BRITISH MEN WHO RULED NIGERIA BEFORE INDEPENDENCE

1. Sir Fredrick Lugard (1914-1919) Governor General

2. Sir Hugh Clifford (1919-1925) Governor General
3. Sir Creamer Thompson (1925-1931) Governor General
4. Sir Donald Cameroon (1931-1935) Governor General
5. Sir Bernard Bourdillion (1935-1943) Governor General
6. Sir Arthur Richard (1943-1948) Governor General
7. Sir John Macpherson (1948-1958) Governor General
8. Sir James Robertson (1958-1960) Governor General
Nigeria lies between the geographic coordinates, 10.00N 8.00E. The nation, officially known 7. Gen. Muhammad Buhari 31st Dec. 1983-26th Aug. 1985
as the Federal republic of Nigeria, borders the Gulf of Guniea on the South, Cameroon on the
East, Niger on the North and Benin on the West. With a total of 923,768 square kilometers of
space, Nigeria is the most populous country of the African Continent, with an estimated
population of 140,000,000.
NIGERIA GOVERNMENT
Nigeria Executive Council (FEC) is the cabinet of the federal republic of Nigeria. It was
formed in 1963. The Executive council are;
Muhammad Buhari-President
Yemi Osinbajo-Vice president
Ahmed Lawan-Senate President
Femi Gbajabiamila-Speaker House of Representative
Boss Mustapha-Secretary to the Government of the Federation
SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT
A system of government practice in Nigeria is called DEMOCRACY. It is defined as the
government of the people by people and for the people.
FUNCTION OF GOVERNMENT
1. The make and enforce law
2. They protect lives and properties
3. They maintain peace and order in the society
4. They guarantee the right of the citizens
5. They provide social infrastructure
ARMS AND TIERS OF GOVERNMENT
There are three arms of government namely: the executive, the legislative, and then judiciary
while the tires of government are Federal, State and Local. The federal is headed by the
president, the state by the governor and local government by the chairman.
THE EXECUTIVE: This arm of government implements and enforces the laws made or
passed by the legislator. Those that fall under these categories are the president, governors,
ministers, commissioners.
THE LEGISLATIVE: This is the arm of government that make laws. E.g Federal house
of representative, National Assembly and State house of Assembly.
THE JUDICIARY: This is the third arm of government that interpret laws. E,g police
NIGERIA LEADERS AFTER INDEPENDENCE
1. Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe 1st Oct. 1960-15th Jan. 1966
2. Maj. Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi 15th Jan. 1966-29th july 1966
3. General Yakubu Gowon 29th 1966-29th July 1975
4. Murtala Mohammed 29th July- 13th Feb 1976
5. General Olusegun Obasanjo 14th Feb. 1976-30th Sept 1979
6. Alh. Shehu Shagari 1st Oct. 1979-21th Dec. 1983
8. General Ibrahim Babangida 27th Aug 1985- 26th Aug 1993
9. Chief Emest Shonekan 26th Aug 1993 -17th Nov 1993 SOME TRADITIONAL TITLES AND KINGDOMS IN NIGERIA
TITLE TOWN TITLE TOWN
10. General Sani Abacha 17th Nov 1993 – 8th Jun 1998
Ooni Ife Akarigbo Remo
11. General A. Abubabar 8th Jun 1998 – 29th May 1999 Olubadan Ibadan Osemawe Ondo
12. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo 29th May 1999 – 29th May 2007 Alaafin Oyo Timi Ede
13. Alhaji Musa YarAdua 29th May 2007- 5th May 2010 Ataoja Oshogbo
14. Goodluck Jonathan 5th May 2010-29th May 2015 Awujale Ijebuland
15. Muhammadu Buhari 29th May 2015- till date Deji Akure
Olowo Owo
SOME TERM COMMONLY USED IN FAMILY CYCLE Ewi Ado-Ekiti
 Bachelor A man who is fit to marry but not marry Owa-Obokun Ijesaland
 SpinsterA woman who is fit to marry but not marry Soun Ogbomosho
 Fiancée A proposed wife Owa Idanre
 Fiance A proposed husband Ogoga Ikere-Ekiti
 Groom A man who is about to become part of a married couple Jegun Idepe
 Bride A woman who is about to marry or has just married Oluwo Iwo
 Couple Two partners in a marriage relationship Olofun Irele
 Monogamy Marriage involving only a man and a woman Alake Egba
 Polygamy Marriage involving a man and two woman at the same time Rebuja Osooro
 Father A man who raises a child
 Mother A woman who gives birth to a baby THE SEVEN CONTINENTS OF THE WORLD
 Brother A male chid from the same parent as another person Continents are large and continuous masses of the land. The world’s seven continents are
 Sister A female child from the same parent as another person 1. Asia
 Orphan A child without one or both parent 2. Africa
 Widow A woman whose husband is dead 3. Europe
 Widower A man whose husband is dead 4. North America
 Uncle A brother ones parent 5. South America
 Aunt A sister of one’s parent 6. Australia
 Cousin Son or daughter of a person’s uncle or aunt 7. Antartica
 Nephew Son of one’s brother or sisters
 Niece Daughter of one’s brother or sister THE AFRICA
 Step-Mother The wife of one’s biological father Size: 30,221,532 sk/km
 Step Father The husband of one’s biological mother No. Of countries: 54
 Grandmother The mother of one’s father or mother Population: 1, 216,130,000
 Grandfather The father of one’s father or mother  Africa is the second largest continents of the world
 Africa houses the world longest River, River Nile and the world largest desert, the
THE SIX GEO- POLITICAL ZONES IN NIGERIA
Sahara
NORTH-WEST- Sokoto, Kano, Jigawa, Kastina, Kaduna, Kebbi and Zamfara
 The world hottest place, Ethiopia is in Africa
NORTH-EAST- Bauchi, Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, Taraba and Gombe
 Africa is the place where Homo Sapiens originated
NORTH-CENTRAL- Kwara, Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa, Plateau, Benue and Abuja
 More than 50% of world’s gold and 95% of the world’s diamonds come from Africa
SOUTH-WEST- Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti
 The continent is referred to as Dark Continent
SOUTH-EAST- Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo
 The major animals in Africa are: Cheetah, African, Elephant, Lion, Zebra, Egyptian
SOUTH-SOUTH- Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Coss-River and Akwa-Ibom
mongoose, Giraffe Addax etc
 Nigeria is the most populated country in the continent
  Algeria is the largest country by land area  Right to freedom of expression.
 Right to peaceful assembly and association.
These are the 54 countries in Africa
 Right to freedom of movement.
1. Algeria 28.Libya
2.Angola 29.Madagascar  Right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds of ethnic group, circumstance
3.Benin 30.Malawi of birth, sex, eligion or political religion.
4.Botswana 31.Mali
5.Burkina Faso 32.Mauritania LIST OF AIR PORTS
6.Burundi 33.Mauritius International airports
7.Cameroon 34.Morocco
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport - Abuja
8.Cape Verde 35.Mozambique
9.Central Africa Republic 36.Namibia Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport - Kano
10.Chad 37.Niger Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Lagos
11.Comoros 38. Nigeria Port Harcourt International Airport – Port Harcourt
12.DR Congo 39. Rwanda
Major Domestic Airports
13. Republic of Congo 40.Sao Tome and Principe
14. Djibouti 41. Senegal Margaret Ekpo International Airport - Calabar
15. Egypt 42. Seychelles Akanu Ibiam International Airport - Enugu
16. Equatorial Guinea 43.Serria leone Yakubu Gowon Airport - Jos
17. Eritrea 44. Somalia Kaduna Airport - Kaduna
18. Ethiopia 45. South Africa Maiduguri International Airport - Bornu
19. Gabon 46. South Sudan Sadiq Abubakar II International Airport - Sokoto
20. Gambia 47. Sudan
Yola Airport - Yola
21. Ghana 48. Swaziland
22. Guinea 49. Tanzania Other domestic airports:
23. Guinea Bissau 50.Togo Asaba, Akure, Bauchi, Benin, Gombe, Ibadan, llorin, Katsina. Makurdi Minna, Owerri, Wari,
24. Ivory Coast 51.Tunisia Ado-Ekiti, Zaria.
25. Kenya 52. Uganda
26. Lesotho 53. Zambia MERIT AWARD HONOURS IN NIGERIA
27. Liberia 54. Zimbabwe GCFR-Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic
GCON-Grand Commander of the Order of Nigeria
FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS IN NIGERIA CFR -Commander of the Federal Republic
What are Human Rights? CON-Commander of the Order of Niger
OFR-Officer of the Federal Republic
These are rights naturally accruable to every person by virtue of his / her existence of her as a
OON-Officer of the Order of Niger
human being. The Nigerian Constitution under Chapter IV enumerates the following as MFR-Member of the Federal Republic
fundamental rights. MON-Member of the Order of the Niger
 Right to life.
 Right to dignity of human persons BRIEF HISTORY OF THE NAIRA
 Right to personal liberty. The naira was introduced in 1973, replacing the pound at a rate of 2 naira = 1 pound. This 2
 Right to fair hearing. June, 2014 made Nigeria the last state to abandon the $sd currency system.
 Right to compensation for property compulsorily acquired. In Jan 1st 1973, the CBN introduced notes for 50 kobo, 1, 5, 10 and 20 naira and Coins of
5.10 and 25 kobo
 Right to private and family life.
On 11th February, 1977 a new banknote denomination of the value of 20 Naira was issued.
 Right to freedom of thought, conscience and opinion.
Then 20 note was made the highest denomination to be introduced. Also the N20 is the first
currency note to bear the portrait of a Nigeria Citizen that is late Head of State, General One day on Earth rotate once every 23.9 hours.
Murtala Muhammad. One year on Earth takes about 365.25 days.
On 2nd July, 1979, new currency notes of three denominations, namely,  Jupiter is the biggest planet.
A year on Jupiter is about 12 earth years.
(N1), (N5) and (N10) were introduced
It is the fifth planet from the sun.
In 1991, both the 50k and N1 Notes were coined.  Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun.
In December 1999, November 2000, April 2001 and October, 2005 N100, N200, N500 and It is the second largest planet.
N1000 were introduced respectively. Saturn orbit around the sun in about 20.5 earth years.
On February 28th 2007, N50, N20, N10, N5, N1, 50K, were re-issued with a new design,  Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun.
while a new denomination N2 coin was introduced And the third largest planet.
CENSUS HISTORY IN NIGERIA One year on Uranus is 84 earth years
1. The first census in Nigeria before independence was held in 1866  Neptune is the farthest planet and fourth largest planet.
2. The second general census in Nigeria was held in 1953 A year on Neptune is about 165 earth years.
3 The first census after independence was held in 1963
4 The second census after independence was in 1973 NOTABLE DATES IN NIGERIA'S HISTORY
5 The third census after independence was held in 1991 Pre-colonial Era
6 The fourth census after census after independence was held in 2006 9th century-Bronzes found at the town of Igbo-Ukwu are created.
10th century-Nri kingdom begins.
KNOW YOUR GENOTYPE AND WHOM TO MARRY 11th Century-Borno was established as an Islamic state.
MAN WOMAN RESULTS ADVICE 15th Century-Hausa kingdoms in the north was established as nominally Muslim states.
AA +AA AA,AA,AA,AA CAN MARRY 1472-Portuguese navigators reach Nigerian coast.
AS +AS AA, AS. AS. SS CANNOT MARRY Early 19th Century-The Sokoto Caliphate was established through a jihad.
SS +AA AS, AS, AS, AS CAN MARY Early 19th Century-Sokoto Caliphate went to war with the Yoruba states.
AA +AS AA, AA, AA, AS CAN MARY Mid to late 19th Century-Christian missionary activity began in Southem Nigeria.
SS +SS SS, SS, SS, SS CANNOT MARRY
SS +SS SS, SS, SS, SS CANNOT MARRY
Colonial Era
KNOW YOUR ENVIRONMENT 1850s -British establish presence around Lagos.
The Solar System 1859- Iwe Iroyin, Nigeria's first newspaper was established.
There are eight planets that travel round the sun. They are; 1880-1905- Southern Nigeria was conquered by the British.
1. Mercury 1903-British conquered most of Northern Nigeria including the Sokoto Caliphate.
2. Venus 1912-Lord Lugard, governor of Northern Nigeria established a system of indirect rule.
3. Earth 1914-Northern Nigeria and Southern Nigeria were amalgamated to form Nigeria.
4. Mars Sep. 20, 1923-The Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) became the first political
5. Jupiter party in Nigeria. The first political election was conducted afterwards.
6. Saturn 1946-1960-Nigeria entered a period of decolonization as Nigerian nationalism grows.
7. Uranus 1950-The conference of northern and southern delegates held in Ibadan.
8. Neptune 1953-The London conference, regarding Nigeria's federal formula, took place.
 Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. Mercury is the smallest planet in the 10th, June 1956-Oil was first discovered in Nigeria at Oloibiri (in Bayelsa State).
solar system one day on mercury is 59 earth days. 1957 - Nigeria held its constitutional conference.
Mercury circles the sun every 88 earth days. 1958-The Nigeria flag was designed by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi.
 Venus is the second closest planet to the sun. 1959 - Nigeria held its first national election to setup an independent government. Northern
It is the sixth largest planet. Nigeria wins most of the seats of parliament.
It is the hottest planet. July 1,1959-The Central bank of Nigeria started operation.
One day Venus is equal to 243 earth days.
 Earth is the third planet.
It is the fifth largest planet.

Post Colonial Era (1960-Present)
October 1, 1960 - Nigeria gained her independence from Britain; Tafawa Balewa became
Prime Minister, and Nnamdi Azikiwe became President.
October 1, 1963- Nigeria severed its remaining ties to Britain, and the Nigerian First Republic
was born.
December 1,1964-The first civilian to civilian national election
January 15, 1966- Nigeria's first military coup deposed the Nigerian First Republic; Prime
Minister Tafawa Balewa, was assassinated along with the premier of Northern Nigeria,
Ahmadu Bello, and the Finance Minister, Festus Okotie-Eboh.
January 16, 1966-The Federal Military Government is formed, with General Johnson Aquivi-
Ironsi as the Head of State and Supreme Commander of the Federal Republic.
July 29, 1966-A counter-coup by military officers of northern extraction, deposed the Federal
Military Government; General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi was assassinated along with Adekunie
Fajuyi, Military Governor of Western Region. General Yakubu Gowon became the Head of
State.
1967-Ethnoreligious violence between Igbo Christians, and Hausa / Fulani Musilims in Easten
and Northern Nigeria, triggered amigration of the Igbos back to the East
27th May 1967- General Yakubu Gowon created 12 states. See page 50 for the states created.
May 30, 1967 -General Emeka Ojukwu, Military Governor of Eastern Nigeria, declared his
province an independent republic called Biafra, and the Nigerian Civil War ensued.
January 8, 1970 - General Emeka Ojukwu fied into exile; His deputy de él Philip Effiong
became acting President of Biafra,
January 15, 1970-Acting President of Biafra, Philip Effiong surrendered to Nigerian forces
through future President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, and Biafra was reintegrated into
Nigeria.
15 January, 1970-Kanji Dam was commissioned at the cost of $ 180m.
April 1st 1971-Nigeria National Petroleum Co-operation was established.
January 1, 1973-Kobo and Naira was introduced as alegal tender.
July 29, 1975 -General Yakubu Gowon was overthrown in a bloodless coup; General Murtala
Mohammed became Head of State.
April 4th, 1976 - Abuja was proclaimed to be the Federal Capital Territory under Decree
No.6 of 1976.
February 3,1976 -General Murtala Mohammed created 7 additional states, making the
number of states in Nigeria to be 19. See page50 for the states created.
February 13, 1976-General Murtala Mohammed was assassinated on his way to work; His
deputy de el, Lieutenant-General Olusegun Obasanjo became Head of State, and set a date to
terminate military rule. 22May, 1973-The NYSC was established 12May,
1976-Operation Feed the Nation (OFN) was launched.
15 January 1977-FESTAC 77 was held in Nigeria.
1979-Shehu Shagari won the election as the first Executive President of Nigeria in the
American-styled Second Republic.
October 1, 1979-Shehu Shagari was sworn in as President.
October 10, 1979-A new National Anthem-Arise 'O compatriots was introduced
February 18,1982-Pope John Paul Ill visited Nigeria.
1983-President Shehu Shagari was reelected.
December 31, 1983- President Shehu Shagari's government was ejected from powerin a
Pelace coup: The Second Republic ended; General Muhammadu Buhari became Head of
Suite, and Chairman of the Supreme Military Council of Nigeria:
April 17, 1984 - The Buhari regime promulgated Decree No.4. the "Public Officer's
Protection Again False Accusation" Decree, which made it an offense to ridicule the
government by publication of false information
August 1985 - General Muhammadu Buhari was overthrown in a palace coup: General
Ibrahim Babangida became Head of State and President of the Armed Forces Ruling Council
of Nigeria.
June 27, 1986-Babangida introduced Structural Adjustment Program (SAP).
October 16, 1986- Prof. Wole Soyinka won the noble prize in Literature. This made him the
first African to be a Nobel Prize winner.
May 9, 1987-Chief Obafemi Awolowo died.
23rd September 1987-General Ibrahim Babangida created two more states, bring the number
of states in Nigeria to November 21.
July 7, 1987- The Directorate of mass Mobilization, Social Justice, Self-Reliance and
Economic Reconstruction (MAMSER) was launched.
April 4, 1988-Nigerian Police Force changed uniform to Black and Black.
August 12, 1989-Sam Okwaraji died in National Stadium.
August 29,1989- Two political parties were formed by Gen. Babangida (SOP and NRC)
23 September 1989-More Local GovernmentAreas were created.
April, 1990 - Middle Belt Christian officers, led by Major Gideon Okar, attempted to
overthrow Ibrahim Babangida in an unsuccessful coup. In the early 90s: Babangida
commissioned the Third Mainland Bridge.
November 11, 1991-Three days National Census started
27th August, 1991-General Ibrahim Babangida created nine more states, making the number
of states in Nigeria to be 30. See page 50 for the states created.
December 12, 1991-Babangida moved the seat of government to Abuja.
1992 - Two political parties, Social Democratic Party (SOP) and National Republican
Convention (NRC) were established in President Ibrahim Babangida attempt to return to
Civilian rule. Primary elections were annulled in the fall.
June 12, 1993 - MKO Abiola won the Presidential election; President Ibrahim Babangida
annulled the election.
August 26, 1993 - President Ibrahim Babangida stepped down due to pressure from the
Armed Forces Ruling Council. Ernest Shonekan assumed the rein of power as the Interim
Head of State, November 17, 1993-Ernest Shonekan was forced to resign from office.
Defense Minister, Sani Abacha became Head of State, and established the Provisional Ruling
Council of Nigeria.
March 13, 1995 - The Abacha administration arrested former Head of State, Olusegun
Obasanjo for allegedly supporting a secret coup plot.
November 10, 1995- Human and Environmental rights activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight
others were hanged by the SaniAbacha administration.
April 20, 1996; Ibrahim Dasuki, former Sultan of Sokoto was deposed.
August 4, 1996-Under 23 Olympics team, won Olympic Gold Medal in Atlanta.
May 11, 1996-Dr. Namdi Azikwe died at the age of 92yrsold.
October 1st, 1996-General Sani Abacha created 6 more states, thus bring the number of states
to 36.
16 April 1998 - Special convention of partles adopted Abacha as a consensus candidate for
the 15th August 1998 Presidential Election.
June 8, 1998- Head of State, Sani Abacha died from a heart attack, Abdusalami Abubakar
became Head of State, and Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council of Nigeria. The
Abubakar administration lifted the ban on political activists, and initiated a one-year transition
to return to civilian rule.
June 15, 1998 - Former Head of State, Olusegun Obasanjo was released from prison.
May 17, 1999-Brigadier Gen Tunde ldigbon died.
February 10, 1999 -Former Head of State, Olusegun Obasanjo won the presidential election.
May 29, 1999 - The Nigerian Fourth Republic was inaugurated. Olusegun Obasanjo was
sworn in as the second Executive President of Nigeria.
December 19, 1999 - President Obasanjo ordered troops to raid the town of Odi in the Niger
Delta, in response to the murder of twelve policemen at the hands of the local militia; The
troops razed the town of Odi.
January, 27,2000 - Sharia law was established in the predominantly Muslim Zamfara state;
Eleven other states in the north followed suit.
May, 2000 - Religious riots erupted in Kaduna over the implementation of Sharia law.
June 5, 2000- The Obasanjo administration established the Niger Delta Development
Commission (NDDC) to tackle the human and ecological issues in the Niger Delta region of
southern Nigeria.
February 9, 2001-GSM Operators were licensed to commence operations in Nigeria.
October 10, 2002- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled against Nigeria in favor
ofCameroon over the disputed oil-rich Bakassi peninsula territory. April, 2003-President
Olusegun Obasanjo was reelected as president.
May 29, 2003-President Olusegun Obasanjo was sworn in for a second term president.
4-18 October, 2003-All African Games (COJA) were held in Abuja, more than 10,000
foreigners visited the country.
July 29, 2003-Nigeria Satellite, Nig SAT -1 was launched into space at the Military Base of
Russia at 7:12 am Nigerian Time.
August 1,2003-Charles Taylor was granted refugee status in Nigeria by president Obasanjo.
5-8December, 2003-Common Wealth Head of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held in
Nigeria which had the queen of England Queen Elizabeth ll in Attendance.
July 19, 2003-0rganizationof African Unity (OAU) changed to African Union. 2004-
Ethnoreligious violence erupted in Plateau State; President Obasanjo declared a state of
emergency in the state.
August 13, 2004- The dreaded Okija shrine in Okija, Anambra State was demolished by the
Police.
May 18, 2004 -President Olusegun Obasanjo, declared a state of emergency in Plateau State
and the Governor Joshua Dariye was suspended from office on allegation of corruption and
money laundering. Major Gen. Chris Alli (Rtd) was appointed Sole Administrator.
November 9.2004 - Chief Chris Uba launched attack on the Anambra State government
house, bombing the Governor’s Office at Akwa.
December 12. 2004-Enyimba Football club of Aba won the Prestigious CAF Cup the second
time, thus becoming the first club side in Africa to win the cup back to back.
January 17, 2005-Tafa Balogun, Inspector General Of Police was remove from office. DIG
Sunday Ehindero was appointed acting Inspector General
March 9, 2005 -Ahmadu Alli, former Federal Commissioner for Education was elected the
chairman of PDP after the resignation of Audu Ogbe.
April 5, 2005-Adolphus Wabara, former senate president resigned. April 2,2005- Pope John
Paul Il died.
April 19, 2005 - Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, a German was elected the '265th Pope as Pope
Benedict XVI.
May 31, 2005-NEPAchanged to Power Holding Company of Nigeria PHCN
Oct. 22nd 2005-Stella Obasanjo, wife of Nigeria's president died in Malaga Spain shortly
after a cosmetic surgery.
2005 July- Paris Club of rich lenders agrees to write off two-thirds of Nigeria's $ 30bn foreign
debt.
2006 January onwards - Militants in the Niger Delta attack pipelines and other oil facilities
and kidnap foreign oil workers. The rebels demand more control over the region's oil wealth.
The first woman to become a president in Africa is Ellen Sirleaf Johnson. She was sworn in
as the president of Liberia on January 16, 2006.
2006 February More than 100 people are killed when religious violence flares in mainly-
Muslim towns in the north and in the southern city of Onitsha.
March 29, 2006-Nigeria witnessed total and partial eclipse. Of the sun across the country.
March 29, 2006 -Charles Taylor was arrested along Bornu State border in an attempt to cross
the border to Cameroun.
21-25 March 2006-National Head Count of persons and Houses tagged "Census 2006" took
place nationwide.
2006 April - Helped by record oil prices, Nigeria becomes the first African nation to pay off
its debt to the Paris Club of rich lenders.
2006 May - The Senate rejects proposed changes to the constitution which would have
allowed President Obasanjo to stand for a third term in2007.
October 15, 2006-Ayo Fayose. Governor of Ekiti State and his deputy de él (Mrs.) Abiodun
Oluyimi were impeached and the speaker Mr. Friday Aderemi was sworn in as Acting
Governor.
19 October 2006 - A State of Emergency was declared in Ekiti State by the President.
Olusegun Obasanja and Major General Tunji Olurin (Rt) was appointed Sole Administrator.
3 November2006-Peter Obi, Anambra State Governor was impeached.
May 16, 2006-The National Assembly of Nigeria voted against a constitutional amendment to
remove term limits, Presidert Obasanjo was prevented from contesting a third termin office.
June 13, 2006 - President Olusegun Obasanjo met with his Cameroonian counterpart Paul
Biya, and UN Secretary General, KofiAnan in New York to resolve dispute talks over
Bakassi.
August 1, 2006- Nigerian troops began to pull out of Bakassi, Bakassi became Cameroonian
territory.
October 29, 2006: The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Maccido and 97 others were killed in
a plane crash.
March 15, 2007 - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the
names of 24 candidates for the presidential elections. Vice President Atiku Abubakar was
excluded from the list.
April 21, 2007 - Umaru Yar'Adua, former Governor of Katsina State, was elected as the
President of Nigeria.
9 September 2007- Nigeria's golden eaglet won the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Seoul,
Korea. The event was held between 18th August and 9th September 2007.
June 5th, 2007- Hon. Patricia Olubunmi Etteh was sworn in as the first female speaker in the
House of Representatives in Nigeria.
August 22, 2007- The House of Rep. Faulted the award of N628million contracts for the
renovation of the official residences of the Speaker, Mrs. Patricia Etteh, and her deputy, Alhaji
Babangida Nguroje, and purchase of 12 cars. Nigerian senate rejects Nigeria-Cameroon
agreement for hand-over of Bakassi peninsula to Cameroon.
2008 January - Oil trades at $ 100 a barrel for the first time, with violence in oil producing
countries such as Nigeria and Algeria helping to drive up prices.
2008 February - Mend leaders Henry Okah and Edward Atata extradited from Angola on
suspicion of involvement in attacks on oil companies. Report that Okah was subsequently
killed in custody proved to be untrue. Tribunal upholds election of Umaru Yar'Adua as
president following challenge by rivals who wanted the vote annulled because of vote rigging.
2008 April - Two former health ministers and a daughter of President Olusegun Obasanjo are
among 12 top health officials charged with embezzling around 470m naira (4m dollars) of
public health funds. Oil production cut by about half as a result of strike action and attacks on
pipelines by militants; problems in Nigeria help keep world oil prices at record highs.
2008 August - Following agreement reached in March, Nigeria finally hands over the Bakassi
peninsula to Cameroon, ending a long-standing dispute.
2008 September - Militants in the Niger Delta step up their attacks on oil installations, in
response to what they describe as unprovoked attacks by the military on their bases.
2008 October - The government announces major budget cuts following steep falls in the
price of oil.
2008 November -At least 200 people are killed during clashes between Christians and
Muslims in the central Nigerian town of Jos.
2009 January - The main militant group in Niger Delta, Mend, calls off four-month cease-fire
after army attacks camp of an allied group.
2009 March-Nineteen opposition parties unite to form a "mega-party" to compete against the
governing People's Democratic Party in elections due in 2011.
2009 May- Niger Delta militant group Mend rejects government offer of amnesty and declares
offensive against Nigerian military.
July 26, 2009 - Hundreds die in northeastern Nigeria after the Boko Haram Islamist
movement launches a campaign of violence in a bid to have Sharia law imposed on the entire
country Security forces storm Boko Haram's stronghold and kill the movement's leader.
2009 August - Two-month offer of a government amnesty for Niger Delta militants comes
into force. 23
November 2009 - President Yar'Adua travels to Saudi Arabia to be treated for a heart
condition. His extended absence of him triggers a constitutional crisis and leads to calls for
him to step down.
17-19th January 2010 - At least 149 people are killed during two days of violence between
Christian and Muslim gangs in the central city of Jos.
2010 March - More than 120 people are killed in clashes between Muslims and Christians in
the flashpoint city of Jos.
May 5, 2010 - President Umaru Yar'Adua dies after a long illness. Vice-president Goodluck
Jonathan, already acting in Yar'Adua's stead, succeeds him.
October 1, 2010- Nigeria marks 50 years of independence.
October 1, 2010- Twin bomb blast at Eagle Square, Abuja, venue for the celebration of the
50th Independence anniversary.
April 17th 2011-Youths suspected to be supporters of a presidential candidate, Muhammadu
Buhari in the Northern region of Nigeria especially Bauchi and Kaduna, went on rampage
killing Youth Corpers, Christian and bringing churches over inability of their candidate to win
the elections.
April 18t h 2011-President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was declared winner of the April 16th
2011 election.
August 2011-Boko Haram usesd a suicide bomber to attack the UN headquaters in Abuja. 23
people were killed.
25th December 2011: Christmas day bombing by boko haram kills over 40 people in
Madalla, Suleja, Niger state.
1st January, 2012- Fuel price strike causes major disruption. Unions suspend action when
government reverses decision to drop fuel subsidies.
April 2012: President Idriss Deby of Chad calls for a joint military task force to combat boko
haram. He claims that that the radical terrorists group is destabilizing the region.
2012 July- Nigeria signs a preliminary $ 4.5bn deal with US based Vulcan petroleum to build
six oil refineries.
2012 November- At least 100 people are charged with treason after a march supporting
independence for Biafra in the region's main town, Enugu.
2012 December - A French engineer is abducted in nrthan Katsina state. The Islamist group
Ansaru claims responsibility.
May 14, 2013- Government declares state of emergency in three northern states of Yobe,
Borno and Adamawa and sends in troops to combat the Boko Haram Islamist militants.
Oct 1,2013: Jonathan constituted a National Dialogue Advisory committee.
2013 November ; Six state governors defected from the governing People's Democratic Party
(PDP) and merge with main opposition; All Progressive Congress (APC). leaving the PDP
with fewer governors supporting it than the opposition.
15th April, 2014-Boko Haram kidnaps more than 200 girls from a boarding school in Chibok,
Maiduguri.
July 14th, 2014; Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa state was impeached by the state
house of Assembly.
July 20, 2014; Patrick Sawyer, the liberian credited with having the deadly Ebola Virus
disease (EVD) brought it to Nigeria.
2014 August: Boko Haram proclaims a caliphate-a Islamic state-in the territory it controls in
the north east, a declaration dismissed bt the government.
2014, August: Re-opening of schools for the new academic year is postponed because of the
Ebola outbreak in the region. Five people have died in Nigeria
2014 October - Nigeria's military says it has agreed to a ceasefire with Islamist militants Boko
Haram, and that the schoolgirls the group abducted will be released. The group denies it has
agreed to a ceasefire and says the girls have been married off. President Goodluck Jonathan
says he will seek a second term in office in elections, but these are postponed from
February2015 because of the Boko Haram insurgency.
2014 November - Boko Haram launches a series of attacks in northeastern Nigeria, capturing
several towns near Lake Chad and running raids into neighboring Chad and Cameroon in early
2015. Hundreds of people In the north-east are killed and thousands more displaced.
2015 February-March - Nigerla, Chad, Cameroon and Niger form military coalition against
Boko Haram, claim successes in pushing it back in all these countries. Nigerian army captures
Gwoza, which it believes is Boko Haram's main stronghold, in late March, leaving the armed
group with only two towns under its control.
2015 March - Muhammadu Buhari wins the presidential election, becoming the first
opposition candidate to so do in Nigeria's history.
2016 June - Naira currency floated in attempt to stave off financial crisis caused by low oil
prices.
2016 November - Niger Delta Avengers rebels bomb three oil pipelines in attempt to renew
southern insurgency.
2017 December - Clashes between herders in Benue and Taraba states prompt thousands to
flee.
February 19, 2018-Dapchi schoolgirls kidnapping September 17, 2018-Over 100 people are
killed in floods after fwo major rivers burst their banks.
13 October, 2018 - At least 30 people are killed when a pipeline caught fire and explades in
southeastern Nigeria after a raid by suspected petrol thieves.
16 Feb. 2019: The INEC chairman Mahmood shifted the presidential and national assembly
election to 23rd February, 2019
23 Feb. 2019: The presidential and national assembly elections were held.
26th Feb: 2019: President Muhamadu Buhari was declared winner of the presidential
elections.
TIMELINE OF COVID19
On December 31st 2019, China alerted the WHO to several cases of unusual pneumonia in
Wuhan, a city of 11 million people. The virus was unknown. Several of those infected
worked at the city's Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, which was shut down on January 1.
As health experts worked to identify the virus amid growing alarm, the number of infections
exceeded 40.
On January 7, officials announced they had identified a new virus, according to the WHO,
The novel virus was named 2019-nCoV and was identified as belonging to the coronavirus
family, which includes SARS and the common cold.
On January 11, China announced its first death from the virus, a 61-year-old man who had
purchased goods from the seafood market. Treatment did not improve his symptoms after he
was admitted to hospital and he died of heart failure on the evening of January 9. The WHO
reported on January 13 a case in Thailand, the first outside of China, ina woman who had
arrived from Wuhan.
On January 17, as a second death was reported in Wuhan, health authorities in the US
announced that three airports would start screening passengers arriving from the city.
On January 20, China reported a third death and more than 200 infections, with cases also
reported outside. Hubei province including in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Meanwhile, a
Chinese expert on infectious diseases confirmed human-to-human transmission to state
broadcaster CCTV, raising fears of a major outbreak as millions traveled for the Lunar New
Year holiday.
On 20 January, the first known case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the Pacific Northwest
state of Washington in a man who had returned from Wuhan on 15 January.
On January 30, the WHO declared the coronavirus a global emergency as the death toll in
China jumped to 170, with 7,711 cases reported in the country, where the virus had spread to
all 31 provinces. By the end of the week, China reported 304 deaths amid 14,380 infections.
On February 11, the WHO announced that the disease caused by new coronavirus would be
called "COVID-19". The new coronavirus itself was dubbed SARS-CoV-2. On February 13,
Japan confirmed its first death linked to the virus.
On February 21, Israel reported its first confirmed case after a woman who returned from a
cruise ship tested positive. In Italy, officials confirmed a third death on February 23, while
local authorities brought the Venice Carnival to an early close and suspended sports events.
On February 19, Iran reported two deaths from the coronavirus, hours after confirming its
first cases, while South Korea reported on February 20 its first death from the coronavirus.
February 24 - March 1 This week marked the confirmation of first cases in countries across
the world, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Norway, Romania, Greece, Georgia,
Pakistan, Afghanistan, North Macedonia, Brazil, Estonia, Denmark , Northern Ireland and the
Netherlands, Lithuania and Wales. On 27 February, Nigeria confirmed its first case in Lagos
State, an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria had returned on 25 February from Milan, Italy
through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, fell ill on 26 February and was
transferred to Lagos State biosecurity facilities for isolation and testing. [121 [13]
On 9 March, the second case was confirmed, a Nigerian citizen in Ewekora, Ogun State who
had contact with the Italian citizen.
On March 5, Saudi Arabia announced its first coronavirus case.
On March 10, Lebanon and Morocco reported their first deaths from the virus.
On March 20, coronavirus-related deaths surged past 10,000 globally. More cases were
reported in Turkey and Pakistan, while Iran registered a total of 14,991 infections and 853
deaths.
On the 23 "of March 2020, A 67 year old male who returned home following medical
treatment in UK died of covid 19. This was the first recored case in Nigeria
30 March: The Nigerian government imposed a 14-day lockdown in the commercial hub,
Lagos, neighboring Ogun and the nation's capital, Abuja.
Status as of July 27, 2020
 Total Cases Confirmed Globally: 16,326,216
 Number of countries with cases: 188
 Total Deaths Worldwide: 649,965
HISTORY OF PLANE CRASH IN NIGERIA
November 20, 1969: Nigeria Airways BAC VC10 killed January 31, 1997: SkyPower
Express Ainw Embraer 110PIA crashed on landing in Yola, kiling crashed on landing, killing
87 people on board.
January 22, 1973: Royal Jordanian Airlines flight 707 carrying 171 Nigerian Muslims
returning from Mecca and five crewmen crashed in Kano, killing all an Nguru, Borno State
ran into a ditch during take of board.
September 12, 1997: NAF Domier 228-212 in none of the 10 people died. March 1, 1978:
Nigeria Airways F28-1000 crashed in Kano, killing 16 people. January 5, 2000: SkyPower
Express Airways Bandeirante 110P1A crashes on landing in Abuja. killing 17.
November 28, 1983: Nigeria Airways F28-1000 crashed near Enugu, killing 53 on board.
October 26, 2000: Dornier aircraft plunged into a thick bush near the Niger Delta, 6 occupants
injured.
December 1988; Skypower Brandeironte aircraft overshot llorin Airport's runway, killing all
the May 4, 2002: EAS Airlines' BAC 1-11-500 with 105 people on board crashed and burst
into flames in a densely populated suburb of Kano, killing 76 on board and 72 on the ground
bringing total casualties to148. passengers.
February 24,1991: British Helicopter crashed in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, killing all nine
people on board.
May 21, 1991: A Cessna Citation 550 of Ashaka Cement, Hombe, crashed, killing all on
board.
November 30, 2003: A Cargo aircraft of Hydro Cargo, Brussels, Belgium, crash-landed.
June 26, 1991: An Okada Air Bac-11 crashed in Sokoto, killing three persons.
March 6, 2004: An Aenall spray aircraft with registration number 5NBEF belonging to
Berfieex Nigeria Ltd, crashed at the Bauchi Airport.
September 26, 1992: Nigerian Air Force A C-130 plane crashed minutes after take-off from
Lagos. All crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in Eacraros, Delta 200 on board killed.
July 26, 2004: Pan African Airlines' helicopter State, killing four persons on board.
June 24, 1995: Harka Air Services Tupolev 34 crashed on landing in Lagos, killing 16.
December 29, 2004: A Boeing 727 of Chanchangi Airlines belly-landed at the MMA.
November 13, 1995: Nigeria Airways Boeing 737- 2F9 crashed on landing in Kaduna, killing
9.
December 29, 2004: A Kenya Airlines aircraft crashed- landed at the MMA due to gear fault.
January 17, 1996: lbrahim Abacha, son of Sani January 28, 2005: A Nigeria Air Force fighter
plane Abacha, was killed in a plane crash. The group "United Front for Nigeria's Liberation"
(UFNL) claimed responsibility for the crash. crashed into a famland in Yar Kanya, Kano
State.
February 25, 2005: ADC's B73 aircraft had its tire burnt while landing at Yola Airport.
March 27, 2005: A Boeing 737 of Bellview had one
November 7, 1996: A Nigerian ADC (Aviation Development Corporation) Airline Boeing
727-231 of its engines caught fire. flying from Port Harcourt to Lagos with 142 passengers
and 9 crew members crashed on landing, plunging into thie lagoon with all on board belonging
to the domestic Chachangi Airlines June 11/12, 2005: Lagos: a Boeing 727-200 aircraft
overshot the runway at Murtala Muhammed Airport, while yet another overshot the runway at
the airport in Josin central Nigeria a day earlier.
May 4, 2002: Executive Airline Services (EAS) BAC- 1-11-525Ft aircraft crashed at Aminu
Kano International Airport Kano, killing 70 people.
June 24, 2005: ARussian aircraft belonging to Harka Air crash- landed at the MMA, all the
people on board died December 10 2005: A Port Harcourt bound Sosoliso Airlines flight 1145
crash-landed in Port Harcourt Airport, killing 109 passengers including 60 students of Jesuit
Loyola College Abuja.
July 6, 2005, Port Harcourt: An Air France A330 plane crashed into a herd of cattle at Port
Harcourt airport, sustaining serious damage and killing many of the cows.
October 22, 2005: A twin Engine Boeing 737, belonging to Belview Airline crashed in Lisa
Village, Ogun State and killed all the 117 passengers on board.
July 23, 2005, a Lufthansa aircraft crash-landed at Lagos airport and was badly damaged, but
no life was lost October 29, 2006: An ADC aircraft crashed when it took off from Abuja,
killing 105 people on board.
October 22, 2005: ABellview Airlines Boeing 737 with 117 people on board crashed shortly
after take-off from Lagos. All on board killed. November 10, 2006: A six-seater helicopter
belonging to Odengene Air Shuttle (OAS) crashed in Delta State and killed two people.
December 10, 2005: A Sosoliso Airlines DC-9 crashes in Port Harcourt, killing all 103 on
board. September 16 2006: Air Force plane crashed in Benue State killing Army generals.
September 17, 2006: A 18-sealer Dornier 228 Air Force transport plane, carrying 15 senior
army officers and three crew members crashed in Benue State, leaving only three survivors.
March 15, 2008: A twin-turbo Prop 19-seater aircraft belonging to Wings Aviation Ltd
crashed in Calabar while on a routine flight from MMA, Lagos.
March 8, 2011: HS-125 chartered aircraft crashed in Bauchi. Not casualty. October 29,
2006: Aviation Development Corporation Airline Boeing 737 with 104 on board crashed
minutes after take-off from Abuja's airport. All but 6 perished in the disaster.
July 29, 2011: A Kwara State-bound helicopter crashed in Osun State killing all on board
including the Managing Director of Josepdam Group of Companies, Mrs. Josephine
Oluwadamilola Kuteyi and her personal assistant.
November 10, 2006: OAS Senvice Helicopter crashed in Warri, Delta state killing four on
board. On March 14: 2012: A Nigerian Police aircraft crashed in Jos, Plateau State. The
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of Operations, Mr John Haruna, his
orderly and the pilot died in the crash.
August 2, 2007: Bristow-owned helicopter crashed inside ExxonMobil facility in Port
Harcourt.
March 15, 2008: Beechcraft 1900D plane marked 5N-JAH, belonging to Wing Aviation
crashed in Cross River State. The wreakage was not found until 6 months after. All four crew
members died.
June 3, 2012: A Dana Air flight from Abuja to Lagos crashed into residential buildings in lju,
near Lagos killing scores of people. March 14, 2002: A helicopter belonging to the Joint Task
Force (JTF) crashed in Kabong, Jos, killing all members onboard including four senior police
officers.
Dec. 15, 2012: The Executive governor of Kaduna State, Patrick Yakowa, Gen. OwoyeAzazi
and 3 other died in a helicopter crash.
WORLD'S NOTABLE DATES
The World War 1 Started in 1914 and Ended in 1918
The Countries that were mostly involved in the first world war were Germany, Austria,
Hungary, and their allies against Britain.
World War II began on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland. In response,
Britain and France declared war on Germany. In a series of very fast battles, Germany
controlled most of Europe by 1941, including France. Some French and British soldiers were
able to escape from Dunkirk, across the English Channel, to England.
During the world war II, Adolf Hitler succeeded in killing over six million European Jews,
this gruesome killing was called Holocaust.
The war ended on the 8th of May 1945 when Germany surrendered.
The Golf War
The Persian Gulf War (2 August 1990-28 February 1991) was a conflict between Iraq and a
coalition force from 35 nations authorized by the United Nations (UN) and led primarily by
the United States in order to liberate Kuwait.
The war developed out of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990
On 31 August 1997, Princess Diana died after a high speed car accident in the Pont de l'Alma
road tunnel in Paris along with Dodi Al-Fayed.
The September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11-pronounced "nine eleven")
consisted of a series of coordinated terrorist suicide attacks by Islamic extremists known as
Osama Bin Laden on that date upon the United States of America.
That morning nineteen terrorists affiliated with al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial passenger
jet airliners. Each team of hijackers included a trained pilot. The hijackers intentionally
crashed two of the airliners into the World Trade Center in New York City, one plane into
each tower, resulting in the collapse of both buildings soon afterward and irreparable damage
to nearby buildings. The hijackers crashed a third airliner into the Pentagon. In addition to
the 19 hijackers, 2,974 people died as an immediate result of the attacks.
On October 7, 2001 the War in Afghanistan began and was in response to the September 11,
2001 attacks on the United States of America (US) he stated purpose of the invasion was to
capture Osama bin Laden, destroy al-Qaeda, and remove the Taliban regime which had
provided support and safe harbor to al-Qaeda.
The 2003 invasion of Iraq, led by General Tommy Franks, began on March 20, under the U.S.
codename "Operation Iraqi Freedom."
Saddam's army was quickly overwhelmed and on April 92003 Baghdad fell to U.S.
forces. American infantrymen seized deserted Baath Party ministries and pulled downa huge
iron statue of Saddam Hussein, ending his 24-year rule of Iraq.
On December 13, 2003-Saddam Hussein himself was captured on a farm near Tikrit in
Operation Red Dawn.
August 23, 2005. Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest hurricanes in the history of the
United States occurred and it caused destruction of lives and properties in states like,
Louisiana (especially Greater New Orleans), Mississippi, Alabama, Florida Panhandle.
October 8, 2005, Aterrible earth quake (The Kashmir earthquake) occurred in Pakistan killing
over 74,500 people plus106,000 injured.
December 30, 2006- Former President of Iraq Saddam Hussein was executed by hanging after
being convicted of crimes against humanity by the Iraqi Special Tribunal following his trial
for the 1982 murder of 148 Iraqi Shi'ites in the town of Dujail in retaliation for an
assassination attempt against him.
May 1, 2011-Osama Bin Ladin., The most wanted terrorist was killed by American soldiers in
Pakistan.
Federal Universities
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria University of Ibadan

University of Ilorin
Bayero University, Kano
University of Jos.
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
University of Lagos
Federal University of Technology, Yola
University of Maiduguri
Federal University of Technology, Akure
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Federal University of Technology, Minna
University of Port-Harcourt
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
University of Uyo
Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State

Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina

Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State

STATE UNIVERSITIES
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
Abia State University, Uturu. 1980
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
Adamawa State University Mubi 2002
Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba. 1999
Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa. Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo 2004

Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, 1980

Anambra State University of Science & Technology, Uli 2000

Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
Benue State University, Makurdi. 1992
Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike
Bukar Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu. 2006
National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos
Cross River State University of Science &Technology, Calabar 2004

Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna Delta State University Abraka 1992

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 2000

Ekiti State University 1988

Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 1981
University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe 2004

University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai 2005

University of Agriculture, Makurdi Imo State University, Owerri 1992

Kaduna State University, Kaduna 2004

University of Benin mtn night plan code
Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil 2000
University of Calabar
Kebbi State University, Kebbi 2006
 Kogi State University Anyigba 1999 CETEP City University, Lagos 2005

Kwara State University, Ilorin 2009 Covenant University Ota 2002

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 1990 Crawford University Igbesa 2005

Lagos State University Ojo 1983 Crescent University, 2005

Niger Delta University Yenagoa 2000 Fountain Unveristy,Oshogbo 2007

Nasarawa State University Keffi 2002 Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State 2009

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye 1982 Igbinedion University Okada 1999

Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa 2008 Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji 2006

Osun State University Osogbo 2006 Katsina University, Katsina 2005

Plateau University Bokkos 2005 Landmark University,Omu-Aran. 2011

River State University of Science and Technology 1979 Lead City University, Ibadan 2005

Sokoto State University 2009 Madonna University, Okija 1999

Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode 2005 Nigerian-Turkish Nile University, Abuja 2009

Taraba State University, Jalingo 2008 Novena University, Ogume 2005

Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina 2006 Obong University, Obong Ntak 2007

University of Ado-Ekiti 1988 Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State 2009

University of Education, Ikere-Ekiti 2008 Pan-African University, Lagos 2002

Paul University, Awka – Anambra State 2009

Private Universities in Nigeria Redeemer’s University, Mowe 2005

Renaissance University,Enugu 2005

Achievers University, Owo 2007
Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State 2009
Adeleke University,Ede. 2011
Salem University,Lokoja 2007
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti 2009
Samuel Adegboyega University,Ogwa. 2011
African University of Science & Technology, Abuja 2007
Tansian University,Umunya 2007
Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan 2005
University of Mkar, Mkar 2005
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin 2005
Veritas University 2007
American University of Nigeria, Yola 2003
Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State 2009
Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo 1999
Wesley Univ. of Science & Tech., Ondo 2007
Baze University 2011
Western Delta University, Oghara 2007.
Bells University of Technology, Otta 2005
Wukari Jubilee University 2005
Benson Idahosa University,Benin City 2002

Bingham University, New Karu 2005

LIST OF POLYTECGHNICS
Bowen University, Iwo 2001

Caleb University, Lagos 2007 State Name

Caritas University, Enugu 2005

Abuja FCT Dorben Polytechnic Bauchi State Abubakar Tafari Ali Polytechnic

Abuja FCT Citi Polytechnic Bauchi State Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi

Abia State Abia State Polytechnic Bayelsa State Bayelsa State College of Arts and Science

Adamawa State Adamawa State Polytechnic Bayelsa State Federal Polytechnic Ekowe Bayelsa State

Adamawa State Federal Polytechnic, Mubi Benue State Benue State Polytechnic

Akwa Ibom State Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Benue State Akperan Orshi College of Agriculture

Akwa Ibom State Akwa Ibom State College of Education Borno State Mohamet Lawan College of Agriculture

Akwa Ibom State Foundation College of Technology Borno State Ramat Polytechnic

Akwa Ibom State Heritage Polytechnic Cross River State Ibrahim Babangida College of Agriculture

Akwa Ibom State Maritime Academy of Nigeria Cross River State Divine Polytechnic, Mkpani

Akwa Ibom State Southern Atlantic Polytechnic Delta State Delta State Polytechnic (three institutions)

Anambra State Ekwenugo Okeke Polytechnic Delta State Petroleum Training Institute

Anambra State Federal Polytechnic, Oko Ebonyi State Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic

Anambra State The UA College of Science and Technology, Isuofia Ebonyi State Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu
Ebonyi State Savannah Institute of Technology Imo State Imo State Technological Skills Acquisition Center

Edo State Edo State Polytechnic Usen Jigawa State Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic

Edo State Auchi Polytechnic Jigawa State Hussani Adamu Polytechnic

Edo State Kings Polytechnic Kaduna State College of Agriculture and Animal Science

Edo State Shaka Polytechnic Kaduna State Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology

Ekiti State Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti Kaduna State Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation

Enugu State Enugu State Polytechnic Kaduna State Kaduna Polytechnic

Enugu State Federal School of Dental Technology & Therapy Kaduna State Nigerian College of Aviation Technology

Enugu State Institute of Management Technology, Enugu Kaduna State federal school of statistics Manchok

Kaduna State Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic

Enugu State Our Saviour Institute of Science and Technology Kaduna State Samaru College of Agriculture

Kano State Audu Bako School of Agriculture

Kano State Kano State Polytechnic

Imo State Federal College of Land Resources Technology, Owerri Kano State Mohammed Abdullahi Wase Polytechnic

Katsina State Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic

Kebbi State College of Agriculture, Zuru

Imo State Federal Polytechnic, Nekede Kebbi State Federal Polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi

Kebbi State Kebbi State Polytechnic

Kogi State College of Agriculture, Kabba

Abia State Temple Gate Polytechnic
Kogi State Federal Polytechnic, Idah

Kogi State Kogi State Polytechnic

Kwara State Federal Polytechnic, Offa

Imo State Imo State Polytechnic
Kwara State Kwara State Polytechnic

Lagos State Coastal Polytechnic

Lagos State Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology

Lagos State Grace Polytechnic Oyo State The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki

Lagos State Lagos City Polytechnic Plateau State Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom

Lagos State Lagos State Polytechnic Plateau State Federal College of Education, Pankshin

Lagos State Ronik Polytechnic Plateau State Federal College of Forestry. Jos

Lagos State School of Agriculture, Ikorodu Plateau State Federal College of Land Resources Technology, Kuru

Lagos State Wavecrest College of Hospitality Plateau State Plateau State College of Agriculture

Lagos State Wolex Polytechnic Plateau State Plateau State Polytechnic

Lagos State Yaba College of Technology Rivers State Eastern Polytechnic

Nasarawa State College of Agriculture, Lafia Rivers State Port Harcourt Polytechnic (Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic)

Nasarawa State Maurid Institute of Management & Technology, Nasarawa Rivers State Rivers State Polytechnic ( Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic )

Nasarawa State Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa Taraba State College of Agriculture, Jalingo

Nasarawa State Nasarawa State Polytechnic Yobe State Federal Polytechnic Damaturu

Niger State Federal College of Fresh Water Fisheries Technology Yobe State Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic

Niger State Federal College of Wildlife Management Zamfara State Abdul Gusau Polytechnic

Niger State Federal Polytechnic, Bida Zamfara State Federal Polytechnic, Namoda

Niger State Niger State College of Agriculture Zamfara State Abdul Gusau Polytechnic

Niger State Niger State Polytechnic

Ogun State Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic NIGERIAN MILITARY RANKS/INSIGNA AND EQUIVALENTS
Ogun State Allover Central Polytechnic CURRENT SERVICE CHIEF
Ogun State Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro Chief of Defence Staff
Ogun State Gateway Polytechnic Saapade Gen. Leo Irabor
Ogun State Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Chief of Army Staff
Ogun State Ogun State Institute of technologyy
Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya
Ogun State Ogun State College of Health Technology
Chief of Air Staff
Ondo State Rufus Giwa Polytechnic

Osun State Federal Polytechnic, Ede

Air Maeshal Oladayo Amao
Osun State Osun State College of Technology
Chief of Naval Staff
Osun State Osun State Polytechnic Rear Admiral Awwal Z. Gambo
Osun State Igbajo Polytechnic, Igbajo Inspector General of Police
Osun State Iwo City Polytechnic, Iwo Usman Alkali Baba
Osun State Wolex Polytechnic, Iwo
NOTABLE PERSONALITIES IN NIGERIA'S HISTORY
Osun State Polytechnic Ile-Ife
Bishop Samuel (Ajayi) Crowther (1807 - December 31, 1891) was a linguist and the first
Osun State Interlink Polytechnic
African Anglican bishop in Nigeria. Ajayi was captured by Fulani slave raiders in 1821 and
Osun State Southern Nigeria Institute of Innovative Technology (SNIITPOLY)
sold to Portuguese slave traders. Rev. Dr. Crowther translated the Bible into the Yoruba
Villanova Polytechnic Imesi Ile (Formerly- The Polytechnic, Imesi
Osun State
Ile) language and compiled a Yoruba dictionary. The Yoruba Bible (Bibeli Mimo) was completed
Osun State Offer Centre Institute of Agriculture in the mid-1880's, a few years before his death.
Oyo State Federal College of Animal Health & Production Technology
Grace Alele Williams: Mrs. Williams made her mark as a first class academician and later
Oyo State Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan

Oyo State Novelty Polytechnic, Kishi

proved herself as a skilled administrator, she is one of the first Nigerian women to obtain a
Oyo State The Polytechnic, Ibadan
PhD in Mathematics. She was also the country’s first female vice-chancellor (University of
Oyo State The Kings Poly, Shaki, Oyo
Benin 1985-1991)
Oyo State Tower Polytechnic, Ibadan
Chinua Achebe (born November 16, 1930) is a Nigerian writer, poet and critic. A diplomat
in the ill-fated Biafran government of 1967-1970, Achebe is primarily interested in African
politics, depictions of Africa and Africans in the West, pre-colonial African culture, and the
effects of colonialism on African societies.
Akinola Aguda (1923-2001) was a Nigerian jurist and a former Chief Justice of Botswana.
Prior to becoming Chief Justice, he was a lawyer and a high court judge in the western region
of Nigeria. He was the first indigenous African to head the position of Chief Justice in
Botswana.
Akinwande Oluwole "Wole" Soyinka (born 13 July 1934) is a Nigerian writer, poet and
piaywright, Some consider him Africa's most distinguished playwright, as he won the NObel
Prize in Literature in 1986, the first African since Albert Camus so honored. Soyinka has
played an active role in Nigeria's political history.
Dr Alex lfeanyichukwu Ekwueme (born October 21, 1932) From Oko, Anambra State,
Nigeria was the second Vice-President of the Nigerian, serving 1979-1983
Dr. Chuba Wilberforce Okadigbo (December 17, 1941 September 25, 2003), was the
President of the Nigeria Senate.
General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Ikemba Nnewi (born November 4, 1933) was the
leader of the secessionist state of Biafra in Nigeria (1967-1970), during the Nigeria (1967-
1970) during the Nigeria Civil War, and previously Military Governor of the Eastern Region
of Nigeria.
Dennis Osadebay (June, 1911-Dec 1994) was a Nigerian politician, poet, journalist and
former premier of the now defunct Mid-Western Region of Nigeria, which now comprises Edo
and Delta State. He was one of the pioneering Nigerian poets who wrote in English.
Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCVO, CON (born January 18, 1933) was the third Commonwealth
Secretary-General and the first African to head that post. He hails from Anambra.
Festus Okotie-Eboh (1919-1966) was a prominent and flamboyant Nigerian politician and
former minister for finance during the administration of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Okotie-
Eboh was assassinated along with Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa in the January 15, 1966
military coup which terminated the Nigerian First Republic, and thus civilian rule.
Chief Abdul-Ganiyu "Gani" Oyesola Fawehinmi (b. April 22, 1938) A distinguished
lawyer, acclaimed author, publisher and philanthropist, He gained national and international
recognition as a potent human rights crusader. Fawehinmi has been apprehended and interned
by different Nigerian military governments on more than 35 occasions since 1969.
Herbert Macaulay (1864-1946) was a Nigerian nationalist, politician, engineer, journalist,
and musician. He was the grandson of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, the first African Anglican
bishop in Nigeria. On June 24, 1923, I have founded the Nigerian National Democratic Party
(NNDP), the first Nigerian political party. Herbert Macaulay is regarded as the father of
Nigerian nationalism.
Michael Iheonukara Okpara (December 1920-December 17, 1984; was a political leader
and Premier of Eastern Nigeria during the First Republic from.
Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (often referred to as MKO Abiola, August 24,
1937 - July 7, 1998) was a Nigerian Yoruba businessman, publisher and politician, though he
was an accountant by training. He ran for the presidency in 1993, and won, but was denied the
opportunity to become President when the election results were annulled by a court during the
regime of Ibrahim Babangida.
General Murtala Ramat Mohammed born (November 8, 1938February 13, 1976) was a
military ruler (Head of the Federal Military Government) of Nigeria.
Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe (November 16, 1904-May 11, 1996), usually referred to as
Nnamdi Azikiwe, or, informally and popularly, as "Zik", was the founder of modern Nigerian
nationalism and the first President of Nigeria, holding the position throughout the Nigerian
First Republic.
Obafemi Awolowo (1909-1987) was a Nigerian politician and founder of the Action Group
political party. He was the first prime minister of the Western Region between 1959 and
1960.
Chief Anthony Eromosele Enahoro, the Adolo of Uromi, was born July 22, 1923 in Uromi,
Esan-land, in present-day Edo State. As a member of the Nigerian Federal legislature, on
March 31, 1953 he moved the first motion for Nigeria's independence in CURRENT
AFFAIRS 1957.
Samuel Ladoke Akintola or "S.L.A." (July 6, 1910-January 15, 1966) was a Nigerian
politician, lawyer and orator. Akintola returned to Nigeria in 1949 and teamed up with other
educated Nigerians from the western region to form the Action Group (AG) under the
leadership of Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Akintola was assassinated in Ibadan the capital of
Western Region on the day of Nigeria's first military coup of 15th January 1966.
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (December 1912 - January 15, 1966) was a Nigerian
politician, and the first prime minister of an independent Nigeria . He was overthrown and
killed in a military coup on January 15, 1966.
Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardauna of Sokoto (1910-1966) was a Nigerian politician, and
was the first premier of the Northern Nigeria region from 1954-1966. He was assassinated
during a 15 January 1966 military coup which toppled Nigeria's post- independence
government.
Tunde Idiagbon (September 14, 1942- March 24, 1999) was a Nigerian soldier and a one-
time member of the Nigerian military junta which ruled that country. In this role, he was the
de-facto second-in-command and was responsible for implementing many of the government's
policies. Chief amongst these was the War Against Indiscipline (WAI), which was a
campaign to eradicate corruption and disorderliness in Nigerian life.
Fela Anikulapo Kuti (born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, October 15, 1938 -
August 2, 1997), or simply Fela, was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist musician and composer,
pioneer of Afrobeat music, human rights activist, and political maverick. He was jailed by
most military ruler due to his song from him which was against government's misrule. He
died during the Abacha's rigime after he was released from jail.
Cyprian Ekwensi (born September 26, 1921) is a Nigerian, short-story writer, and children's
books author.
Kenule "Ken" Beeson Saro-Wiwa (October 10, 1941 November 10, 1995) was a Nigerian
author, television producer, and environmentalist and a political activist that fought for the
emancipation of the ogoni people. On November 10, 1995, Saro-Wiwa and eight other
MOSOP leaders (the "Ogoni Nine") were executed by hanging during the Sani Abacha's
regime.
Aliko Dangote is a businessman based in Nigeria. He was born in the year 1957. He is the
owner of the Dangote Group, which has operations in Nigeria and several other countries in
West Africa. The Dangote Group, originally a small trading firm founded in 1977, is now a
multi-billion naira conglomerate with operations in Benin, 'Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo.
Dangote's businesses include food processing, cement manufacturing, and freight.
Michael Ibru (1932) is a prominent Nigerian businessman from Agbarha-Otor, Delta State
He is the head of the Ibru Organization, one of the largest conglomerates in Nigeria.
Philip Emeagwali (born in 1954) is a Nigerian-born computer scientist / geologist who was
one of two winners of the 1989 Gordon Bell Prize, a prize from the IEEE, for his use of the
Connection Machine supercomputer a machine featuring over 65,000 parallel processors to
help analyze petroleum fields.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT (LG) AREA OF EACH STATE
FCT, Abuja: Number of LG: 6
Gwagwalada, kuje, Abaji, Abuja Municipal, Bwari, Kwali
ABIA, Umuahia: Number of LG: 17
Aba North, Aba South, Arochukwu, Bende, Ikwuano, Isiala-Ngwa North, Isiala Ngwa South,
Isuikwato, Obi Nwa, Ohafia Osisioma Ngwa, Ugwunagbo, Ukwa East, Ukwa West, Umuahia
North, Umuahia South, Nmu-Neochi
ADAMAWA, Yola: Number Of LG: - 21
Fufore, Ganye, Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Jada, Shelleng, Demsa, Madagali, Maiha Mayo-Belwa,
Michika, Mubi, Numan, Song, Yola, Mubi-Sout ', Jimeta, Giral Toungo and Lamurde.
AKWA IBOM, Uyo: Number Of LG: -31
Abak, Eket, Ekpe, Atai, Essien Udim, Etinan, Etim Ekpo, Ikono, lkot Abasi, Ikot Ekpene, Ini,
Itu, Mbo, Mkpat Enin, Nsit. Ibom, Nsit Ubium, Okobo, Onna, Oron, Oruk Anam, Ukanafun,
Uquo Ibeno, Uruan, Urue Offong / Oruko, Uyo, Obat Akara, Ibesikpo Asutan, Ibiono Ibom,
Eastern Obolo, Udung Uko, Ika, Ibeno
ANAMBRA, Awka: Number Of LG: -21
Aguata, Anambra East, Anambra West, Anaocha, Awka North, Awka South, Ayamelum,
Dunukofia, Ekwusigo, Idemili North, Idemili South, Ihiala, Njikoka, Nnewi North, Nnewi
South, Ogbaru, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Orumba North, Orumba South, Oyi.
BAUCHI, Bauchi: Number Of LG: -20
Alkaleri, Bauchi, Bogoro, Dambam, Giade, Ganjuwa, Darazo, Dass, Ningi, Shi Gamawa, Itas /
Gadau, Kirfi, Warji, Jama 'are, katagum, Missau, Toro, Zaki ale Tafawa-Balewa.
BAYELSA, Yenagoa: Number Of LG: - 8
Brass, Ekeremor, Kolokuma / Opokuma, Nembe, Ogbia, Sagbama, Souie Jaw, Yenegoa
BENUE, Makurdi: Number Of LG: -23
Ado, Agatu, Apa, Buruku, Gboko, Guma, Gwer East, Gwer West, Kastina-Ala, Konshisha,
Kwande, Logo, Makurdi, Obi, Ogbadibi, Oju, Okpokwu, Ohimini, Oturkpo, Tarka, Ukum,
Ushongo, Vandeikya.
BORNU, Maiduguri: Number OFLG: -27
Abadam, Askira / Uba, Bama, Bayo, Biu, Chibok, Damboa, Dikwa, Gubio, Guzamala,
Gwoza, Hawul, Jere, Kaga, Kala / Balge, Konduga, Kukawa, Kwaya Kusar, Mafa, Magumeri,
Maiduguri, Mars, Mobbar, Monguno, Ngala, Nganzai, Shani.
CROSS RIVER, Calabar: Number Of LG: -18
Abi, Akampu, Akpabuyo, Bakassi, Bekwara, Biase, Boki, Calabar-Municipal, Calabar South,
Etung, Ikom, Obanliku, Obubra, Obudu, Odukpani, Ogoja, Yakurr, Yala
DELTA , Asaba: Number Of LG: - 25
Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Bomadi, Burutu, Ethiope East, Ethiope West, Ika North East,
Ika South, Isoko North, Isoko South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Okpe, Oshimili North,
Oshimili South, Patani, Sapele, Udu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Ukwuani, Uvwie, Warri
North, Warri South, Warri South West.
EBONYI, Abakaliki: Number Of LG: -13
Abakaliki, Afikpo North, Afikpo South, Ebonyi, Ezza North, Ezza South, Ikwo, Ishielu, Ivo,
izzi, Ohaozara, Õhaukwu, Onicha
EDO, Benin City: Number Of LG: -18
Akoko-Edo, Egor, Esan Central, Esan North East, Esan South East, Esan West, Etsako
Central, Etsako East, Etsako West, Igueben, Ikpoba-Okha, Oredo, Orhionmwon, Ovia North
East, Ovia South West, Owan East, Owan West, Uhunmwonde.
EKITI, Ado Ekiti: Number Of LG: -16
Ado Ekiti, Aiyekire, Efon, Ekiti East, Ekiti South West, Ekiti West, Emure, Idosi- Osi, ljero,
Ikere, Ikole, llemeji, Irepodun / lfelodun, Ise / Orun, Moba, oye.
ENUGU, Enugu: Number Of LG: -17
Aninri, Awgu, Enugu East, Enugu North, Enugu South, Ezeagu, Igbo-Etiti, Igbo-Eze North,
Igbo-Eze South, Isi-Uzo, Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Nsukka , Oji-River, Udenu, Udi, Uzo-
Uwani.
GOMBE, Gombe: Number Of LG: -11
Akko, Balanga, Billiri, Dukku, Funakaye, Gombe, Kaltungo, Kwami, Nafada, Shomgom,
Yamaltu / Deba.
IMO, Owerri: Number Of LG: -: 27
Aboh-Mbaise, Ahiazu-Mbaise, Ehime-Mbano, Ezinitte, Ideato North, Ideato South,
Ihitte/Uboma, Ideduru, Isiala Moano, Isu, Mbaitoli, Ngor-Okpala, Njaba, Nwangele, Nkwerre,
Obowo, Oguta, Ohaji/Egbema, Okigwe, Orlu, Orsu, Oru East, Oru West, Owerri-Municipal,
Owerri North, Owerri West, Unuimo
JIGAWA, Dutse: Number Of LG: -27
Auyo, Babura, Birni Kudu, Biriniwa, Buji, Dutse, Gagarawa, Garki, Gumel Gwaram, Gwiwa,
Hadejia, Jahun, Kafin Hausa, Kaugama Kazaure u Kasamma, Kiyawa, Maigatari, Malam
Madori, Miga, Ringim, Roni, Tankarkar, Taura , Yankwashi.
KADUNA, Kaduna: Number Of LG: -23
Birnin-Gwari, Chikun, Giwa, Igabi, lIkara, Jaba, Jema'a, Kachia, Kaduna Not Kaduna South,
Kagarko, Kajuru, Kauru, Kaura, Kubau, Kudan, Lerea, Markat Sabon-Gari, Sanga, Soba,
Zango-Kataf, Zaria.
KANO, Kano: Number Of LG: -44
Ajingi, Albasu, Bagwai, Bebeji, Bichi, Bunkure, Dala, Dambatta, Dawakin Kudu, Dawakin
Tofa, Doguwa, Fagge, Gabasawa, Garko, Garum Mallam, Gaya, Gezawa, Gwale, Gwarzo ,
Kabo, Kano Municipal, Karaye, Kibiya, Kiru, kumbotso, Kunchi, Kura, Madobi, Makoda,
Minjibir, Nasarawa, Rano, Rimin Gado, Rogo, Shanono, Sumaila, Takali, Tarauni, Tofa,
Tsanyawa, Tudun Wada, Ungogo, Warawa, Wudil.
KATSINA Katsina: Number Of LG: -34
Bakori, Batagarawa, Batsari, Baure, Bindawa, Charanchi, Dandume, Danja, Dan Musa, Daura,
Dutsi, Dutsin-Ma, Faskari, Funtua, Ingawa, Jibia, Kafur, Kalta, Kankara, Kankia, Katsina,
Kurfi, Kusada, MaiAdua, Malumfashi, Mani, Masin, Matazuu, Musawa, Rimi, Sabuwa,
Safana, Sandamu, Zango.
KEBBI, Birnin Kebbi: Number Of LG: -21
Aleiro, Arewa-Dandi, Argungu, Augie, Bagudo, Bimin Kebbi, Bunza, Dandi, ra Gwandu,
Jega, Kalgo, Koko / Besse, Maiyama, Ngaski, Sakaba, Shanga, Wasagu / Danko, Yauri, Zuru.
KOGI, Lokoja: Number Of LG: -21
Adavi, Ajaokuta, Ankpa, Bassa, Dekina, Ibaji, Idah, Igalamela-Odoluene Olamabolo, Omala,
Yagba East, Yagba West.
KWARA, llorin: Number Of LG: -16
Asa, Baruten, Edu, Ekiti, Ifelodun, lorin-East, llorin-South, lorin-West, Irepodun, Isin,
Kaiama, Moro, Offa, Oke-Ero, Oyun, Patigi
LAGOS, Ikeja: Number Of LG: -20
Agege, Ajeromi-lfelodun, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ibeju /
Lekki, Ifako-ljaye, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Mainland Lakes, Mushin, Ojo,
Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Surulere.
NASARAWA, Lafia: Number Of LG: -13
Akwanga, Awe, Doma, Karu, Keana, Keffi, Kokona, Lafia, Nasarawa, Nasarawa-Eggon, Obi,
Toto, Wamba.
NIGER, Minna: Number Of LG: -25
Agaie, Agwara, Bida, Borgu, Bosso, Chanchaga, Edati, Gbako, Gurara, Katcha, Kontagora,
Lapai, Lavun, Macama, Mariga, Mashegu, Mokwa, Muya, Pailoro, Rafi, Rijau, Shiroro,
Suleja, Ta Wushishi.
OGUN, Abeokuta: Number Of LG-20
Abeokuta North, Abeokuta South, Ado-Odo / Ota, Egbado North, Egbado South, Ewekoro,
Ifo, ljebu East, ljebu North, ljebu North East, ljebu Öde, Ikenne, Imeko-Afon, Ipokia,
Obafemi-Owode, Ogun Waterside, Odeda, Odogbolu, Remo North, Shagamu.
ONDO, Akure: Number Of LG: -18
Akoko-North-East, Akoko-North-West, Akok-South-East, Akoko-South-West, Akure North,
Akure South, Ese-Odo, Idanre, Ifedore, laje, lle-Oluji-Okeigbo, Irele, Odigbo, Okitipupa,
Ondo East, Ondo West, Ose, Owo.
OSUN, Oshogbo: Number Of LG: -30
Aiyedade, Aiyedire, Atakumosa East, Atakumosa West, Boluwaduro, Boripe, Ede North, Ede
South, Egbedore, Ejigbo, Ife Central, Ife East, Ife North, Ife South, Ifedayo, Ifelodun, lla,
llesha East, llesha West, Irepodun, Irewole, Isokan, Iwo, Óbokun, Odo-Otin, Ola-Oluwa, BPE-Bureau Of Public Enterprise
Olorunda, Oriade, Orolu, Osogbo. CAN- Christian Association Of Nigeria
ECOWAS-Economic Community Of West African Countries
OYO, Ibadan: Number Of LG: -33
ASUU-Academic Staff Union Of Universities
Afijio, Akinyele, Atiba, Atigbo, Egbeda, Ibadan Central, Ibadan North, Ibadan North West,
ECOMOG-Ecowas Monitoring Group
Ibadan South East, Ibadan South West, Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North, Ido,
EFCC-Economic and Financial Crime Commission
Irepo , Iseyin, Itesiwaju, lwajowa, Kajola, Lagelu, Ogbomosho North, Ogbmosho South, Ogo
FAAN-Federal Airport Authority Of Nigeria
Oluwa, Olorunsogo. Oluyole, Ona- Ara, Orelope, Ori Ire, Oyo East, Oyo West, Saki East,
FRSC-Federal Road Safety Commission FBI-Federal Board of Internal Revenue
Saki West, Surulere.
FCC-Federal Character Commission
PLATEAU, Jos: Number Of LG: -17
FEPA-Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Barikin Ladi, Bassa, Bokkos, Jos East, Jos North, Jos South, Kanam, Kanke, Langtang North,
FSP-Family Support Program
Langtang South, Mangu, Mikang, Pankshin, Quaan Pan, Riyom, Shendam, Wase.
FESTAC- Festival of Art and Culture
RIVERS, Port Harcourt: Number Of LG: -23 FIFA-Fedération Internationale de Football Association
Abua /Odual, Ahoada East, Ahoada West, Akuku Toru, Andoni, Asari-Tonu Ber Degema, FEAP-Family Economic Advancement Program
Emohua, Eleme, Etche, Gokana, Ikwerre, Khana, Obia / Akor Ogba / Egbema / Ndoni, Ogu / GSM-Global System for Mobile communications
Bolo, Okrika, Omumma, Opobo / Nkoro, Oyigbo, Port. Harcourt, Tai. GATS-General Agreements on Trade in Service I
SOKOTO, Sokoto: Number Of LG: - 23 HIV-Human Immune Deficiency Virus
Binji, Bodinga, Dange-shnsi, Gada, Goronyo, Gudu, Gawabawa, Illela, Isa Kware, Kebbe, ICPC-Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Rabah, Sabon birni, Shagari, Silame, Sokoto North, Sokoto South Tambuwal, Tangaza, INEC- Independent National Electoral Commissions
Tureta, Wamako, Wurno, Yabo. IMF- International Monetary Fund ICJ-International Court of Justice
ICAN-Institute of Chartered Accountant Of Nigeria 10C-International Olympic Committee
TARABA, Jalingo: Number Of LG: -16
JP-Justice of Peace (Jerusalem Pilgrimage)
Ardo-kola, Bali, Donga, Gashaka, Cassol, Ibi, Jalingo, Karin-Lamido, Kurmi, Lau, Sardauna,
NUJ-Nigeria Union of Journalists
Takum, Ussa, Wukari, Yorro, Zing.
NUT-Nigerian Union of Teachers
YOBE, Damaturu: Number Of LG: -17
NUC- National University Commission
Barde, Bosari, Damaturu, Fika, Fune, Geidam, Gujba, Gulani, Karasuwa, Machina, Nangere,
NAPEP-National Poverty Eradication Program
Nguru, Potiskum, Tarmua, Yunusari, Yusufari, Jakusko.
NDLEA National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
ZAMFARA, Gusau: Number Of LG: -14 NATIP-National Trafficking in Person
Anka, Bakura, Birnin-Magaji-Kiyaw, Bukkuyum, Bungudu, Gummi, Gusau, Kaura- Namoda, NIREC-Nigeria Inter-Religious Council
Maradun, Maru, Shinkafi, Talata-Mafara, Tsafe, Zurmi NDA-Nigeria Defense Academy
Total number of Local Government Areas in Nigeria is 774 NPF-Nigeria Police Force
The oldest Local Government is Ikot Ekpene in Akwa Ibom State; it was created in the year NAF-Nigeria Air Force
1951. NA- Nigeria Amy
Each of the Local Government areas is further sub-divided into wards with a minimum of 1o NN-Nigerian Navy
and maximum of 15 NBA-Nigeria Bar Association
NPA-Nigeria Port Authority
SOME IMPORTANT ABBREVIATIONS NLC- Nigeria Labor Congress
AIDS-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome NOA-Nigeria Orientation Agency
AU-African Union NIJ-Nigeria Institute of Journalism
NAMA-Nigeria Airspace Management Agency
NACA Nigeria Action Committee of Aids TMG-Transmission Monitoring Group
NGO-Non-Governmental Organization UN-United Nations
NDDC - Nigerian Delta Development Commission UNIDO-United Nations Industrial Development Organization
NANS - National Association of Nigeria Students VOA-Voice Of America
NASU- Non-Academic Staff Union WOTCLEF- Women Trafficking and Child Labor Eradication Foundation
NUPENG- National Union Of Petroleum And Natural Gas Workers WHO -World Health Organization
NHRC- National Human Right Commissions WAEC-West African Examination Council
NSE- Nigeria Stock Exchange WASSCE-West African Senior School Certificate Examination
NICON National Insurance Cooperation Of Nigeria WWW- World Wide Web
NITEL Nigeria Telecommunication limited
NSPMC- Nigeria Security Printing And Minting Cooperation
NIPOST- Nigeria Postal Services And Telecommunication History Of Fuel Price Increases In Nigeria
NACCIMA- National Association Of Chambers Of Commerce, Industries Mines and Gowon, 1973: 6k to 8.45k (40.8%)
Agriculture Murtala, 1976: 8.45k to 9k (0.59%)
NURTW-National Union Of Road And Transport Workers Obasanjo, October 1, 1978 : 9k to 15.3k (70%)
Shagari, April 20, 1982: 15.3k to 20k (30.71%)
NIIPS- National Institute For International Policy And Strategy
Babangida, March 31 1986: 20k to 39.5k (97.5%)
NECO-National Examination Council NIIA- Nigeria Institute Of International Affairs
Babangida, April 10 1988: 39.5k to 42k ( 6.33%)
NLNG- Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Babangida, January 1, 1989: 42k to 60K Private vehicles.
NAPIMS-National Petroleum Investment Management Service Babangida, December 19, 1989: moved to uniform price of 60k (42.86%)
NGC-Nigeria Gas Company Babangida, March 6, 1991: 60k to 70k (16.67%)
NSCDC-Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps Shonekan, November 8, 1993: 70k to N5 (614%)
NAFDAC-National Agency for Food And Drug Administration And Control Abacha, November 22,1993: petrol price drops from N5 to N3.25k (-35%)
NCC-Nigeria Communication Commission Abacha, October 2,1994: N3.25k to N15 (361.54%)
NDIC-Nigeria Deposit Insurance Commission Abacha, October 4,1994: price drops from N15 to N11 (-26.67%)
Abubakar, December, 20, 1998: N11 to N25 (127.27%)
NYSC- Nigeria Youth Service Corps
Abubakar, January 6,1999: N25 to N20 (-20)
NSC- Nigeria Sports Commission
Obasanjo, June 1, 2000: N20 to N30 (50%)
NNPC- Nigeria National Petroleum Commission Obasanjo, June 8, 2000: Petrol price reduced to N22 (-10%)
OMPADEC- Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission Obasanjo , January 1, 2002: N22 to N26 (18 18%)
OPEC-Organization Of Petroleum Exporting Countries Obasanjo, June to October, 2003: N26 to N42 (23.08%)
PPPRA-Petroleum Product Pricing Regulating Agency Obasanjo, May 29, 2004: N50 (19.05%)
PENGASSAN- Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Obasanjo, August 25, 2004: N65 (30%)
PPMC- Pipeline and Product Marketing Of Nigeria Obasanjo, May 27, 2007: N75 (15.38%)
PSPLS-Privatization Share Purchase Loan Scheme Yar'Adua, June 2007: N65 (-15.38%)
Jonathan, January 1, 2012: N141
PRC-Provisional Ruling Council
Jonathan, January 17, 2012: N97
PFN-Pentecostal Fellowship Of Nigeria
Jonathan, January 18, 2015: 87
SAN-Senior Advocate of Nigeria Buhari - 11th May, 2016 N145
SSS-State Security Service Buhari 7th November, 2022 N191.65
SEC-Security and Exchange Commission
SWAN-Sports Writers Association Of Nigeria STATE CAPITAL SLOGAN GOVERNORS PARTY
Abia Umuaihia God’s own Okezie PDP
SARS-Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
 state ikpeazu state Adoza Bello
Adamawa Yola Land of Ahmadu PDP Kwara Ilorin State of Abdulrahman APC
Beauty Umar Fintiri harmony Abdulrasaq
Akwa- Uyo Land of Udom PDP Lagos Ikeja Centre of Babajide APC
Ibom promise Gabriel Excellence Sanwo-Olu
Emmanuel Nassarawa Lafia Home of Abdullahi APC
Anambra Akwa Light of Charles APGA solid Sule
the Nation Soludo minerals
Bauchi Bauchi Pearl of Bala PDP Niger Minna The power Abubakar APC
Tourism Abdulkadir state Sanni Bello
Bayelsa Yenagoa Glory of Duoye Diri PDP Ogun Abeokuta The Dapo APC
all land gateway Abiodun
Benue Makurdi Food Samuel PDP state
basket of Ortom Ondo Akure Sunshine Arakunrin APC
the nation state Rotimi
Borno Maiduguri Home of Babagana APC Akeredolu
peace Umar Zulum Osun Osogbo Land of - -
Cross-river Calabar The Benedict PDP virtue
people’s Ayade Oyo Ibadan Peace Oluwaseyi PDP
paradise setter Makinde
Delta Asaba The big Ifeanyi PDP Plateau Jos Home of Simon APC
heart Okowa peace and Lalong
Ebonyi Abakaliki Salt of the Dave Umahi PDP Tourism
Nation River Portharcourt Treasure Ezenwo PDP
Edo Benin Heart beat Godwin PDP base of the Nyesom
of Nigeria Obaseki Nation Wike
Ekiti Ado-Ekiti Land of Abiodun APC Sokoto Sokoto The city of Aminu Wazir PDP
honour and Oyebanji the Tambuwa
integrity Caliphate
Enugu Enugu Coal city Ifeanyi PDP Taraba Jalingo Natures Dairius PDP
state ugwuanyi gift to the Ishaku
Gombe Gombe Jewel in Muhammad APC Nation
the Inuwa Yobe Damaturu Pride of Mai mala APC
savannah Yahaya the Sahel Buni
Imo Owerri Eastern Hope APC Zamfara Gusau Farming is Bello PDP
heart land Odidika our pride Muhammed
Uzodinma Mutawalle
Jigawa Dutse The new Badaru APC
world Abubakar
Kaduna Kaduna Centre of Nasir Ahmed APC
learning El-Rufai
Kano Kano Centre of Abdullahi APC
commerce Umar
Ganduje
Kastina Kastina Home of Aminu Bello APC
hospitality Masari
Kebbi Benni- Land of Abubakar APC
Kebbi equity Atiku
Babudu
Koji Lokoja Confluence Yahaya APC