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Gen 'IBB' Babangida’s book: Former Nigerian military ruler reveals all

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Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, known as IBB , has released a book about the turbulent times while he was in charge of the country.

A Journey In Service chronicles his life, especially while in office from 1985 to 1993 .

In the book, he for the first time expresses deep regret for cancelling the 1993 presidential elections.

Babagida and childhood friend General Mamman Vatsa grew up together, were in the same class in school.

Many Nigerians see Babangida 's wife Maryam as the country's most iconic and influential First Lady.

She died in 2009 and the ex-head of state has never remarried.

The association of Igbos with the coup led to attacks on members of that community around the country.

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English

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