Post-Colonial Era of Nigerian History
This era of Nigerian history began with the independence of Nigeria in 1960.
- Political History
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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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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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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The death of Aguiyi Ironsi, Fajuyi and the lucky escape of Ironsi’s ADC, Andrew Nwankwo in 1966
Sub-Lieutenant Emmanuel Oladipo Makinde stands behind Commodore J.E.A. Wey (left) and Major General J.T. Aguiyi-Ironsi (speaking) at the first press…
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The National Flag and Coat of Arms of Nigeria
The national flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959, a year before the independence of Nigeria, by Mr Michael Taiwo…
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The Assassination of General Murtala Muhammed on February 13 1976
The nation was thrown into turmoil on the 13th of February, 1976 after the Head of State and Chief Commander…
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Land Of The Rising Sun: The Biafran National Anthem
The Biafran national anthem, titled “Land Of The Rising Sun”, was written by Nnamdi Azikiwe for the seceded Republic of…
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How Nigeria’s Mid-Western Region was Created in 1963
The agitation for the creation of the Mid-Western Region began in 1948 with the formation of the Benin community under…
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