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.

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.

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 ...

Biography: Babangida, known as IBB, by others as 'The Evil Genius' is a Nigerian general that ruled Nigeria from 1985 to 1993 after displacing Muhammadu Buhari in a coup d'ètat. Prior to this, Babangida had served the Nigerian Army during the Nigerian Civil War; during which time he was also involved with various coups.

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.

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