Shehu Shagari
Shehu Shagari was a Nigerian politician who served as the first democratically elected President of Nigeria from 1979 to 1983. His administration is notable for initiating the Green Revolution, which aimed to increase agricultural production through modern farming techniques and technology. Shagari's government faced challenges such as economic instability and political unrest, leading to a military coup that ousted him from power.
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Earlier, Gen Yakubu Gowon and President Shehu Shagari also had state visits to the UK and were hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Tinubu to make historic state visit to UK in March 2026
Nigeria· 2026-02-09
In 1983, soldiers overthrew elected President Shehu Shagari.
Ex-Nigeria president's political life in pictures
United Kingdom· 2025-07-15
Buhari came to power as Head of State on 31 December 1983 after leading a coup that ousted the civilian government of President Shehu Shagari.
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82 in London
Tanzania· 2025-07-14
Shehu Shagari was the president who was overthrown by Muhammadu Buhari in a military coup.
Líderes africanos lamentam morte de antigo presidente da Nigéria
Cabo Verde· 2025-07-14
Shehu Shagari was the president before Muhammadu Buhari's military coup.
Muhammadu Buhari, ancien président du Nigeria, est mort
France· 2025-07-13
Shehu Shagari was the first democratically elected President of Nigeria, overthrown by Buhari in a military coup.
Morreu o antigo Presidente nigeriano Muhammadu Buhari | Nigéria
Portugal· 2025-07-13
Buhari's first taste of power came in 1983 when he spearheaded a coup that overthrew the democratically elected president Shehu Shagari.
Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria's ex-military ruler-turned 'democrat'
Kenya· 2025-07-13Shehu Shagari's name is honored on a highway in Abuja.
Monuments, Yelwata, and a Kaduna IncidentNigeria· 2025-06-22
Obasanjo handed over power to former President Shehu Shagari back in 1979.
25 Years of Nigeria Democracy: A Journey of ProgressNigeria· 2025-06-01
Obasanjo was favoured for his integrity in 1979, also because he upheld Shehu Shagari’s victory despite the pressure from his fellow Yoruba.
Why SDP backed Obasanjo over Ige, Falae in 1999 — LamidoNigeria· 2025-05-19
Shehu Shagari was the president during the time when the issues with police funding began.
Nigeria police neglected for over 40 years –NPTF Executive Secretary, SheiduNigeria· 2025-05-18
Shehu Shagari was the President during the operationalisation of the Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant in 1980.
FG okays hydropower projects in OyoNigeria· 2025-05-14
President Shehu Shagari was nominated for a second term during the 1983 federal elections.
Nigeria one step away from authoritarian state – Politics don, Prof. JinaduNigeria· 2025-05-11
President Shehu Shagari of Nigeria intervened to help secure the release of Dr. Hilla Limann from house arrest.
My father's selfless journey to save his brother – Lawyer J.B. Limann's story
Ghana· 2025-05-06
Shehu Shagari’s four-year tenure followed the rule of Gen. Murtala Muhammed.
Baba-Ahmed back on the hustingsNigeria· 2025-05-01
Shehu Shagari announced a definitive deadline for gas flaring in 1984.
Gas flaring: Much ado about 2030Nigeria· 2025-04-17
Second Republic President Shehu Shagari travelled for a state visit to India as the NET building exploded in flames in February 1983.
Plateau killings, signs of a failing stateNigeria· 2025-04-09
Former President Shehu Shagari was ousted by the military along with Dr. Alex Ekwueme.
North Central demands 2027 presidency, gives Tinubu conditionNigeria· 2025-04-03
Yakasai is a former adviser to former president Shehu Shagari.
Yakassai lauds Tinubu's reforms, says food, fuel prices crashingNigeria· 2025-03-16
Goronyo mentioned that the current project is executing a dream of former President Shehu Shagari.
FG promises completion of Sokoto-Zaria roadNigeria· 2025-03-15
Shehu Shagari's Green Revolution was the last major assessment of the National Agricultural Research System before the current evaluation.
Nigeria conducts first agricultural research evaluation in 40 yearsNigeria· 2025-02-15
