Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- Today, news of former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida launching an autobiography titled 'A Journey In Service' on February 20 dominated headlines.

Many Nigerian newspapers reported that the former military leader admitted annulling the 1993 presidential election.

Blueprint reported this under the headline "IBB admits Abiola won June 12, 1993 election, regrets annulment."

Punch's cover page headline read, "Knocks as IBB regret annulling MKO Abiola's victory in 1993."

"Finally, IBB Agrees MKO Abiola won June 12 presidential election," the Independent said.

Daily Trust headline read, "June 12: I take responsibility - IBB."

"IBB: Abiola won June 12, 1993 election, I regret its annulment," The Nation rep...