Political Riots and Crises in Nigeria
Here you read the full details of riots and crises in Nigeria, their causes and implications as well.
- History
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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Aba Women’s Riots of 1929
The riots/ war led by women in the Calabar and Owerri provinces of southeastern Nigeria in November and December of…
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Coker Commission of Inquiry: Why Awolowo was Found Guilty of Corruption in 1962
Obafemi Awolowo, First Premier of Western Region Coker Commission of Inquiry was set up in 1962 during the political crisis…
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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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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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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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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…
Read More » - Yoruba History
Adubi War (Ogun Adubi) of 1918
The Adubi war, also known as Ogun Adubi or the Egba Uprising, was a war that broke out between June…
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