Tag: Nigeria History
March 20: Today in history, Nigeria was suspended from the International Convention on Trade in Endangered Species; other events
Nigeria suspended from the International Convention on Trade in Endangered Species Attackers killed by own explosives in Jos…
March 19: Today in Nigeria history, Feminist and founder of ‘Nigeria Women’s Party’, Oyinkansola Abayomi died in Lagos
Founder of Nigeria Women's Party, Oyinkansola Abayomi's demise Boatloads of Nigerian troops stormed Niger Delta over ethnic violence…
March 18: Today in Nigeria history, Dozens killed in Nigeria bus park explosions; other events
Dozens killed in Nigeria bus park explosions Three suicide bombers, four others dead in Borno Seven insurgents, two…
March 16: Today in Nigeria history, Rural Electrification Agency was established Bombed journalist Dele Giwa was born; other events
Nigerian journalist, Dele Giwa was born 10 Killed in Fresh Attack on Kaduna Community Rural Electrification Agency was…
March 15: Today in Nigeria history, Atiku Abubakar was barred from crucial elections; other events
Nigerian VP, Atiku Abubakar was barred from crucial elections Wings Airline 19-seater Plane Missing, 3 Feared Dead Militants…
March 14: Today in Nigeria history, Sokoto Caliphate was conquered by British colonial forces
Complete fall of the Sokoto Caliphate in Northern Nigeria Helicopter crashed, killed Police DIG and three others in…
March 13: Today in Nigeria history, over 3m Nigerian driven from their homes due to ethnic/religious conflicts
Ethnic/religious conflicts: More than 3m Nigerians driven from their homes Militants attacked Chevron Nigeria Limited’s 16-inch Makaraba-Utonana pipeline…
March 12: Today in Nigeria history, Jonathan pardoned ex-Bayelsa gov, Alamieyeseigha who was convicted of stealing millions of dollars; other events
Wole Soyinka, Enahoro, Olu Falae, Akinrinade charged with treason Jonathan pardoned ex-Bayelsa gov, Alamieyeseigha who was convicted of…
March 11: Today in Nigeria history, Over 30 soldiers including Major Gen. Illya Bisalla, Lt. Col. Dimka were executed over military rebellion; other events
Over 30 soldiers including Major Gen. Illya Bisalla, Lt. Col. Dimka were executed over military rebellion Soldiers expressed…
March 10: Today in Nigeria history, over 1000 activists staged a march in Abuja, demanding for public appearance of ailing ex-President Musa Yar’Adua
Over 1000 activists staged a march in Abuja, demanding for public appearance of ailing President Musa Yar’Adua Bandits…
March 9: Today in Nigeria history, Soldiers, gunmen in bloody clash, leading to death of 20 at Awor, Warri; other events
Soldiers, gunmen in bloody clash, leading to death of 20 at Awor, Warri The Ministry of Trade and…
March 8: Today in Nigeria history, Fela Anikulapo Kuti was re-arrested over suspicion of murder; other events
Afrobeat legend, Anikulapo was re-arrested over suspicion of murder Bandits killed nineteen security agents in Danko Wasagu, Kebbi…