60K views · 375 reactions | A glance at the Nigerian Civil War fought between July 6, 1967 and January 15, 1970. #History #Biafra #CivilWar #Nigeria #TheGuardianNg | Guardian Nigeria | Facebook

4.6K views · 74 reactions | The Nigeria  & Biafra civil war The Nigerian Civil War was a civil war fought between the government of Nigeria and the Republic of Biafra, a secessionist state which had declared its independence from Nigeria in 1967. Nigeria was led by General Yakubu Gowon, while Biafra was led by Lt. Colonel Odumegwu Ojukwu. #IgbohistoryIgbo history.TV | Igbo history.TV | Facebook

🇳🇬 Who Started the Nigerian–Biafran Civil War (1967–1970)? The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, officially began on July 6, 1967, when Nigerian federal troops moved into the Eastern Region following its secession as the Republic of Biafra. But to understand who started it, we must go back to the root causes — because the war wasn’t caused by one single person or event, but by a series of political crises, ethnic tensions, and military actions. 🧩 1. The 1966 Coups: The Trigge