Monday, 23 December, 2024

Tag: Nigerian History


Goodluck Jonathan’s life story is a testament to the power of resilience, perseverance, and the pursuit of leadership for the Read more…


Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa: 1912 – 1966 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was born in December 1912 in Bauchi State, in the Read more…


Ahmadu Ibrahim Bello was the first and only Northern Nigerian premier. During his reign, he dominated state affairs for over Read more…


Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari (GCFR) – 1925 to 2018 Shehu Usman Shagari was the first democratically elected President of Nigeria. He succeeded Olusegun Read more…


Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo – Born in 1937 Olusegun Obasanjo was born to Amos Adigun Obaluayesanjo Bankole and Bernice Ashabi Bankole Read more…


General Murtala Muhammed 1938 – 1976 Murtala Muhammed was born to Muhammed Riskuwa and Uwani Rahamatu on November 8, 1938 Read more…


General Yakubu Gowon – Born in 1934 General Yakubu Gowon was born on 19 October 1934, in Lur – a Read more…


Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe 1904 – 1996 Nnamdi Azikiwe popularly known as ‘Zik’ was born on 16 November, 1904 in Zungeru Read more…


Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi 1924 – 1966 Early Life Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi was born on the 3rd of March 1924, Read more…