Epic photos: Buhari meets Shagari again years after overthrowing his government

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These photos are epic! Former Nigerian president Shehu Shagari (right) was overthrown by General Buhari in a military coup on December 31, 1983. 31 years later, the two men meet again. See more photos after the cut...



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