Bronzes found at the town of
Igbo-Ukwu are created, among them iron swords, bronze and copper vases and ornaments and
terracotta sculptures are made.[1]
A coup by Igbo military officers takes over government and assassinate the Northern leaders. The Federal Military Government is formed, with
General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi as the
Head of State and Supreme Commander of the Federal Republic.
Ethnoreligious violence between Igbo Christians, and
Hausa/
Fulani Muslims in
Eastern and
Northern Nigeria, triggers a migration of the Igbo back to the East.
General Emeka Ojukwu flees into exile; His deputy
Philip Effiong becomes acting President of Biafra.
1970
January 15
Acting President of Biafra Philip Effiong surrenders to Nigerian forces through future
President of Nigeria,
Olusegun Obasanjo, and Biafra is reintegrated into Nigeria.
References
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abcUnderstanding 'Things Fall Apart' by Kalu Ogbaa