January 1966 Coup: Why We Struck
23K views · Jan 16, 2026 · News & Politics
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@LEKENUGA · 6 days ago
Thanks
@MichaelOnyemenam-m7l · 2 months ago
Thank you for suggesting that the book ‘“Why We Struck” should be a required textbook for Every Nigerian.
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@bigpedro007 · 8 months ago
something to reflect on on a memorable date....thank you edmund
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@kayodeolowomeye6688 · 3 months ago
Thank You , You are doing a great job.
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@chukwuemekavictoresumeh3275 · 8 months ago
You are such an inspiration to reading and fact-checking history. Well done sir.
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@Wolexzy4real · 2 months ago (edited)
Thank you Mr Edmund Obilo for all you're doing, much appreciated Sir
@okeyikwuazom7746 · 4 months ago
Very enjoyable clas
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@ahmadsani9530 · 4 months ago
am enjoying your programs god bless you sir
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@azzariomaperdijbssa · 8 months ago
Thank you Mr Edmund Obilo 🎉🎉🎉🎉
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@okechukwunonike8610 · 2 weeks ago
I remember the first time we where exposed to the ills that befell the first republic, you could feel the anger in the class that day. hence, I understand the radicality of the coup plotters being that they were graduates.
@UzorchikwaDANIEL · 4 months ago
Concerning Chief Festus Okotie Eboh, the Finance Minister, was extremely flamboyant and lavish in lifestyle, making him symbolic of the corruption the young majors were against!
@charitywork9036 · 8 months ago
Wow i never head the quote by Richard Akinjide ... such a shocker
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