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JAMB Government 2008 Question 33

Question 33

Military Rule

The first military coup in Nigeria toppled the government of

  1. A.General Yakubu Gowon
  2. B.Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
  3. C.Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
  4. D.Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi.
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Answer: C (Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa)

Explanation

The January 1966 coup overthrew Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa's government, and he was killed.