Muhammadu Buhari

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Muhammadu Buhari born?December 17, 1942
2. Where was Muhammadu Buhari born?Dabawa, Nigeria
3. What is the military head of state?August 27, 1983 – August 27, 1985
4. What is the president of nigeria?May 29, 2015 – May 29, 2023
5. Who is Muhammadu Buhari?Muhammadu Buhari is a Nigerian leader who started his career as a soldier and later became the president of Nigeria.
6. How did Buhari become a leader?He joined the Nigerian Army, fought in the Civil War, rose to become a general, and then led a military coup in 1983 to take power.

Military Junta: A government led by a committee of military leaders, often established after a coup.
Authoritarian Governance: A system of government where rulers have strong central power and limit individual freedoms.
Incumbent: The person currently holding a political office, especially when seeking re-election.