On May 14.2013 ; Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan declares a state of emergency in the northeast states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa due to the terrorist activities of Boko Haram. source
On May 14.2013 ; Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan declares a state of emergency in the northeast states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa due to the terrorist activities of Boko Haram.
On May 30.1967 ; The Nigerian Eastern Region declares independence as the Republic of Biafra, sparking a civil war. source
On May 30.1967 ; The Nigerian Eastern Region declares independence as the Republic of Biafra, sparking a civil war.
On June 3.2012 ; A plane carrying 153 people on board crashes in a residential neighborhood in Lagos, Nigeria, killing everyone on board and 10 people on the ground. source
On June 3.2012 ; A plane carrying 153 people on board crashes in a residential neighborhood in Lagos, Nigeria, killing everyone on board and 10 people on the ground.
On July 12.2012 ; A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. source
On July 12.2012 ; A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria.
On September 2.1968 ; Operation OAU begins during the Nigerian Civil War source
On September 2.1968 ; Operation OAU begins during the Nigerian Civil War
On December 26.2006 ; An oil pipeline in Lagos, Nigeria explodes, killing at least 260 people. source
On December 26.2006 ; An oil pipeline in Lagos, Nigeria explodes, killing at least 260 people.
Hakeem Olajuwon first played soccer in his native Nigeria before picking up basketball. source
Hakeem Olajuwon first played soccer in his native Nigeria before picking up basketball.
