Democratic Nigeria
Nigeria’s democratic governments from 1999 to present, including presidential administrations, reforms, protests, and state politics.
Annulled Triumph: The Legacy of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and the Battle for Nigeria’s June 12 Mandate
On 12 June 1993 Nigeria conducted a presidential election intended to usher in a return to civilian rule after years of military governance. The...
From Humble Dwelling to Official Entitlements: Shehu Shagari and Nigeria’s Evolving Post-Leadership Welfare Policy
When Nigeria returned to civilian rule in 1979, Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari emerged as the country’s first elected executive president. His presidency, which lasted...
Fela, Soyinka & the Voice of Resistance
The 1990s in Nigeria were years of deep political tension and cultural vitality. Under successive military governments, most notably those of Generals Ibrahim Babangida...
OGSS: Pioneering Girl-Education (1955)
The history of secondary education for girls in Nigeria is closely linked to the work of Christian missions. In Eastern Nigeria, the Catholic mission,...
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...