Tag: June 12 election
July 7 in Nigerian History: MKO Abiola Died
On July 7, 1998, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, the acclaimed winner of Nigeria’s annulled June 12, 1993…
June 24 in Nigerian history: Ibrahim Babangida annuls June 12 Poll
On June 24, 1993, General Ibrahim Babangida annulled the presidential election held, citing "irregularities" and halting the country's…
June 23 in Nigerian history: MKO Abiola was arrested for treason
On June 23, 1994, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election,…
June 22 in Nigerian history: Obasanjo, Deputy Charged With Plot to Topple Abacha Regime, Infamous World Cup Miss
June 22: Obasanjo, Deputy Charged With Plot to Topple Abacha Regime On June 22, 1995, Nigeria’s former military…
June 12, 1993: The Day Nigeria Held Its Freest and Fairest Presidential Election
On June 12, 1993, Nigeria held its first presidential election since the 1983 military coup. Moshood Kashimawo Abiola…