31 December 1983President of NigeriaMuhammadu Buhari
Appointed military Head of State of Nigeria after the overthrow of Shehu Shagari
Historical records for Nigeria in 1983, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Appointed military Head of State of Nigeria after the overthrow of Shehu Shagari
Appointed Commander in Chief, Nigerian Army
Instrumental in a bloodless military coups dEtat that brings General Muhammadu Buhari to power
Leads a coup against President Buhari & assumes the Presidency
Takes part in a coup against President Shehu Shagari
Appointed Major General
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