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1

Who led the military coup that overthrew the civilian government of Shehu Shagari in 1983?

A

General Olusegun Obasanjo

B

Major-General Muhammadu Buhari

C

Shehu Shagari

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2

Who led the military coup that overthrew the civilian government of Shehu Shagari in 1983?

A

General Olusegun Obasanjo

B

Major-General Muhammadu Buhari

C

Shehu Shagari

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3

What was the main promise of Buhari's military government?

A

Restore democracy

B

Fight corruption and indiscipline

C

Implement economic reforms

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4

Which policy implemented by Buhari's military government caused hardship for many Nigerians?

A

Promotion of human rights

B

Crackdown on corruption

C

Austerity policy

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5

Who overthrew Buhari's military government in 1985?

A

General Olusegun Obasanjo

B

General Ibrahim Babangida

C

Shehu Shagari

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6

What was the main promise of Buhari's military government, and how did it attempt to fulfill this promise?

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7

Who overthrew Buhari's military government in 1985, and what was his main promise to the Nigerian people?

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