Complete the sentence about 1966 Nigerian coup d'état with the correct year: The president of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe left the country in late ______, first for Europe, then on a cruise to the Caribbean.

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Correct answer: D. 1965

The coup of 15 January 1966 killed Prime Minister Balewa and Northern Premier Ahmadu Bello. President Nnamdi Azikiwe left Nigeria in late 1965, first for Europe and then on a Caribbean cruise. Senate president Nwafor Orizu became acting president in his absence.

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