Incoming president Muhammadu Buhari is born on December 17, 1942 in Katsina state, Nigeria. He served as the military ruler of Nigeria (December 31, 1983 - August 27, 1985).
Major-General Buhari and Major-General Tunde Idiagbon in 1983 were selected to lead the country by middle and high-ranking military officers after a successful military coup d'etat that overthrew civilian President Shehu Shagari on December.
Major-General Buhari and Major-General Tunde Idiagbon in 1983 were selected to lead the country by middle and high-ranking military officers after a successful military coup d'etat that overthrew civilian President Shehu Shagari on December.