Who did Ibrahim Babangida seize power from in a coup d'état?
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Ibrahim Babangida was a military general and politician who ruled Nigeria from 1985 to 1993. He seized power from Muhammadu Buhari in a coup d'état in 1985. Babangida's rule was characterized by political instability and economic mismanagement. He was eventually forced to step down in 1993 after a failed attempt to extend his term in office.
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