Nigerian military coup of 1966
GPTKB entity
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:coup_d'état
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| gptkbp:caused_by |
political instability
ethnic tensions |
| gptkbp:date |
January 15, 1966
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
condemnation from foreign governments
support from some military regimes |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
counter-coup of July 1966
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:post-colonial_Nigeria
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
paved the way for future coups
created a legacy of distrust in political institutions contributed to the narrative of military rule in Africa affected Nigeria's international relations changed the political landscape of Nigeria highlighted ethnic divisions in Nigeria influenced civil-military relations in Nigeria influenced subsequent military actions in Nigeria led to military dominance in Nigerian politics led to the rise of military leaders in Nigeria set a precedent for military governance in Africa shaped Nigeria's post-colonial identity |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Nigerian military coup of 1966
|
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:civilian_casualties
displacement of people |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
regional politics
Cold War dynamics |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
gptkb:political_organization
gptkb:military_operation violence |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Nigerian_Army
gptkb:Nigerian_police civil society organizations political elites Nigerian military officers |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Major_Chukwuma_Kaduna_Nzeogwu
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| gptkbp:led_to |
gptkb:Nigerian_Civil_War
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Politician
|
| gptkbp:notable_winners |
suspension of the constitution
increased military influence in politics establishment of a military junta |
| gptkbp:outcome |
establishment of military government
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
First Republic of Nigeria
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| gptkbp:resulted_in |
overthrow of the Nigerian government
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
assassination of political leaders
|
| gptkbp:successor |
Nigerian military rule
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Johnson_Aguiyi-Ironsi
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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