1 Aug 1966Event
Gowon announces leadership
Lieutenant Colonel Yakubu Gowon emerged as head of state after the counter-coup.
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1 Aug 1966
Gowon announces leadership
Lieutenant Colonel Yakubu Gowon emerged as head of state after the counter-coup.
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Lieutenant Colonel Yakubu Gowon emerged as head of state after the counter-coup. His authority was disputed by Eastern governor Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.
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