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Newspaper from 1966/05/01

The text discusses the military coup in Nigeria on January 15, 1966, which marked a significant turning point in the country's history. It draws parallels to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, highlighting the secrecy surrounding the coup. The narrative describes the political climate leading up to the coup, including cabinet changes and the concerns of key political figures like Chief Akintola and the Sardauna of Sokoto. As the coup unfolded, many Nigerians awoke to confusion and alarm, discovering that soldiers had taken control of strategic locations, leading to a state of bewilderment across the nation.

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The text discusses the military coup in Nigeria on January 15, 1966, which marked a significant turning point in the country's history. It draws parallels to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, highlighting the secrecy surrounding the coup. The narrative describes the political climate leading up to the coup, including cabinet changes and the concerns of key political figures like Chief Akintola and the Sardauna of Sokoto. As the coup unfolded, many Nigerians awoke to confusion and alarm, discovering that soldiers had taken control of strategic locations, leading to a state of bewilderment across the nation.

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