The Bold Analysis Nigeria Has Been Waiting For

What really happened on January 15th, 1966? This meticulously researched work dares to examine the coup, its aftermath, and how one pivotal moment set Nigeria on an irreversible path toward civil war in 1970.

What makes this essential reading:

• Unprecedented depth: Charts how January 1966’s events led inexorably to civil war and shaped modern Nigeria
• Tackles the painful questions most authors avoid about ethnicity, politics, and national identity
• Impeccably researched: Draws from first-hand accounts, political records, and authoritative documents
• Looks forward: Offers clarity on reconciliation efforts and Nigeria’s future path beyond ethnic division

Critical Acclaim:

“One of the most well researched and incisive works I have ever come across on an African national question.” —William Donaldson, The Independent

“A courageous and commendable effort… A fresh approach to painful problems.” —Chuka Ikeegbunam, Pan Africa Magazine

The Turning Point is an impeccably researched analysis of:

• Nigeria’s first coup and its unprecedented consequences
• How 1966 set the stage for civil war
• The outbreak of hostilities and their enduring legacy
• Current political attitudes and paths to reconciliation
• What Nigeria’s future holds

For anyone seeking to understand modern Nigeria, this is where you start.