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Posted by admin Judiciary, Latest Politics, National Politics, NNP News, Top Stories Saturday, January 26th, 2019

Written by Staff Reporter, New Nigerian Politics – NNP News – Abuja, Nigeria – On December 31, 1983, Major-General Muhammedu Buhari overthrew the democratic government of President Shehu Shagari and declared himself Head of State. More than 35 years later, the retired Major-General has reenacted the feat to the displeasure of Nigerians and the international […]

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