JAMB Government 2009 Objective — Question 8
Question 8 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The immediate cause of the 1966 military coup d'etat in Nigeria was
- A. nepotism
- B. political instabilityCorrect
- C. military ambition
- D. corruption
Explanation
Political instability arising from the crisis surrounding the 1964/65 elections and regional conflicts was the immediate cause of the 1966 coup.
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