Today In Nigerian History
“Today in Nigerian History” on OldNaija.com offers daily insights into significant events and milestones from Nigeria’s past. Explore intriguing stories, cultural highlights, and historical facts that have shaped the nation. Your go-to source for a daily dose of Nigerian history.
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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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Jan 15 In Nigeria’s History: First Military Coup in Nigeria was Staged
Kaduna Nzeogwu On this day, 15th of January in 1966, five Army majors and accomplices of the Nigerian military seized…
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February 18 in Nigeria’s History: Soldiers Burned Kalakuta Republic, Wole Soyinka Was Named FRSC Inaugural Chairman
Kalakuta Republic On fire Orchestrated in two very different years, but the 18th of February is a milestone to music…
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February 13 in Nigeria’s History: Murtala Muhammed Was Killed On the Streets of Lagos
This is the car in which General Murtala Mohammed was assassinated on 1976 On this day, 13th of February in…
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February 3 in Nigeria’s History: General Murtala Splitted Nigeria Into Nineteen States
General Murtala Muhammed On this day, February 3 in 1976, General Murtala Mohammed became the second leader to split Nigeria…
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Today In Nigerian History: The First Military Coup In Nigeria Was Staged In 1966
On this day, January 15 1966, the first military coup in Nigeria was staged by a group of Nigerian soldiers…
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January 8 Nigeria’s History: Ojukwu Fled to Ivory Coast Amidst War
On this day, 8th of January, 1970, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, leader of the breakaway Republic of Biafra, fled into exile…
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