Coup
Leads a coup against President Buhari & assumes the Presidency
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Ibrahim Babangida Biography and Timeline
Follow Ibrahim Babangida through 7 dated historical records for Nigeria.
Ibrahim Babangida, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
7Distinct records
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1983–1992Years on this page
1983
Coup
Takes part in a coup against President Shehu Shagari
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, Nigerian Army
Major General
Appointed Major General
1985
President of Nigeria
Appointed President of Nigeria
1989
Constitution of Nigeria
Allows the creation of competing political parties
1992
Constitution of Nigeria
Promises a return to civilian Government
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