CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi GCFR MVO MBE (3 March 1924 – 29 July 1966) was the first military head of state of Nigeria.

Detailed explanation-2: -Babafemi Olatunde Ogundipe ( Listen) (6 September 1924 – 20 November 1971) was the de facto second-in-command and first Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters from January 1966 to August 1966 during Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi’s military regime.

Detailed explanation-3: -Upon the termination of Ironsi’s government, Lt. Colonel Yakubu Gowon was appointed Head of State by the July 1966 coup conspirators.