Historical Events tagged with "abubakar tafawa balewa"
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Politics & Government
Military Coup Overthrows First Nigerian Republic
January 15th, 1966 59 years ago
A military coup led by officers disillusioned with the political instability in Nigeria resulted in the overthrow of the First Nigerian Republic. Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and several other key politicians were assassinated, marking a swift and violent change in governance. The coup was partly fueled by ethnic tensions and dissatisfaction with corruption and ineffectiveness in the government. This power grab reflected deep divisions within Nigeria's multi-ethnic society.
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