july 1966 coup

The Nigerian counter-coup of 1966 was the second of many military coups in Nigeria. It was masterminded by Lt Colonel Murtala Muhammed and many northern military officers of which some are still relevant in Nigerian politics. Here is a list of the 1966 coup plotters that are still in...

In the wee hours of July 29 1966, Nigeria experienced what is today referred to as one of the bloodiest military coup d’etat in Africa. The first military coup of January 15 1966 which led to the death of many northern leaders has generated controversies which many expected General Aguiyi Ironsi...