Military History
Explore Nigeria’s military history on OldNaija.com. Discover tales of valor, the Nigerian armed forces’ evolution, and their pivotal role in shaping Nigeria. An essential resource for military enthusiasts and those interested in Nigeria’s military heritage.
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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…
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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,…
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Abagana Ambush: How Biafran Army Killed Over 500 Nigerian Troops in One Attack
The Abagana Ambush of March 31st 1968 is one out of the many confrontations between Nigerian and Biafran troops during…
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How Nzeogwu Killed Ahmadu Bello and His Wife, Hafusatu, During the 1966 Coup
When the soldiers were about to shoot Ahmadu Bello, two of the wives stood up, leaving the first wife who…
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How Dimka’s Lust for Woman Led to His Arrest After the Failed 1976 Coup
When Lt. Colonel Dimka realised that the coup was unsuccessful, he fled to Afikpo in the then Anambra State and…
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Asaba Massacre: How Hundreds of Asaba People Were Killed In 1967
In August 1967, two months before the Asaba massacre, a division of the seceded Eastern Region (Biafra) army led by…
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Watch the Video of Nigeria’s Independence Day Celebration in 1978
Below is the video of Lt. General Olusegun Obasanjo, the Head of State presiding over Nigeria’s independence Day celebration, the…
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The Real History of the Nigerian Army
Hausa Troops | Lagos | the pre cursor to the Nigerian Army, formed circa 1865 by Sir Jihn Hawley Glover,…
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July 29 In Nigerian History: Aguiyi-Ironsi And Fajuyi Assassinated In Ibadan
Aguiyi-Ironsi (L) and Adekunle Fajuyi (R) Nigeria has seen the rise and fall of many military regimes since she became…
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The Nigerian Civil War: Why and How It Happened (1967-1970)
The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War or the Nigerian-Biafran War, broke out between the Federal Republic…
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Brief Story of the Former Oldest Nigerian Soldier Who Fought in World War II
Imagine! World War II. Pa Adama Aduku was born in 1918 in the suburb of present-day Kogi state. He joined…
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5 Historical Riots/Wars In Nigeria That Almost Destroyed the Country
Various factors have stirred up conflicts among ethnic, religious and political groups in Nigeria. Religious, political and ethnic nationalism have…
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This Is Why An American Magazine Labelled Sani Abacha as “Thug of the Year” In 1995
General Sani Abacha General Sani Abacha is perhaps Nigeria’s most enigmatic head of state. He reigned from 1993 until his…
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Photos from General Yakubu Gowon’s Wedding in 1969
On the 19th of April, 1969, Major-General Yakubu Gowon who as at then was Nigeria’s Head of State got married…
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The Cameroons & Nigerian Artillery During An Attack On Mountain Hill Camp During WWI
Context: The Kamerun Campaign – This was part of the confrontation between Britain, France and Belgium on one hand and…
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