Today in Nigerian History: Murtala Mohammed, the Leader Who Ruled Nigeria for Just 200 Days
Nigeria has had several military leaders but few left as much of an impact in such a short period as General Murtala …
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Today in History: WNTV Became First African Television Broadcasting Channel
Nigeria made history in broadcasting on October 31, 1959, when Western Nigeria Television (WNTV) commenced transmission in Ibadan, the capital of the …
Today in History: UNILAG Began Academic Activities on October 22, 1962
Nigeria's higher education history reached a significant milestone on October 22, 1962, when the University of Lagos (UNILAG) officially commenced academic activities. …
Today in History: Dele Giwa’s Unresolved Assassination, Journalism, Biography And Career
On October 19, 1986, Nigerian journalist Dele Giwa, founding editor-in-chief of Newswatch magazine, was fatally injured by a parcel bomb at his …
Today in Nigerian History: Solomon Lar, PDP Founding Chairman, Dies at 80
Solomon Daushep Lar, a prominent Nigerian politician, former Plateau State governor and pioneer national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), died …
Today in History: Nigeria Joins United Nations on October 7, 1960
Six days after gaining independence from British colonial rule, Nigeria took another major step onto the international stage by becoming a member …
TODAY IN HISTORY:OCTOBER 2, 1994-THE DAY PETROL JUMPED FROM ₦3.25 TO ₦15
For a country already struggling under military rule, the news was explosive. Almost 400% increase in fuel price surely meant transport fares …
Nigeria @ 66: From Independence To The Nigeria We Have Today
66 years after the Union Jack was lowered, Nigerians are once again asking the question: How far have we really come? **WALK …