I knew this when we used to visit General Abacha to plan his life presidency.
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Some reports even said that Gen Abacha had already been buried, in accordance with Islamic practice.
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Nigeria - Nigeria's dominant political party yesterday adopted military ruler Gen Sani Abacha as its candidate for August's presidential elections.
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Sir, The unfolding disclosures about the relationship between the Nigerian government of General Abacha, and Shell Corporation are profoundly disturbing.
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The Abacha family have largely lain low since the short, flamboyant general died of a heart attack while cavorting with Indian prostitutes.
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The explosion occurred at Mami market, in the grounds of the Sani Abacha barracks, a busy area where people congregate to socialize.
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Like how the government of General Abacha was using its foreign policy to legitimise itself in the eyes of other African countries.
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"When Abacha hanged Saro-Wiwa because of our oil, we saw it first on foreign TV!"
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Witnesses said the Libyan leader arrived from neighbouring Niger and was met at the airport by Gen Abacha, senior officials and local people.
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Gen Abacha's remarks came in a speech to the nation marking the fourth anniversary of his seizing power in Africa's most populous country.
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Switzerland agreed in February to return some $458 million to Nigeria which was siphoned into Swiss bank accounts by Sani Abacha.
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The greed of Abacha, who ruled for five years after a 1993 coup, shocked even Nigerians used to plundering on a grand scale.
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The nine were executed, following a sham trial, on the orders of President Abacha, on November 10th, 1995.
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The resolution condemns the decision of General Abacha to annul the presidential elections planned for August 1st this year and replace them with a referendum.
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What beat the Irish at the Sani Abacha stadium here in Kano was the combination Brian Kerr predicted would cause his side the greatest difficulties.
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Lagos - Pressure is growing on Nigerian military ruler Gen Sani Abacha (54) to state his political intentions clearly, politicians and newspapers said yesterday.