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Pre-colonial Nigeria
The Shehus carried on the legacy of the Mais to keep Borno alive at a time when many African states were falling to foreign invasion or internal collapse.
The decentralised governance system that shaped non-centralised states in pre-colonial Nigeria differed from the centralised one...
To put it simply, Centralised States, as the name implies, are states with a central ruling or governing authority.
The Fulani Conquest of the Hausa City states was because of a holy war spurred by righteous indignation, which consequently gave birth to the Hausa-Fulani civilisation we know today.
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First Republic
(1960-1966)
Wole Soyinka was once the suspected “Unknown Gunman” who, 60 years ago, allegedly stormed a radio station in Ibadan to challenge political corruption during Nigeria’s turbulent First Republic.
In April 1963, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi of Kano flouted the First Law of Power and was deposed by the Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello...
Nigeria’s First Republic lasted for less than three years until it fell on January 15, 1966, after the country’s first military coup.
How the political rivalry between Samuel Ladoke Akintola and Obafemi Awolowo led to Operation Wetie and Nigeria's military coup in January 1966.
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Discover 30 fascinating facts about Festus Okotie-Eboh—Nigeria’s first post-independence Finance Minister. From his early life ...
Second Republic (1979-1983)
In celebrating Shehu Shagari at 100, Nigerians must reflect on his contributions ...
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Fourth Republic
(1999 to date)
Goodluck Jonathan admitted defeat in the 2015 presidential election and congratulated the new president, Muhammadu Buhari, on his victory.
On February 26, 2015, Buhari described himself as a converted democrat as he endeared himself to Nigerians in the race for the 2015 elections.
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu allegedly labelled incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari as an “ethnic bigot and a religious fanatic” in 2003.
The October 2020 EndSARS Protest in Nigeria actively lasted for 17 days; from October 7, 2020, to October 24, 2020.
The Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970)
Ojukwu’s action raised a deep question – the Biafran Question – that would lead to a long historical and political crisis until January 15, 1970.
The Nigerian Civil War should not have been fought at all. It was a needless conflict that lasted nearly three years...
The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Nigeria-Biafra War or the Biafran War, was a needless conflict that lasted 30 months, from July 6, 1967, to January 15, 1970.
The Nigerian civil war witnessed the death of about one to three million Nigerians, with the majority being from the Eastern region.
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The Shehus carried on the legacy of the Mais to keep Borno alive at a time when many African states were falling to foreign invasion or internal collapse.
Ojukwu’s action raised a deep question – the Biafran Question – that would lead to a long historical and political crisis until January 15, 1970.
The Nigerian Civil War should not have been fought at all. It was a needless conflict that lasted nearly three years...
The Green Eagles of Nigeria and 14 other African countries boycotted the 1966 FIFA World Cup which was hosted in England...
Sani Abacha's death remains one of the most debated events in Nigerian history. Official accounts attributed his passing to a sudden heart attack...
Was the Aburi Accord Emeka Ojukwu's last attempt to preserve Nigeria? Or was he a determined Biafran separatist regardless of the outcome?
Anthony Enahoro is best remembered for his March 1953 motion calling for Nigeria’s independence in 1956. This piece of history remained with him throughout his life.
A combination of political, social, and regional factors led to the Northern rejection of Anthony Enahoro's 1953 motion for Nigeria's independence.
For more than 10 years, Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto, served as the first and only Premier of the Northern Region of Nigeria.
On January 15, 1966, Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa was abducted and later killed. The situation surrounding his death remains a mystery.
Unveiling the 10 richest men in colonial Nigeria who rose to power and prominence long before the country's independence on October 1, 1960.
Within the Ifeajuna-Nzeogwu coup of January 15, 1966, there was another coup – the Aguiyi-Ironsi coup of January 16, 1966.
On the morning of January 15, 1966, Nigeria woke to a sudden end to its short experiment with civilian rule.
The decentralised governance system that shaped non-centralised states in pre-colonial Nigeria differed from the centralised one...
To put it simply, Centralised States, as the name implies, are states with a central ruling or governing authority.
Goodluck Jonathan admitted defeat in the 2015 presidential election and congratulated the new president, Muhammadu Buhari, on his victory.
Operation Wetie came from the Yoruba expression, which means “drench it.” It became a grim command: drench your enemy in petrol and set him ablaze.
Wole Soyinka was once the suspected “Unknown Gunman” who, 60 years ago, allegedly stormed a radio station in Ibadan to challenge political corruption during Nigeria’s turbulent First Republic.
The road to Nigeria’s independence on October 1, 1960, was long and difficult. It was marked by resistance, sacrifice, and determination.
The Fulani Conquest of the Hausa City states was because of a holy war spurred by righteous indignation, which consequently gave birth to the Hausa-Fulani civilisation we know today.