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General Yakubu Gowon was head of state of
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when he seized power in July 1975, was charged and found guilt of illegally enriching himself while in office, and was dismissed from the military. The dismissal was, however, reversed by the
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ethnicity, was a fighter pilot before being appointed governor of South-Eastern State. Esuene was dismissed by
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Oil, politics and violence: Nigeria's military coup culture (1966–1976)
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Our Future in our Hands: A Biography of
Udoakaha Jacob Esuene, Favour
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This biographical article related to the
Nigerian military is a
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287:"The Bakassi Story"
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