MAJOR POLITICAL PARTIES REJECT BABANGIDA : Among those who see Ibrahim Babangida as a threat or a liability is Augustus Aikhomu, Babangida's former second in command. Every political door is shutting in the face of the former dictator. These are not the best of times for a man who dreams of ruling Nigeria again. READ MORE

WHAT ARE BABANGIDA'S ACHIEVEMENTS? Ibrahim Babangida's supporters are usually quick to point to his achievements as head of state to buttress their claims that he deserves another chance to be the president. What are those achievements? We counter the assertions of one of the pro-IBB sites, Ibrahimbabangida.com. READ MORE

OBASANJO FIRMLY PLANTS SELF IN IBB'S WAY: General Ibrahim Babangida trusted President Olusegun Obasanjo to rule for a while and hand over power to him. He spent millions to make it happen. Just as IBB betrayed MKO Abiola, it seems Obasanjo has prepared the ground to betray Babangida. Will it succeed? READ MORE

AKINYELE, IBB'S SPOKESMAN, SLUGS IT WITH GANI: Gani Fawehinmi wrote a controversial letter to President Olusegun Obasanjo while mourning the death of the First Lady. Seeing an opportunity to nail his vocal townsman, IBB's beneficiary and spokesman, Alex Akinyele, pounced on Gani. But he got more than he bargained for. READ MORE

MARGINALIZED POLITICIANS FORM ANOTHER MAJOR PARTY: President Olusegun Obasanjo has muzzled almost every opposition to his shameful bid to prolong his rule. Sensing total subjugation, major civilian politicians have formed an alliance to fight back. Is this the beginning of another protracted struggle for democracy? READ MORE

Informed Commentary: IBB's Pathetic Rehabilitation, by Chris Apologun
Selected Letters and Poem: Babangida Will Rule Himself
Say Something: AGAINSTBABANGIDA FORUM

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