Nigeria

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55 Moments
2026
2025
Devastating Mokwa flood kills at least 200 people
2024
Tragic bombings in Gwoza highlight ongoing security challenges in Borno State, Nigeria.
2017
Military airstrikes hit refugee camp; tragic mistake injures people caught in the crossfire.
Negotiating Release of 82 Chibok Schoolgirls
2015
Shia Muslims clash with troops in Zaria
Muhammadu Buhari Elected President
Nigerian military rescues 300 girls and women from Boko Haram
2014
Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram
2012
Police Clash with Protestors Over Fuel Price Hike
2002
Miss World pageant relocated due to religious unrest
1999
Introduction of Sharia Law in Zamfara State
1995
Execution of prominent environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa
1994
Moshood Abiola Declares Himself President and Gets Arrested
1991
Abuja Becomes the Capital of Nigeria.
1979
Alhaji Shagari becomes president after Nigeria adopts constitution
1970
The Nigerian Civil War came to a close with the surrender of Biafra
Colonel Ojukwu Flees, Deputy Surrenders: End of Civil War
1967
Biafran War Erupts in Nigeria
1966
Yakubu Gowon Assumes Leadership after Military Coup
Assassination of General Aguiyi Ironsi in Counter-Coup
First Military Coup in Nigeria, Overthrowing Civilian Rule
1963
Creation of Nigerian Federation
Nigeria Adopts New Constitution
1960
End of British Rule in Nigeria
Nigeria joins British Commonwealth
1956
1952
Kano Riot: Anti-Colonial Uprising in Northern Nigeria