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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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