Tag Archives: Abdulsalami Abubakar

AU Chairperson Welcomes Signing of Security Arrangements Agreement between the Two Sudans

March 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, welcomes the signing, in Addis Ababa on 8 March 2013, of the Implementation Modalities for Security Arrangements, at the Extraordinary Meeting of the Joint Political and … read more »

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Nigeria: Insecurity affecting the economy – Abdulsalam Abubakar

December 18, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Former Military Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar has again warned that the current insecurity in the country is affecting the economy of the nation especially in the northern part. Abdulsalami Abubabakar who spoke in Minna Niger state on today … read more »

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Kofi Annan: Abiola’s death was suspicious

October 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

In a most-revealing new memoir titled, “Interventions (A Life in War and Peace)”, former United Nations Secretary General, Mr. Kofi Annan, has detailed the role he played in the aftermath of General Sani Abacha’s death in 1998 and his encounter … read more »

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Nigeria Boko Haram: Advice for Mr President

July 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Will the sacking of former National Security Adviser (NSA), General Patrick Owoye Azazi, and the appointment of Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd), bring an end to the Boko Haram insurgence? This is the question in the minds of well-meaning Nigerians who … read more »

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Nigeria: MAY 29 AS DEMOCRACY DAY: What’s in a date?

May 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

How did the military administration of General Abdulsalami Abubakar come about May 29 as handover date?  This piece explores the issues around May 29. The workings of their minds may never be known. General Abdulsalami Abubakar’s Provisional Ruling Council, PRC, … read more »

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Nigeria: IBB, Abdulsalam, Atiku, others should apologise

March 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

KADUNA — Arewa Youths Forum,AYF, yesterday, demanded an apology from all their leaders who have ruled the country at one time or the other for neglecting the region while they were in power. This was the outcome of an emergency … read more »

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