Lagos was a British colony in present-day Nigeria, located on the country’s southwestern coast. The British established their presence in the area in the early 19th century, and by 1861, Lagos had become a Crown Colony. In 1891, Lagos was merged with the Protectorate of the Niger Coast to form the Oil Rivers Protectorate, which […]
The Clifford Constitution was named after the then governor of Nigeria; the constitution had the following features; The Legislative Council The constitution provided for a legislative council in place of the Nigerian Council of Lord Lugard. The council had 46 members; made up of 27 official members and 19 unofficial members, the unofficial consist […]
Historical Background Oduduwa according to legend is the founding father of the Yoruba race. They first settled at Ile-ife that is still believed to be the spiritual headquarters of the Yoruba’s. Some of them later moved to Oyo, which became the political headquarters. Oduduwa gave birth to 7 sons, who became Oba’s in the 7 […]
Nigerian History 