Tag: Nigeria History
May 17: Today in Nigeria history, the NIS introduced the e-Passport
On this day, May 17 in 2007, the NIS introduced the e-Passport under the leadership of the then…
May 16: Today in Nigeria history, Oshoala became First African Woman to win Golden Boot in Spain
On this day, 16th of May in 2022, Nigeria international, Asisat Oshoala won the Spanish Premiera Iberdrola golden…
May 15: Today in Nigeria history, pipeline blast killed at least 100 in Lagos
On this day, 15th of May in 2008, no fewer than 100 people were killed and scores injured…
May 14: Today in Nigeria history, Goodluck Jonathan declared emergency in three states
On this day, 14th of May in 2013, President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in three…
May 13 in Nigeria History: Kano Female Student Deborah Yakubu Lynched, Nationwide Protests Erupt
On this day, 13th of May in 2022, a mob stoned, beat and set fire on a female…
May 12: Today in Nigeria history, Babangida’s regime renamed University of Ife after Obafemi Awolowo
On this day, 12th of May in 1987, the regime of Ibrahim Babangida renamed University of Ife as…
May 11: Today in Nigeria history, Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe was born
On this day, May 11 in 1996, Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe, first president of Nigeria during the First Nigerian…
May 10: Today in history, Borno evacuated 1,200 citizens deported from Niger Republic
On this day, May 10 in 2015, Borno State Government evacuated first batch of one thousand and two…
May 9: Today in Nigeria history, Chief Obafemi Awolowo died at the age of 78
On this day, May 9 in 1987, Chief Obafemi Jeremiah Oyeniyi Awolowo died at the age of 78…
May 7: Today in Nigeria history, Boko Haram killed 55, freed 105 inmates in Borno
On this day, May 7 in 2013, suspected members of the radical Islamist sect, Boko Haram raided the…
May 6: Today in Nigeria history, Jonathan took the oath of office hours after Yar’Adua’s demise
On this day, May 6 in 2010, Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in as Nigerian president today following the…
May 5: Today in history, Ex-President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua died at the age of 58
In an effort to raise awareness for educational and enlightenment purposes, WITHIN NIGERIA recognizes a significant event that…