Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida GCFR GCB (born 17 August 1941) is a Nigerian statesman and military dictator who ruled as military president of Nigeria from 1985 when he orchestrated a coup d'état against his military and political arch-rival Muhammadu Buhari, until his resignation in 1993 [1] as a result of the crisis of the Third Republic.

Ibrahim Babangida (born August 17, 1941, Minna, Nigeria) is a Nigerian military leader who served as head of state (1985–93). Born in northern Niger state, Babangida received military training in Nigeria, India, Great Britain, and the United States.

Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida; Army General who ruled Nigeria as military president from 1985 to 1993. As a key member of the group that overthrew Shagari’s government in 1983, Babangida was rewarded with an appointment as head of the army.

Nov 22, 2016 · The Lonely Long Distance Runner by(Adebayo Williams) Plotting, scheming, neutralizing and tire lessly manoeuvring, Ibrahim Babamosi Babangida, a.k.a. Maradona is Nigeria’s most nimble and politically sophisticated ruler.

Aug 28, 2023 · Babangida’s pragmatic decisions, charismatic style, humility, and simplicity had drawn many to him and portrayed him as a servant instead of a ruler. He had demonstrated dynamic statesmanship to the admiration of most Nigerians.

Ibrahim Babangida (ēbrä´hēm bäbän´gēdä), 1941–, Nigerian military and political leader. After graduating (1963) from Nigeria's military college, he joined the army and received further training abroad. A senior officer in the 1967–70 Nigerian civil war, he …

Nov 19, 2024 · At 82 years old, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), fondly known as “The Maradona,” remains one of the most consequential figures in Nigeria’s history. His eight years in power as a military Head of State (1985–1993) are often remembered for their controversies, but his infrastructural, political, and institutional contributions ...

Jul 24, 2022 · Gen. Ibrahim Babangida GCFR (born 17 August 1941) is a retired Nigerian Army General and politician who ruled Nigeria during the military regime. He ruled Nigeria from August 27, 1985, when he took power from Major General Muhammadu Buhari in a coup

Aug 17, 2024 · In celebrating the 83rd birthday of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, we reflect on the legacy of a leader whose strategic acumen, socio-economic reforms, and unmatched political maneuvering earned him the nickname “Maradona” of Nigerian politics.

Jan 23, 2025 · Former military president Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) is set to launch his long-awaited autobiography. The memoir, ‘A Journey in Service,’ will be released on February 20 at an event at ...