Name | Term/Reign | Office |
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Yakubu Gowon | 1966–1975 | Military ruler |
Olusegun Obasanjo | 1976–1979 1999–2007 | Military ruler President of Nigeria |
Muhammadu Buhari | 1983–1985 2015–present | Military ruler President of Nigeria |
Ibrahim Babangida | 1985–1993 | Military ruler |
Where was Buhari when he was overthrown?
1985 Nigerian coup d’état
Date | August 27, 1985 |
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Location | Nigeria |
Result | Coup succeeds. Muhammadu Buhari is ousted by the Chief of Army Staff Ibrahim Babangida. |
Who was Nigeria first head of state?
President of Nigeria
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria | |
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Term length | Four years, renewable once |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nigeria |
Inaugural holder | Nnamdi Azikiwe |
Formation | October 1, 1963 |
Where is Muhammadu Buhari from?
Daura, Нигерия
Who is Buhari father?
Адаму Бухари
Who announced the 1983 coup in Nigeria?
The sole men who headed the coup of 1983 were: Major General Muhammadu Buhari* (General Officer Commanding, 3rd Armored Division, Jos) others who assisted him are. Major General Ibrahim Babangida (Director of Army Staff Duties and Plans)
How many children does Buhari have?
Aisha and Muhammadu Buhari have five children together and one grandchild.
Who is the richest Nigerian man?
The richest man in Nigeria is Aliko Dangote. As of 2021, he had a net worth of 11.5 billion U.S. dollars, ranking 182nd worldwide. Aliko Dangote is also the richest man in Africa.
Who divided Nigeria into 12 states?
General Yakubu Gowon was head of state of Nigeria from August 1966 to July 1975. He reorganized the four regions into twelve states in May 1967.
How old is Yakubu Gowon now?
86 years (October 19, 1934)
Who is the mother of Buhari?
Zulaihat Buhari
Who is the president Nigeria?
Muhammadu Buhari
How old is Buhari?
78 years (December 17, 1942)
Who are the current leaders of Nigeria?
Muhammadu Buhari
Who are the Nigerian leaders?
Living former heads of state
Name | Term/Reign | Office |
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Muhammadu Buhari | 1983–1985 2015–present | Military ruler President of Nigeria |
Ibrahim Babangida | 1985–1993 | Military ruler |
Ernest Shonekan | 1993 | Interim president |
Abdulsalami Abubakar | 1998–1999 | Military ruler |
How many wives does Buhari have?
Muhammadu Buhari
His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR | |
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Spouse(s) | Safinatu Yusuf ( m. 1971; div. 1988) Aisha Halilu ( m. 1989) |
Children | show 10 |
Alma mater | Nigerian Military Training College Mons Officer Cadet School U.S. Army War College |
Website | Official website |