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Title:Nigeria: Military Regime Launches Drive Against Corruption
Date:1st January 1984
Summary:On New Year's Eve 1983, Nigeria experienced its fifth coup in 17 years. The army seized power from President Shehu Shagari and ended four years of civilian rule. The new leader, Major-General Mohammed Buhari, lost no time in cracking down on corruption in public affairs. The military government later opened up an official market to replace illegal street vending and replaced the old currency with a new Naira note.
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Location:NIGERIA LAGOS
Reuters ID:LDL0011D5HOQZ
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