How Babangida’s 1985 Coup Unseated Buhari and Redefined Nigeria’s Military Rule

On August 27, 1985, Nigeria’s political landscape was dramatically altered when Major General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida led a military takeover that removed Major General Muhammadu Buhari from power. The event marked not only a leadership change but also a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s military era, influencing the nation’s governance and political evolution. This article...

MILITARY ERA

MILITARY ERA

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BIOGRAPHIES

MILITARY ERA

CIVIL WARS

PRE-COLONIAL NIGERIA

NIGERIAN HISTORY

DEMOCRATIC NIGERIA

INDEPENDENCE

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