- 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
Why Nigeria Joined Organisation of Islamic Countries During My Regime IBBSource: UGCClarification on OIC membershipFounding fathers role and controversyLessons learned and interfaith agencyWhy I changed my name to Babangida: IBB
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US excludes UK, Nigeria from list of eligible countries for its visa-free entry
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1996 coup: Igbo leaders demand N10 trillion compensation, apology from Tinubu
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Police arrest man for allegedly beating girlfriend to death in Lagos
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