his bid to become the National Chairman of the party in the December national elective convention, describing him as…
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10 Babangida’s anti-war quotes we all need to keep in mind [Video]
Former Military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, IBB has warned Nigerians particularly the youths on the danger of calling for war through violence and hate speeches insisting that there was nothing good to expect from the outcome of such horrendous journey. Here are some unforgettable quotes in the IBB’s speech we all need to…
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Obasanjo, IBB, Abdulsalami meet secretly in Minna
Three former Nigerian presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) and Abdulsalami Abubakar on Monday met in Minna, Niger State. According to Leadership, the meeting was held at the hilltop home of IBB and lasted for over two hours. Visitors who usually besiege Babangida’s house were streamlined, with some of them stopped from entering the house…
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Babangida gives Buhari tips on how to defeat Boko Haram
Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (retd), has told the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to also use psychological and unconventional methods in fighting the Boko Haram insurgency in the North East. Babangida gave this advice during an exclusive interview with Ladi Akeredolu-Ale on Channels Television. IBB pointed out that it would be a mistake…
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IBB returns to Nigeria after 7-week medical vacation in Switzerland
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has returned to Nigeria after a 7-week medical vacation in the Switzerland. He arrived Minna International Airport on Saturday evening at 6.45 pm. Babangida expressed gratitude for prayers and goodwill messages from different quarters during his vacation. He said: “I am feeling stronger and better now. I…
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IBB, Dogara, Wike, others mourn Kure
Former military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has described the death of former Niger State governor, Abdulkadir Abdullahi Kure as a great shock. Babangida, in a condolence to the family of the deceased, government and people of Niger, said as a believer, “all souls must taste dead’ sooner or later. “My amiable friend and companion is…