Nigerian History
Primary sources and research materials on the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970)
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Biafra Surrenders, Civil War Ends
The war began following ethnic tensions and two coups d'état in 1966 that led to the killing of many Igbo people in Northern Nigeria...
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FG Forces Launch Offensive Against Biafra
Nigerian federal troops have launched a major offensive against Biafran forces, marking the beginning of what officials are calling a 'police action' to quell the rebellion.
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Nigerian Forces Capture Port Harcourt
Federal troops have captured the strategic port city of Port Harcourt, dealing a significant blow to Biafra's access to the sea. The loss of this vital port will severely restrict Biafra's...
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Biafra Declares Independence from Nigeria
Lieutenant Colonel Odumegwu Ojukwu has declared the Eastern Region's independence as the Republic of Biafra. The Nigerian government was led by LT Colonel Yakubu Gowon.