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Jan 1, 1472
The Beginning
Portuguese settlers become the first settlers to live in Nigeria. -
Period: Jan 1, 1472 to
The Times
From Past to Recent Times -
First Rulers
Muslim Fulani empire rules the area -
New Rules
Britain rules Nigeria, devising a system of local kings and chiefs -
Uniting
The United Kingdom joins the northern and southern regions, forming the colony Nigeria -
Independence
Nigeria achieved indepedence from Britiain. The country joined the United Nations. As a result of their new found indepedence they adopted a anew constitution and government. -
Overrule
Nigerian Military froms a coup against the government -
Period: to
Civil War
Eastern parts of Nigeria seceded from the country. This area declared themselves to be the Republic of Biafra. This ignited a civil war. Estimated 1 million casualities. -
Economic Boost
An oil boom developed the country's economy -
Old Times Come Back
For a short time Nigeria returns to civilian government -
Militay Strikes Again
Military takes over the government again -
Proud Achievement
Wole Soyinka is the first African to receive a Nobel Prize in Literature -
Freedom
The military cease to rule Nigeria. Nigerians are free to vote in presidential elections -
Movin' On Up
Olusegun Obasanjo is elected for president being the first civilian given official powers -
Celebrate to Catastrophe
Nigeria celebrates 50 years of independence. Unfortunately two fatal car bombing discontinues the celebration -
Olympic 1996
Nigeria won a gold medal in soccer in the 1996 Olympics
