- Former military president Ibrahim Babangida revealed in his autobiography, A Journey in Service, that Nigerias involvement with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was a strategic move to enhance the country’s international influence
- Babangida clarified that it was never his intention for Nigeria to become a full member of the OIC, and the decision sparked significant public outrage in 1986
- He emphasised that the controversy taught him valuable lessons about the sensitivity of religion in Nigeria’s polity
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Bringing ladies to my room almost got me into trouble as young soldier -IBB
Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, shared a humorous and memorable experience from his youth as a soldier in his autobiography, A Journey in Service While reminiscing about his time in Kaduna, Babangida recounted how bringing female friends to his barracks room nearly got him into trouble with his commander, Major Arthur Unegbe Babangida’s candid ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
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Northern Union, 72 other Arewa groups back Tinubu’s tax reform bills
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2027: “S’South wont align with you”: Ex-militant leader tells El-Rufai
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