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The document outlines the history of Nigeria's military regimes from 1966 to 1999, detailing the leaders, key events, and transitions between regimes. Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi initiated the first regime, followed by General Yakubu Gowon, General Murtala Mohammed, General Olusegun Obasanjo, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, General Ibrahim Babangida, General Sani Abacha, and General Abdulsalami Abubakar. The military rule ended on May 29, 1999, transitioning to civilian democratic governance.

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The document outlines the history of Nigeria's military regimes from 1966 to 1999, detailing the leaders, key events, and transitions between regimes. Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi initiated the first regime, followed by General Yakubu Gowon, General Murtala Mohammed, General Olusegun Obasanjo, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, General Ibrahim Babangida, General Sani Abacha, and General Abdulsalami Abubakar. The military rule ended on May 29, 1999, transitioning to civilian democratic governance.

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🟩 1st Military Regime – Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (Jan 16 – July 29, 1966)

Start: January 16, 1966 (after a failed coup by young officers).

Suspended parts of the constitution and established a unitary system.

Faced ethnic tension after the coup was seen as Igbo-dominated.

Assassinated in a counter-coup on July 29, 1966.

🟦 2nd Military Regime – General Yakubu Gowon (Aug 1, 1966 – July 29, 1975)
Start: August 1, 1966 (after Ironsi’s assassination).

Oversaw the Nigerian Civil War (Biafra War) from 1967–1970.

Introduced the 12-state structure in 1967 to weaken secession.

Launched 3Rs policy: Reconstruction, Reconciliation, and Rehabilitation after the war.

Overthrown on July 29, 1975, while attending an OAU summit.

🟥 3rd Military Regime – General Murtala Mohammed (July 29, 1975 – Feb 13, 1976)
Start: July 29, 1975 (bloodless coup against Gowon).

Known for anti-corruption, civil service purge, and bold reforms.

Announced plan to move the capital to Abuja.

Assassinated in an attempted coup on February 13, 1976.

🟨 4th Military Regime – General Olusegun Obasanjo (Feb 13, 1976 – Oct 1, 1979)
Start: February 13, 1976 (after Murtala’s assassination).

Continued Murtala’s reforms and transitioned to civilian rule.

Held elections and handed over power to President Shehu Shagari on October 1, 1979.

🟫 5th Military Regime – Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Dec 31, 1983 – Aug 27, 1985)
Start: December 31, 1983 (coup against Shagari’s civilian government).

Promoted War Against Indiscipline (WAI).

Introduced austerity measures and cracked down on corruption.

Overthrown by his Chief of Army Staff, General Babangida, on August 27, 1985.

🟧 6th Military Regime – General Ibrahim Babangida (Aug 27, 1985 – Aug 26, 1993)
Start: August 27, 1985 (after ousting Buhari).
Introduced Structural Adjustment Program (SAP).

Planned a transition to democracy but annulled the June 12, 1993 election, widely believed to
be won by MKO Abiola.

Faced heavy protests and pressure.

Stepped aside on August 26, 1993, and appointed an interim government.

⬜ 7th Military Intervention – General Sani Abacha (Nov 17, 1993 – June 8, 1998)
Start: November 17, 1993 (after sacking the Interim Government of Ernest Shonekan).

Ruled as a dictator and dissolved democratic structures.

Jailed MKO Abiola and other pro-democracy activists.

Nigeria faced international sanctions.

Died suddenly on June 8, 1998, under mysterious circumstances.

🟪 8th Military Regime – General Abdulsalami Abubakar (June 9, 1998 – May 29, 1999)
Start: June 9, 1998 (after Abacha’s death).

Released political prisoners including Obasanjo.

Prepared a quick transition to democracy.

Handed over to an elected president (Olusegun Obasanjo) on May 29, 1999.

✅ End of Military Rule: May 29, 1999


Since then, Nigeria has remained under civilian democratic rule.

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