January 15th 1966 and the Legacy of the military

Yesterday was Armed Forces Remembrance Day, signalling the emergence of the military 60 years ago. On the 15th of January 1966, to be precise, a certain Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu addressed Nigerians through Radio Kaduna announcing martial law and the takeover of power by the Supreme Council of the Revolution. The aim of their action, he […]