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Murtala Ramat Muhammed GCFR ((listen ⓘ); 8 November 1938 – 13 February 1976) [3] [4] [5] was a Nigerian military officer and the fourth head of state of Nigeria. He led the 1966 Nigerian counter-coup in overthrowing the military regime of Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi and featured prominently during the Nigerian Civil War and thereafter ruled Nigeria from 29 July 1975 until his assassination on 13 ...
Lieutenant Colonel Bukar Suwa Dimka (1940 – 15 May 1976) [1] was a Nigerian military officer who played a leading role in the 13 February 1976 abortive military coup against the government of General Murtala Ramat Muhammed. Dimka had also participated in the Nigerian counter-coup of 1966 which toppled the government of General Aguiyi Ironsi.
Muhammed-Oyebode is the first of six children [3] born to the late General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, a former Head of state of Nigeria. Her mother is Ajoke Murtala Muhammed. Muhammed-Oyebode's father was assassinated when she was twelve years old. [4] Muhammed-Oyebode had her secondary school education at the Queen's College, Lagos. [5]
The coup plotters appointed Brigadier Murtala Mohammed as head of state, and Brigadier Olusegun Obasanjo as his deputy. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] The coup was motivated by unhappiness of junior officers at the lack of progress Gowon had made in moving the country towards democratic rule, while Garba's role as an insider is credited with ensuring that ...
Ramat Park's history is intricately linked to the socio-political context of Nigeria during the mid-20th century. [3] It was established in 1985 by the Bendel State Government with the primary objective of creating a green haven amidst the urban landscape, promoting recreational activities, and commemorating the legacy of General Murtala Ramat Mohammed.
Lieutenant Akintunde Akinsehinwa (11 November 1944 – 13 February 1976) was a Nigerian military officer and the aide-de-camp to Murtala Ramat Muhammed, the military ruler (head of state) of Nigeria from 1975 to 1976. He was killed alongside Muhammed during the February 1976 coup.
Murtala is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Murtala Muhammed (1938–1976), Nigerian general and 4th Head of State of Nigeria;
She was born on 23 May 1941 in British Nigeria. [2] Ajoke married Murtala Muhammed in 1963. [3]She trained as a dental therapist but developed an interest in plants. [2] She set up the Murtala Muhammed Memorial Botanical Garden, a 30-hectare garden along the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos in 1991.