Sani Abacha GCFR ((listen ⓘ); (20 September 1943 – 8 June 1998) was a Nigerian military dictator and statesman who ruled Nigeria with an iron-fist as military head of state from 1993 …

Sani Abacha (born September 20, 1943, Kano, Nigeria—died June 8, 1998, Abuja) was a Nigerian military leader, who served as head of state (1993–98). Abacha received his formal …

Nov 25, 2024 · General Sani Abacha, Nigeria’s seventh military head of state from 1993 to 1998, is remembered as one of the most infamous leaders in the country’s history. His rule, marked …

Jan 28, 2021 · When Nigeria's then-head of state Sani Abacha stole billions of dollars and died before spending his loot, it prompted an international treasure hunt spread over decades. The …

It's been 20 years since the death of Nigerian military ruler Sani Abacha. He ruled Nigeria with an iron grip and his regime was marred by gross human rights abuses. Abacha remains a divisive...

Dec 20, 2018 · Sani Abacha was a General of the Nigerian army, who later also decided to become a politician. He was ruling Nigeria as a “de facto” President, and his regime lasted for …

May 14, 2018 · Trained in Nigeria, Great Britain, and the United States, Abacha began his career as second-lieutenant in the Nigerian Army in 1963, rose through the ranks to the Armed …

Jun 9, 1998 · Gen. Sani Abacha, who died yesterday at 54, was the seventh Nigerian officer to come to power by force since the country gained independence from Britain in 1960. But even …

Jun 8, 2023 · Twenty-five years have passed since the demise of General Sani Abacha, Nigeria’s enigmatic and controversial military ruler. Serving as the nation’s head of state from 1993 until …

He was a Nigerian Army General and politician who ruled as the military head of state after seizing power in 1993 until his death in 1998. Abacha's seizure of power was the last …