Sani Abacha
Sani Abacha was a Nigerian military leader who ruled as Head of State from 1993 until his death in 1998, known for his authoritarian regime, widespread human rights abuses, and the controversial annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.
Born on Sep 20, 1943 (82 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Nigeria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.23% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 468,499 | $448,000 | 1,018$ |
| Totals | 1 | 206,139,589 | 468,499 | $448,000 | 1,018$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Nigeria:
Sani Abacha was the late General under whose military administration Bamanga Tukur served as Minister of Industries.
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Nigeria:
Sani Abacha was a Nigerian military leader whose controversial death continues to spark debate.
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Nigeria:
Abacha, who seized power in a military coup on November 17, 1993, ruled Nigeria until his sudden death at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on June 8, 1998.
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Tanzania:
Sani Abacha's sudden death in 1998 opened the way for a transition to civilian rule in Nigeria.
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Kenya:
Sani Abacha was the military ruler of Nigeria during the time Ken Saro-Wiwa was executed.
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Tanzania:
He later chaired the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) from 1994 to 1999 under the administration of General Sani Abacha.
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France:
Sani Abacha chose Muhammadu Buhari to lead the Petroleum Trust Fund.
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Nigeria:
Good enough, Ibrahim Babangida has confessed that Chief MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993 election that was annulled.
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Nigeria:
General Sani Abacha seized power and was criticized by Lamido for the actions of NADECO activists.
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Nigeria:
General Sani Abacha was the military dictator responsible for the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni Eight.
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