Sani Abacha Archives

IBB Prepared Abacha To Take Over Before June 12 Annulment – Gen Ishola

GISTSMATE 011 month ago011 mins

A high-ranking member of the Nigerian Army during the military years, General Ishola Williams (rtd), says contrary to the disclosure in a recently released book by former Head of State, Gen Ibrahim Babangida, the ex-military general prepared the late General Sani Abacha to take over before his controversial annulment of June 12, 1993. Gen Williams,…

Babangida: I Offered Abiola Head Of Interim Govt, But He Declined

GISTSMATE 011 month ago03 mins

Former military president Ibrahim Babangida has revealed that he proposed an interim government led by MKO Abiola following the annulment of the 1993 presidential election, but Abiola rejected the offer. In his newly launched autobiography, A Journey in Service, Babangida detailed his attempts to resolve the political crisis, including meetings with Abiola through traditional leaders….

Abacha-led Forces Annulled June 12 Election Without My Authority — Babangida

GISTSMATE 011 month ago07 mins

Former military president, Ibrahim Babangida has finally broken his silence on the June 12, 1993, presidential election annulled by his regime. The election, described as the freest and fairest in the history of the country, was won by Chief MKO Abiola of the Social Democratic Party. In his newly released autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service,’…

How I Drank My Urine To Survive In Prison During Abacha’s Era – Senator Ojudu

GISTSMATE 014 months ago06 mins

A former lawmaker representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District and versatile journalist, Babafemi Ojudu, has revealed how he drank his urine to survive in prison, under the military regime of late General Sani Abacha. Ojudu, former Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs under Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, made the revelation in Ado-Ekiti, during a media interaction with journalists,…

I Never Knew You Asked Abacha Not To Kill Me – Obasanjo Replies Gowon

GISTSMATE 014 months ago05 mins

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has replied Ex-Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), who said that he (Gowon) pleaded with the late General Sani Abacha not to execute him. Obasanjo was one of those imprisoned by the regime of Abacha over an alleged coup plot to overthrow Abacha. Speaking during the first ever Plateau Interdenominational…

How I Begged Abacha Not To Execute Obasanjo Over Alleged Coup Plot – Gowon

GISTSMATE 014 months ago04 mins

Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, says he pleaded with late Genenral Sani Abacha not to execute former President Olusegun Obasanjo for an alleged coup plot in 1995. Mr Gowon said this at the maiden edition of the interdenominational unity Christmas carol and praise festival organised by the Plateau government. He was the special guest…

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World Bank Approves Fresh $500 Million Loan To Nigeria For Economic Stimulus Program

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IBB Prepared Abacha To Take Over Before June 12 Annulment – Gen Ishola

Babangida: I Offered Abiola Head Of Interim Govt, But He Declined

Abacha-led Forces Annulled June 12 Election Without My Authority — Babangida

How I Drank My Urine To Survive In Prison During Abacha’s Era – Senator Ojudu

I Never Knew You Asked Abacha Not To Kill Me – Obasanjo Replies Gowon

How I Begged Abacha Not To Execute Obasanjo Over Alleged Coup Plot – Gowon