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.

How Ibrahim Babankowa Found Tafawa Balewa’s Decomposing Body Along Lagos-Abeokuta Road
The first and only Prime Minister of Nigeria, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa’s decomposing body was found in a bush near…
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January 21, 1966 – Tafawa Balewa’s Dead Body Was Found Along Lagos-Abeokuta Road
On the 15th of January, 1966, Nigeria witnessed her first military coup d'etat in which notable politicians were killed and…
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The Benin Punitive Expedition of 1897
The Benin punitive expedition of 1897 was a disastrous event that left the great kingdom of Benin devastated and deprived…
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Pre-Colonial Political Administration of the Benin Empire
The Edos of Benin inhabit the southwestern part of modern-day Nigeria and are close neighbours of the Yorubas with whom…
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Read President Babangida’s Full Speech Annulling June 12 1993 Election
Below is President Ibrahim Babangida's full speech announcing the annulment of the presidential election of June 12, 1993.
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Real Account of the June 12 1993 Presidential Election and why it was Annulled
Here we go behind the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election in Nigeria. This election is considered the freest and…
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Merits And Demerits of Clifford Constitution of 1922
Click here to read the Clifford Constitution of 1922 and its features Like every other constitution of a state, the…
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The Ibadan All-Nigerian Constitutional Conference of 1950
On the 9th of January, 1950, delegates from the northern, eastern and western regions of Nigeria met as a body…
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Berlin Conference And The Partition of West Africa
In the due course to get a share of the African continent, all European nations participating in the struggle to…
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Telephone Conversation Between U.S President John F Kennedy and Tafawa Balewa In 1963
Nigeria’s Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and America’s President, John F Kennedy On Friday, August 23, 1963, American President…
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Interview with Humphrey Nwosu on how the June 12 1993 Presidential Election was Annulled
Professor Humphrey Nwosu was appointed by President Ibrahim Babangida as the chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) to conduct…
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The National Union of Nigerian Students (NUNS, 1956)
The National Union of Nigerian Students (NUNS), founded in 1956, was a union that brought together Nigerian students at home…
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Political Parties in the Second Republic of Nigeria
The presidential system of government practiced in the Second Republic of Nigeria (1979-1983) favored the existence of a multi-party…
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History of Nigerian Federalism
Governor Bernard Bourdillion The history of Federalism in Nigeria can be traced to the division of the country into three…
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Aburi Accord- The Meeting of Two Elephants
The Aburi Accord (agreement) was reached in 1967 in Aburi, Ghana, by the Supreme Military Council (Federal Government delegates) and…
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