July 1975Event
Murtala Muhammed becomes head of state
Brigadier Murtala Muhammed took power after the coup against Gowon.
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July 1975
Murtala Muhammed becomes head of state
Brigadier Murtala Muhammed took power after the coup against Gowon.
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Brigadier Murtala Muhammed took power after the coup against Gowon. His regime promised reform, discipline, and a return to civilian government.
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