pronunciation (help·info); 20 September 1943 – 8 June 1998) was a Nigerian military general who served as the military head of state of Nigeria from 1993 until his death in 1998. He was also Chief of Army Staff between 1985 to 1990; Chief of Defence Staff between 1990 to 1993; and Minister of Defence.
When did General Sani Abacha became head of state?
General Sani Abacha became head of state in Nigeria after a coup in November 1993 that ended the Nigerian Third Republic.
How long did Abdulsalami rule Nigeria?
Abdulsalami Abubakar
| General Abdulsalami Abubakar DSM DSM* FSS GSM GCFR MSS NSM RM SJM | |
|---|---|
| In office 9 June 1998 – 29 May 1999 | |
| Vice President | Mike Akhigbe |
| Preceded by | Sani Abacha |
| Succeeded by | Olusegun Obasanjo |
Where is Sani Abacha from?
General Donaldson Oladipo Diya (born 3 April 1944) is a Nigerian general who served as Chief of the General Staff, was the de facto Vice President of Nigeria under military head of state General Sani Abacha from 1994 until his arrest for treason in 1997.
Who was Nigeria last military head of state?
Sani Abacha
| General Sani Abacha | |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Salihu Ibrahim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 September 1943 Kano, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Kano, Nigeria) |
| Died | 8 June 1998 (aged 54) State House, Abuja, Nigeria |
When did military rule end in Nigeria?
The military dictatorship in Nigeria was a period when members of the Nigerian Armed Forces seized power in Nigeria from 1966 to 1999 with an interregnum from 1979 to 1983.
Who is the first head of state of Nigeria?
President of Nigeria
| President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria | |
|---|---|
| Term length | Four years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nigeria |
| Inaugural holder | Nnamdi Azikiwe |
| Formation | October 1, 1963 |
How many military coups has Nigeria had?
Nigeria today is seemingly democratic with there having been no military coups since 1999, however the decades under military rule have had a resounding impact on the nation with all today’s 36 states created by the military and there still being a considerable military influence evident.
What is Abacha made of?
Abacha is an Eastern Nigeria dish made using dried, shredded cassava. You can eat it as a snack or a full meal. There are many variations to making this salad, but the more ingredients you add, the tastier the dish is. Whichever way you prepare or eat it, warm or cold, it will still come out delicious.