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Reasons For Military Intervention In Nigeria Politics

Generally, there are two theories about the causes of military intervention in Nigeria politics. The first theory relates to the internal characteristics of the military itself. This theory contends that military intervention in politics...

StudyHQ January 26, 2021

Government & Politics

Murtala Muhammed / Obasanjo Military Regime In Nigeria

The third successful military coup in Nigeria was staged on 29th July, 1975 and Brigadier (later General) Murtala Muhammed emerged as the new Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

StudyHQ January 26, 2021

Government & Politics

Ibrahim Babangida Military Administrations In Nigeria (1985 – 1993)

In a palace coup that took place on 27th August, 1985, Major General Ibrahim Babangida, the Chief of Army Staff under the Buhari regime, emerged as the new Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federation.

StudyHQ January 25, 2021

Government & Politics

Aguiyi Ironsi Military Administrations In Nigeria (1966)

J.T.U. Aguiyi Ironsi Military Rule (January, 1966 – July, 1966) - The deep division in the political class and the military institution itself, encouraged a few young army officers to overthrow the civilian government of Alhaji Tafawa Balewa at the dawn of 15th January, 1966.

StudyHQ January 25, 2021

Government & Politics

Yakubu Gowon Military Administrations In Nigeria (1966 – 1975)

Lt Colonel Yakubu Gowon, the Chief of Army Staff under Ironsi, became the Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces after the bloody coup d’etat of 29th July, 1966 which led to the assassination of General Aguiyi Ironsi and Lt. Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi, the military governor of Western Nigeria and several military officers mainly of Igbo extraction. Ironsi was killed while on a state visit to the Western Region.

StudyHQ January 25, 2021