No Journalists, No Camera Allowed Here- Displayed at Babangida’s 80th Birthday

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A bold sign of ”No Journalists, No Camera allowed here” rocked the 80th birthday shindig of former Nigerian leader, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida in Minna yesterday, as Journalists were shut out.

Though now wheelchair bound, many dignitaries came to Minna to celebrate with him.

Among the notable Nigerians at his Hilltop Mansion were former head of state General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Gen. Aliyu Gusau, Brigadier Halilu Akilu, Sen. Bukola Saraki, Peter Obi, Sen. Philip Aduda, Sen.Ben Obi, Sen. Sani Musa.

Also there were Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel, PDP National Chairman Uche Secondus and Senator David Mark.

But journalists were told to keep off, on the order of Babangida’s children, Mohammed and Aisha.

A bold sign proclaimed: ” No Journalists , No Camera allowed here.”

However, the media crew of some dignitaries were not affected by the ban.

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