President of Nigeria
Appointed military President of Nigeria after the overthrow of Muhammadu Buhari
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1985 in Nigeria
Explore 4 historical events and records for Nigeria in 1985.
Historical records for Nigeria in 1985
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Chief of Army Staff
When General Ibrahim Babangida is named President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Abacha was named Chief of Army Staff
Coup
When General Ibrahim Babangida is named President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Abacha was named Chief of Army Staff. Instrumental in a bloodless military coups dEtat that removes General Muhammadu Buhari from power
President of Nigeria
Appointed President of Nigeria
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