Nigeria Today In History

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Tuesday June 09, 1998

Major-General Abdusalami Abubakar sworn in as Nigeria's 11th Head of State.  Read More

Tuesday June 09, 1998

General Abdulsalami Alhaji Abubakar (rtd.) became the 11th Head of State of Nigeria after General Sani Abacha died in office.  Read More

Tuesday June 09, 1998

The Clinton administration offers improved ties with Nigeria's new military government if it frees political prisoners and moves toward democratic reform..  Read More