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History of Nigeria’s Economy: From Colonialism to the Present
The history of Nigeria’s economy is complex, largely because of the country’s colonial era and the gradual transition out of…
- Nigerian Civil War
Operation Unicord: The Battle and Capture of Nuskka in July 1967
On May 30, 1967, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu made the official declaration of secession for the Eastern Region from Nigeria, proclaiming the…
- Political History
The 1945 Nigerian General Strike: How over 100,000 Nigerian Workers Challenged the Government
Crowd in Lagos during the 1945 Nigerian General Strike, In 1945, a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s history unfolded with the…
- Social History
Owambe: A Glance into Nigeria’s Grand Celebration Culture
In the vibrant world of Nigerian festivities, one event stands out for its grandiosity and lively spirit – Owambe! This…
- General History
20 Historical Facts About Nigeria You Should Know
Nigeria is the most populous Black nation in the world today, with an estimated population of 204 million people. This…
- Crime History
2002 Miss World Riots in Nigeria – How Hundreds were killed because of a Beauty Pageant
The 2002 Miss World riots were a chain of religiously motivated clashes that happened in the northern-Nigerian city of Kaduna…
- General History
30 Shocking Facts About Nigerian Leaders Since 1960
Not many people know that both General Murtala Mohammed and General Sani Abacha were born and buried in Kano, and…
- Sports History
A Look Back At Notable Nigerian Sports Heroes and Heroines
Nigeria marked its 61st anniversary of independence in October. This is an excellent occasion to take a look back at…
- Military History
Slogans, Nicknames and Operational Names Associated with the Nigerian Civil War
It is common for every war/conflict to have its peculiar nickname and unique vocabulary used during its course. For example,…
- General History
The Lagos Observer (1882-1888)
The Lagos Observer, the fourth newspaper in Nigeria, was founded in Feb. 1882 by J. Bagan Benjamin, an African member…
Nigerian Civil War
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