Democratic Nigeria
Nigeria’s democratic governments from 1999 to present, including presidential administrations, reforms, protests, and state politics.
1945 Congress: Olabisi Awoonor-Renner
In October 1945, the Fifth Pan-African Congress convened in Manchester, England. Held at the Chorlton-on-Medlock Town Hall from 15 to 21 October, the event...
Nigeria Airways: Rise and Fall
In the mid 20th century, Nigeria sought to assert its independence and reduce reliance on foreign entities. The aviation sector, previously dominated by colonial...
Shagari’s 1982 Austerity Measures
On 21 April 1982, The Sketch newspaper’s front page captured a moment of reckoning for Nigeria’s Second Republic. The headlines announced a wave of government...
Olusola Saraki: Kwara Political Icon
Dr. Olusola Abubakar Saraki (17 May 1933 – 14 November 2012) was one of the most enduring figures in Nigerian politics, renowned for his...
Yahaya Bello: Power and Reform in Kogi
Yahaya Adoza Bello was born on 18 June 1975 in Agassa, Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. A member of the Ebira...
1955 Sunday Times Poll: Nigeria’s First Political Debate
In 1955, Nigeria stood at a significant juncture in its path to independence. The British colonial administration was gradually relinquishing control, yet the nation's...
Naira Colour-Change Coup: Nigeria’s 1984 Redesign
In April 1984, Nigeria’s military government led by Major General Muhammadu Buhari and Brigadier Tunde Idiagbon launched one of the most dramatic monetary reforms in post-independence...
Ethnicity and Propaganda in Nigeria’s 1983 Election
The 1983 general elections in Nigeria marked a defining moment in the country’s postcolonial political history. Emerging from the democratic experiment of the Second...
Awolowo and Remo: Local Roots of a Nigerian Nationalist
Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s place in Nigerian history is secure: he stands as a visionary nationalist, a pioneering regional premier, and a principal architect of...
Shaping the Daily Times: The 1930s Leadership Legacy
The Daily Times of Nigeria began publication on 1 June 1926 under the title The Nigerian Daily Times. It was founded by the Nigerian Printing and...