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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How Aguiyi-Ironsi And Fajuyi were Assassinated In Ibadan in 1966
Aguiyi-Ironsi (L) and Adekunle Fajuyi (R) Since gaining independence in 1960, we have seen the rise and fall of several…
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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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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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