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1979 in Nigeria

Explore 2 historical events and records for Nigeria in 1979.

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Historical records for Nigeria in 1979

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October

1 October 1979

President of Nigeria

Shagari, Shehu Usman Aliyu · Lagos · President of Nigeria · Government / Government of Nigeria

Appointed President of Nigeria, 2nd Republic

October 1979

Election

Azikiwe, Nnambi · Party Leader of NPP · Politics / Nigerian Peoples Party

Defeated by the National Party

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