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1970 in Nigeria

Explore 2 historical events and records for Nigeria in 1970.

Historical records for Nigeria in 1970

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January

Rebellion of Rebels in Biafra

Gowon, Yabudu · Biafra · Colonel · Warfare / Civil War

Most countries in Africa support the central Government since all feare a similar breakup in their own countries, the British, Italians and the Soviet Union supplied the central Government with arms, while the French supplied the Biafrans. Biafra capitulates, ending Civil War Civil war in Nigeria that had lasted for three years. Accepts the surrender of the Biafran commanders

Rule of Biafra

Gowon, Yabudu · Biafra · Colonel · Warfare / Civil War

Biafra capitulates, ending Civil War Civil war in Nigeria that had lasted for three years

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