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Military intervened multiple times: First coup (1966) – Ironsi regime, unitary government. Counter-coup brought Gowon. Civil war (1967-70) followed Biafran secession attempt.

Later military governments: Murtala/Obasanjo (1975-79), Buhari (1983-85), Babangida (1985-93), Abacha (1993-98). Each had different policies and levels of repression.

Effects: suspended constitutions, decrees replaced laws, human rights abuses, corruption, but also some infrastructural development. Transition to Fourth Republic in 1999.