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Sunday 1 February 2015

IBB explains why he has not remarried 5 years after losing his wife

After 40 years of marriage, former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida lost his wife and mother of his four children, Maryam Babaginda, to ovarian cancer on 27th December 2009 in an LA hospital. She was just 61. It's been five years and IBB, now 73, hasn't made an attempt to re-marry. He spoke to Vanguard about why he hasn't tried to re-marry

On what life has been like without her:
She was a real companion who got to understand and accept me for what I am and tried to make the best of me and that is what I am missing. She was the one who would look at me and say ‘you’re wrong’ and I had to accept and bury my pride and I will say ‘sorry, you’re right’. That is the sort of counseling I am missing now. 


On why he hasn't remarried
I will tell you an interesting story. There was a woman I was joking with and I said, ‘Okay, why don’t you marry me?’ and she said, ‘No I won’t’. And I asked her why? She said, ‘I am not sure I can spoil you the way your wife used to spoil you; so don’t put any idea into my head’.
at 2/01/2015 02:18:00 pm

97 comments:

  1. SANDRA1 February 2015 at 14:19

    Awwww, so nice

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    1. Unknown1 February 2015 at 20:47

      Life isn't fair. Lost my mum at 49 to breast cancer. In the prime of her life. Still hurts even though its been 10 years

      Jane Ike winner of LIB 2015 N100k

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    2. Unknown2 February 2015 at 00:02

      You are 73 man,its time you start a charity work,death is inevitable

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  2. AbokiDaWarriBoy1 February 2015 at 14:20

    WhoHimHelp????

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  3. AbokiDaWarriBoy1 February 2015 at 14:21

    WhoHimHelp????

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    1. Unknown1 February 2015 at 19:41

      You better help yourself. ...you lazy boy

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  4. Unknown1 February 2015 at 14:21

    Eeeeyah, how sweet of him. He must really miss his wife & d love she showed him. Linda take note!

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  5. Unknown1 February 2015 at 14:21

    Awww...she really missed a soul mate

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  6. AbokiDaWarriBoy1 February 2015 at 14:21

    WhoHimHelp????

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  7. Unknown1 February 2015 at 14:22

    Pls come nd marry me.........

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  8. Unknown1 February 2015 at 14:22

    Awww...he really missed a soul mate

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  9. bawllerday1 February 2015 at 14:23

    awwww. that's a beautiful answer. however sir, every woman has her own ways of spoiling her man. don't compare.

    pls visit www.cakebuzz.blogspot.com and leave comments. thank you

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  10. Unknown1 February 2015 at 14:23

    He is come of age nau, so I don't think marriage should be the issue. Probably he is got another reasons of not re-marrying best known to him

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  11. Unknown1 February 2015 at 14:24

    Any woman can spoil you as far as their is money...come Lagos.

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  12. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 14:24

    It's ok. Every widower doesn't have to remarry. His late wife is irreplaceable. Understood.

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  13. Juleslouis1 February 2015 at 14:26

    Wow. D woman must have really influenced his life in so many ways. And he can't just let go of the memories.

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  14. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 14:26

    Lovely family. No matter what we say about the man, he had a lovely wife and has lovely kids. Humble family!

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  15. BONARIO NNAGS1 February 2015 at 14:27

    Good for him.
    Btw been long I saw Genny in Nigerian movies.

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

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    1. Unknown1 February 2015 at 19:15

      Dats true! // bonario how u holding upp baby? Hope ur good?

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    2. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 21:27

      Are they an item

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  16. African foodstuff and Raw Materials1 February 2015 at 14:27

    Heya! His kids are enough for him, let him concentrate on them and his creator, so he can serve God and reign with him.. All is well

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  17. oiza1 February 2015 at 14:28

    wat else will he say..

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  18. Unknown1 February 2015 at 14:28

    Toorh!

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  19. ary1 February 2015 at 14:29

    Wetin he wan marry for? Make he focus on him grand kids.

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  20. Unknown1 February 2015 at 14:31

    Rip to Maryam Babangida. Contnue to rest in the bossom of the Lord Nigeria's eva 1st lady

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  21. Unknown1 February 2015 at 14:32

    Even the sad do cry....so sad

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  22. ebony1 February 2015 at 14:32

    Interesting, she was indeed a good wife.blessed memories

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  23. Unknown1 February 2015 at 14:35

    Everybody deserve a second chance but base on history this man doesn't deserve it.....no point in reading that garbage....Sorry APC supporters


    •••••QUEENMAYA••••••

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  24. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 14:36

    GOD BLESS MARIAM MAY HER SOUL R.I.P. she's a good woman! no doubt. MOHAMMED I SEE YOU BRO! (walltune@yahoo.com)

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  25. Unknown1 February 2015 at 14:36

    Eeeehhhhyahhh,it is nt easy @ all...i felt ur pain baba IBB

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  26. OSINANL1 February 2015 at 14:38

    Hmm... so interesting
    I think I like IBB

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  27. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 14:39

    She said that while he was shagging her right? Obviously they had that conversation while they were shagging .lol.

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  28. Unknown1 February 2015 at 14:46

    I guess he really loved her....bt I tot he stole her from one of those old musicians.....precisely bongos something...cnt really figure out his last name....he did a song for her I guess...

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  29. Thou.Thou1 February 2015 at 14:53

    Old fox.funny man.its ur choice ibb#lindi change ur profile picshure#:)

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  30. Unknown1 February 2015 at 14:56

    Okay.........Now we know the story.










    Moye says so via BB Passport...Courtesy LIB.....

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  31. Unknown1 February 2015 at 14:58

    Eyah. Nice man.


    @Sophia Stephen

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  32. Unknown1 February 2015 at 14:58

    Can't hate but luv this Dude. Always SUAVE.

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  33. APPLE1 February 2015 at 15:02

    Ok, he so loved her that he still had children with other women. R.I.P to her.

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  34. Redcandy1 February 2015 at 15:03

    They were a beautiful couple though. I liked his wife. She was a very good example of what a first lady should be like. Not this one that Mama P is doing.

    Redcandy
    ****www.idoncomeagain.com****

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  35. Unknown1 February 2015 at 15:03

    Oya na

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  36. Unknown1 February 2015 at 15:05

    The once powerful IBB. That's life

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  37. Unknown1 February 2015 at 15:06

    Mr MARADONA ur family is ok 4 u...

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  38. Unknown1 February 2015 at 15:07

    In dis new month of februARY, anybody dt wnt2c ya obituARY& buRRY u for cementry go 1st u enter mortuARY. all dos dt always fight u lk tom& jeRRY wl be defeated cos d Lord has given u victoRY, u shall nt be angRY or hungRY nor beg for gaRRI,,d lord wl change ya stoRY, make u bold lk blackbeRRY& spice ur lyf wt no cuRRY.Dos wer bin use u act lk Nadia buhARI can neva play u again lk thienRY henRY, d Lord is ur defender, he wl nt overlap lk john teRRY, he will defend you for fREE wt no deaneRY, he will grant u a job wt a veRY good salaRY, high u lk a breweRY& make u feel aiRY.
    All dos dt are forming millitant against ur life lk AsaRI, those dt wnt to always control u lk a car stieRY& rule u by force lk d millitARY wl remain big4 nothing lk camRy, dt girl dt is forming4 u wl agREE to mARRY u dis februARY, dt guy dt always disagREE u must surely agree to pay ur dowRY
    All dos wer dey form class4u lk secondARY wl fall to d lowest class lk nurseRY. weda d devil lk it or not u wl drive dt feraRI, u wl blow anyhw lk mumu refeREE. No mata ur story, dnt be angRY Always give God d gloRY.
    Finally if i ve offended u in d month of januARY, pls4give me, am VeRY SoRRY, it wont happen again dis FebruARY.All i wish u is nothing bt GOODLUCK on 14th FeBUHARI.

    Happy Newmonth4rm all of us@RhYmEsFaK3
    @theo_phils CEO

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  39. Goziem Oh LORD1 February 2015 at 15:14

    Ok oooo.but hope he no dey kuruke shaaa

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  40. GALORE1 February 2015 at 15:20

    OK.....but remember u made @Ita Giwa a widow.....u killed Dele Giwa......see as e dey be for body




    @Galore

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  41. kezie1 February 2015 at 15:23

    At 73 u still want to marry come on go and sit down..all ds men sef

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  42. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 15:24

    Thank you IBB, we south southern make good wife. Late Mrs Maryam Babanjida from Asaba Delta state rocks!

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  43. Unknown1 February 2015 at 15:29

    He's too old to remarry. Besides, he might have concubines.
    $.
    $.
    @Carlos via Nokia Lumia

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  44. Unknown1 February 2015 at 15:40

    Pls IBB should spare us dis folk tales...
    He should tell dis fake stories to d god's.

    Wit d way his fortress is well guided and privacy is@d extreme level, if he choose to marry 10 after then and d world not knowing abt it we just b dwelling on ignorance.

    I feel IBB is just b secretive and want privacy concerning his personal life.

    D more u look d less u see.

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    1. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 20:26

      U sure say u go oxford university wey dey ur profile??? Ur english na die!!!!!
      Village champion!!

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  45. Unknown1 February 2015 at 15:41

    Pls IBB should spare us dis folk tales...
    He should tell dis fake stories to d god's.

    Wit d way his fortress is well guided and privacy is@d extreme level, if he choose to marry 10 after then and d world not knowing abt it we just b dwelling on ignorance.

    I feel IBB is just b secretive and want privacy concerning his personal life.

    D more u look d less u see.

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  46. hrm paul ojeih1 February 2015 at 15:41

    Gen ibb has bin one lucky bastard survived so many coups came out a multi billionaire has lovely kids and grand kids as a muslim dude has coded mistresses

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  47. hrm paul ojeih1 February 2015 at 15:41

    Gen ibb has bin one lucky bastard survived so many coups came out a multi billionaire has lovely kids and grand kids as a muslim dude has coded mistresses

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  48. Unknown1 February 2015 at 15:45

    Nice memory...God will strengthen u!

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  49. Issyoma1 February 2015 at 15:57

    Vanguard stole that interview from Straight talk with Kadara on Channels TV. Liars

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  50. Finest Prince1 February 2015 at 16:06

    Dts d power of maryam babangida d most classy n influential 1st lady nigeria eva had.Continue to rest in peace.

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  51. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 16:10

    How e take concern me now?
    D man is flexing himself abeg...


    .....A better Nigeria I pray....

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  52. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 16:10

    How e take concern me now?
    D man is flexing himself abeg...


    .....A better Nigeria I pray....

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  53. Unknown1 February 2015 at 16:25

    True love never die

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  54. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 16:31

    May her soul continue to rest in peace. samuel_augustina@yahoo.com

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  55. Subomi1 February 2015 at 16:37

    His kids and grand kids are enough companion for him at his age, so long he did not re-marry till he hit 70, game over. Done!

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  56. Ugochukwuka1 February 2015 at 16:40

    Nice reply
    * * commenting live from river ethiope **

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  57. Unknown1 February 2015 at 16:51

    For a muslim + his wealth and doesn't think marriage, he must be really inlove with his late wife.





    Busy Fingers.

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  58. Unknown1 February 2015 at 16:58

    Okay...

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  59. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 16:59

    Does he have to remarry??

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  60. HAWT TALK WITH TOSAN1 February 2015 at 17:06

    I thought it was because of some certain gay rumours

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  61. Unknown1 February 2015 at 17:08

    Chai!!

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  62. Unknown1 February 2015 at 17:11

    He must have loved her dearly. May her soul rest in peace.

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  63. Unknown1 February 2015 at 17:13

    When u v a good wife it is hard to forget them.

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  64. Unknown1 February 2015 at 17:13

    When u v a good wife it is hard to forget them.

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  65. Kayode Awofeso1 February 2015 at 17:14

    story for the gods........ u no marry but u won lie say u neva climb any woman for the past 5 years

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  66. Onyx's Girlfriend (he isn't gay pls)1 February 2015 at 17:17

    We don hear. #happysunday

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  67. Unknown1 February 2015 at 17:22

    The military maradona...missing his dear wife....may her soul rest in perfect peace Amen.

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  68. Mz G1 February 2015 at 17:27

    Ehya, dats wat love is al about

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  69. Jeni_zee 1 February 2015 at 17:29

    Eeya he still needs a woman's companion though

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  70. Kaltume1 February 2015 at 17:43

    First cut is d deepest!

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  71. Unknown1 February 2015 at 18:12

    Eyah. Our most beautiful first lady of all time. True love never dies

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  72. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 18:42

    WATCHED D INTERVIEW HE MADE THE COMMENTS..#STRAIGHT TALK WITH KADIRA...
    SHE WAS RILY BEAUTIFUL...MARYAM..
    DAT WARRI DUDE DR UFUOMA

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  73. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 18:43

    I wonder why she didn't counsel him on issues relating to Nigeria when he ruled. cos he wronged Nigerians

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  74. Unknown1 February 2015 at 18:53

    Awwwww how sweet

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  75. Chop Chop1 February 2015 at 18:55

    On point.....

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  76. ogeee1 February 2015 at 18:58

    That's life IBB

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  77. Pepe1 February 2015 at 19:06

    Eya, true love is rare, esp amongst Naija men. He's not like myriad other men who with enough money marry a harem of women (not counting concubines).

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  78. Unknown1 February 2015 at 19:14

    Love!

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  79. Onyekaneze1 February 2015 at 19:35

    Touching! It's well sir.

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  80. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 20:03

    Devilish man!

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  81. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 20:49

    Thank God I haven't seen the comment of that mad idiot called Juliet iwuno for awhile hope she's in a mental hospital where she belongs.

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  82. Unknown1 February 2015 at 22:44

    My favourite first lady.

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  83. ebonyz...1 February 2015 at 23:09

    Awwh! Love oh

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  84. Unknown1 February 2015 at 23:11

    Who he help? Criminal God's judgment will definitely come upon 4 d evil u have done to this country

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  85. Mommy's Baby2 February 2015 at 00:25

    Good woman

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  86. Unknown2 February 2015 at 00:51

    The lady is right. From what he says, his late wife has left a big shoes that can't be filled by just anyone

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  87. Anonymous2 February 2015 at 10:02

    Eyaa, true love! You just can't replace some people!

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  88. Anonymous4 February 2015 at 15:25

    It really pieces me off when women who have billions of the mans money are their disposal and the power to booth are praised as good women. WE don't know what they would have been like without the money & power. A very elegant first Lady though.

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  89. Unknown12 February 2015 at 11:22

    It takes a strong man to control his emotion. Bravo IBB

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