Jan 31, 2025 · FCT, Abuja - Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has strongly asserted that Nigeria will never revert to military rule, urging Nigerians, particularly political parties, to nurture and sustain the nation’s democracy. Speaking at the launch of the book 100 Years of Political Parties ...

Feb 4, 2025 · After her meeting with General Babangida, the First Lady proceeded to the residence of another former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar. While welcoming Senator Tinubu, General Abubakar expressed deep appreciation for the visit, noting that it was heartwarming to have the First Lady check up on his welfare.

Jun 3, 2024 · Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, the former military head of state, has said that the military cannot take over without the involvement of politicians. The last military ruler of Nigeria disclosed this in an exclusive interview with The Sun.

Aug 19, 2024 · Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy . FCT, Abuja - The National Peace Committee (NPC) led by a former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has opened up on how it was pressurized to get the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the 2023 Presidential election.

Aug 4, 2023 · Former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd) who led the envoy arrived in Niamey, as part of the moves to end the military takeover in the West African country Tinubu charged the envoy which included the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III and President of Ecowas Commission, H.E. Omar Alieu Touray, to ...

Sep 17, 2024 · Former president Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday, September 15, held a closed-door meeting which lasted for about one hour with former military leaders, General Ibrahim Babangida and General Abdulsalami Abubakar; The meeting at the Uphill Minna residence of Babangida also had former national security adviser (NSA), General Aliyu Gusau, in attendance

Feb 5, 2025 · As part of her trip, the First Lady also paid a visit to former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, and General Abdulsalami Abubakar. She described the visit as a courtesy call to check on their well-being and seek their counsel. “Whatever we do in Abuja will not be complete without coming to them.

Jun 14, 2021 · Born on June 13, 1942, a former head of state, Abdulsalami Abubakar celebrated his 79th birthday and was celebrated by family and friends; Among the congratulatory messages sent to the former leader was a heartwarming one from President Buhari; Describing Abubakar as an iconic leader, the Nigerian president asked God to grant him a longer life

Jun 22, 2024 · On Wednesday, Atiku also visited former military Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar in Minna. The visit was seen as a show of respect and a gesture of goodwill during the Sallah celebrations. "Today, I paid Sallah homage to former Heads of State Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) and Gen. Abdusalami at their residences in Minna, Niger State ...

Mar 8, 2023 · Amid the disquiet over the outcome of the 2023 presidential election, PDP presidential candidate reportedly met with former military leaders Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar The meeting which was held behind closed doors on Wednesday, March 8, in Minna was said to be connected to the presidential poll