Tag: Ohanaeze Ndigbo

  • 1966 Coup: 58 Years Later, Debunking Misconceptions

    1966 Coup: 58 Years Later, Debunking Misconceptions

    •

    Blacc Theddi

    The 1966 coup, which shook Nigeria, occurred 58 years ago, yet misconceptions about its origins persist. The recent denial by the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, regarding allegations that Igbo people were responsible for the coup underscores the need to clarify historical truths. The coup, which began…