The History of the 8th of January in Nigeria On this day in 1970, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the leader of the breakaway Republic of Biafra, fled into exile in the Ivory Coast. There, President Félix Houphouet-Boigny, who had recognized the Republic of Biafra on May 14, 1968, granted him political asylum. After all hopes of…
Lagos was bright and sunny on Monday, February 16, 1976, just before noon. Middle-class Nigerians and foreign expatriates crowded the terraces of the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club. On center court, current Wimbledon champion Arthur Ashe was competing against fellow American Jeff Borowiak in his semi-final match. Black Africa’s first professional tennis tournament, the $60,000 Lagos…
The following Are 10 Books That Assist with understanding The Historical backdrop Of Nigeria Better 1. The Trouble With Nigeria by Chinua Achebe The issue with Nigeria Chinua Achebe Distributed in 1984, Chinua Achebe resolved the issues of Nigeria as a nation and the difficulties that are holding the nation back from being really…
We should Begin With The Meaning Of A State What is a state? A state is a politically coordinated collection of individuals occupying a topographical element with a well genuine government. You can see our exhaustive post on State and its elements here. How Did Nigeria Move From The Initial 3 Areas To The Last…
Adegoke Olubummo was Nigeria’s most memorable Teacher of Math in 1964. He was brought into the world on April 19, 1923, to the regarded first proficient Olorin of Orin, H.R.H. Oba William Adekolawolu Olubummo II and Olori Abigael Osarayi Olubummo in Orin Ekiti. As a regal youngster, Olubummo got quality training at Methodist schools where…
Owambe is a huge, extravagant party that Yoruba Nigerians, Nigerians from anywhere in the world, throw. It includes a lot of food, loud music, dancing, and spraying—a Nigerian term for throwing money at someone who is dancing. Many people attend Owambe, and they are typically grouped according to their “aso ebi,” or family clothes, which…
On October 1, 1963, Nigeria was recognized as a republic; however, this did not begin Nigeria’s political journey as a Republican state. Nigeria’s first republic began on October 1, 1960, when the country achieved independence, and ended on January 15, 1966, during the first military coup d’état. During its time of independence, Nigeria possessed all…
Introduction to the Clifford Constitution of 1922 . The Clifford Constitution of 1922 abolished the Nigerian Council of Lord Lugard (1914) and established a new Southern Protectorate legislative council. There were 46 people on the Clifford legislative council. Out of the 46 members, 27 were officials, while the remaining 19 were unofficial members. Ten of…
Let’s get started by defining the indirect rule system. What does the term “indirect rule” mean? The British colonial government used an indirect rule system to control the people of their colonies by utilizing traditional rulers and political institutions. Indirect Rule in Nigeria Lord Frederick Lugard introduced the indirect rule system to Nigeria. Through the…
On February 13, 1976, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, the Head of State and Chief Commander of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, was assassinated in Lagos during an unsuccessful coup led by Lieutenant Col. Dimka Buka Suka According to history, General Murtala Muhammed’s low-key lifestyle made it easier for the coup plotters to assassinate him. On…