The first Military President of Nigeria is

  • A Lt General Olusegun Obasanjo
  • B Major General J.T.U Aguiyi-Ironsi
  • C Major General Ibrahim Babangida
  • D General Murtala Mohammed
  • E General Yabbuku Gowon
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The correct answer is C. Major General Ibrahim Babangida

On August 27, 1985, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida seized control of Nigeria in a bloodless coup d’etat that ousted Major General Mohammed Buhari from office. Instead of placing someone else at Nigeria’s helm as he had during past coups he was involved in, Babangida made himself president, thereby becoming the first Military President of Nigeria

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