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Babangida Says No Nigerian Coup Succeeds Without Civilian Support

Former military ruler IBB reflects on 1985 coup plot, Vatsa's execution, and 1993 election annulment in 85th birthday radio interview monitored by THISDAY.

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Last updated: 15 Aug 2026, 05:43 WAT
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Former military ruler IBB reflects on 1985 coup plot, Vatsa's execution, and 1993 election annulment in 85th birthday radio interview monitored by THISDAY.

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