Political History

Dive into the history of governance, political leaders, and the ever-evolving landscape of the nation’s politics. Unearth the challenges and milestones that have defined Nigeria’s political journey. A comprehensive source for those intrigued by the dynamic history of Nigerian politics.

The Clifford Constitution of 1922 – Features, Merits & Demerits
Sir Hugh Clifford Introduction to the Clifford Constitution of 1922 The Clifford Constitution of 1922 disposed the Nigerian Council of…
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Indirect Rule in Nigeria – Overview, Reasons and Results
Lord Frederick Lugard Let us begin with the definition of the indirect rule system. What is The Definition of Indirect…
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Macpherson Constitution of 1951
In 1948, Sir John Stuart Macpherson succeeded Sir Authur Richards as the Governor-General of Nigeria and soon after he resumed…
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The Kano Riot of 1953 – Causes and Effects
Causes of the Kano riot of 1953 In March 1953, a member of Action Group (AG) in the House of…
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Obafemi Awolowo’s Letter To Aguiyi-Ironsi Demanding His Release From Prison And That Of His Colleagues
In 1963, Obafemi Awolowo, former Premier of the defunct Western Region, and some of his disciples were arrested, charged, convicted…
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The 1983 Ondo Political Conflict: How Governorship Elections Caused Violence In Old Ondo State
On 16th of August 1983, the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) conducted a general election into gubernatorial positions across Nigeria. Alhaji…
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Letter Showing Taslim Elias’ Opinion In 1970 On The Nigeria-Cameroon Bakassi Issue
ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S CHAMBERS LAGOS 12517 Bo.16/S.3/60 ATTORNEY 3rd September, 1970 20075 Dr. O. Arikpo Commissioner for External Affairs Ministry of…
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First Speech Of Obafemi Awolowo As The President Of The Action Group, 1951
Below is the first speech of Obafemi Awolowo as the president of the Action Group on the 28th of April, 1951…
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The Eastern Nigerian Regional Crisis of 1953
The Eastern Nigerian regional crisis of 1953 started on January 30, 1953 and ended on May 6, 1953. The National…
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What You Need To Know About General Sani Abacha, His Iron Regime And Death
Few Nigerians, and the many people involved in Commonwealth or international affairs and in human rights movements, remained indifferent to…
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How Nigeria Got to 36 States (Timeline of State Creation in Nigeria)
Let’s Start With The Definition Of A State What is a state? A state is a politically organised body of…
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How and Why Kudirat Abiola Was Brutally Assassinated in 1996
Alhaja Kudirat Abiola Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, a politically and socially active woman during her days, was the beautiful wife of…
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Operation Wetie And The 1962 Action Group Crises: How Power Tussle Between Awolowo And Akintola Plunged Western Region Into Crises
Operation wetie, also known as Wild Wild West, was the name given to the series of riots that characterized both…
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List of People Killed at the Aba Women’s Riot of 1929
Below are the names and other details of people killed during the Aba women’s riot of 1929. You can read…
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1999 Toronto Saga: How Former Speaker, Salisu Buhari, Declared False Age and Forged University Certificate
On the 3rd of June, 1999, Salisu Buhari, a 29-year-old Nigerian businessman who made his fortune dealing in computers, was…
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