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25/08/2026

If you mean the Dimka coup of February 13, 1976, it was one of the most dramatic attempted coups in Nigeria’s military history. Here’s a Facebook-ready write-up:

THE DIMKA COUP: THE FAILED COUP THAT SHOOK NIGERIA 🇳🇬

On 13 February 1976, Nigeria woke up to one of the most dramatic and bloody moments in its military history.

Lieutenant Colonel Buka S**a Dimka, a senior officer in the Nigerian Army, attempted to overthrow the military government headed by General Murtala Ramat Mohammed, who had become Head of State after the January 1975 coup.

In the early hours of that Friday, Dimka and his collaborators seized control of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) station in Lagos. From the radio station, Dimka announced that the government had been overthrown and accused the Murtala Mohammed administration of corruption, incompetence and other failures.

But the coup did not go according to plan.

Murtala Mohammed was travelling to his office when his convoy was ambushed at Ikoyi, Lagos. The Head of State was assassinated alongside his aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Akintunde Akinsehinwa.

The assassination sent shockwaves across the country.

However, Dimka failed to secure the support of enough military units to consolidate his takeover. The coup quickly began to collapse as loyalist troops moved against the rebels.

General Olusegun Obasanjo, who was then Chief of Staff, Supreme Military Headquarters, emerged as the new Head of State after the failed coup.

Dimka fled Lagos but was eventually captured in the southeastern part of Nigeria after several weeks on the run.

He was subsequently tried by a military tribunal and executed by firing squad on 15 May 1976.

The Dimka coup became a major turning point in Nigeria's military history. It exposed deep divisions within the armed forces and demonstrated just how fragile political power could be during Nigeria's military era.

The assassination of Murtala Mohammed also created one of the most enduring questions in Nigerian history: What exactly motivated the Dimka coup, and who else was behind it?

Decades later, the events of February 1976 remain a subject of debate, speculation and historical research.

Nigeria's history is full of stories that deserve to be remembered. Follow this page for more Nigerian history, share this post, and tell us what you know about the Dimka coup in the comments. 🇳🇬

The Story Behind the Igbo Name “Osaji”Have you ever wondered where the popular surname Osaji comes from?According to thi...
25/08/2026

The Story Behind the Igbo Name “Osaji”

Have you ever wondered where the popular surname Osaji comes from?

According to this account, Osaji is an Igbo name associated with Igbo people who lived in, migrated through, or interacted with other cultures around Ani-Idu.

The argument becomes clearer when the name is written in its fuller form rather than the shortened version.

“Olise/Olisa ji ndụ” — meaning “The Almighty God holds life.”

Over time, names beginning with Olise/Olisa could be shortened in everyday speech. For example, Olisebuluwa may be shortened to Ose or Osa, giving rise to names such as:

• Nwaose — from Nwa Olise
• Osemeke — from Olisemeke
• Osakwe — Almighty God agrees/approves
• Osenyeni m — Almighty God gave me
• Osemeni m — Almighty God did it for me

Names are more than just surnames. They often preserve fragments of language, spirituality, migration and cultural interaction that can tell us something about the history of a people.

📸 OBIOR: Statue of Ezechima, regarded in tradition as the father of the Umu Ezechima clan and a prominent chief in the Benin Kingdom during the reign of Oba Orhogbua (c. 1550–1578).

What do you think about the origin and meaning of these names? Share your thoughts in the comments, and follow this page for more stories about Nigerian and African history.

The First Voice of Television in Kaduna 🇳🇬📺This historic photograph features Martha Kande Audu (née Gowon), remembered a...
24/08/2026

The First Voice of Television in Kaduna 🇳🇬📺

This historic photograph features Martha Kande Audu (née Gowon), remembered as the first voice heard on Radio Television Kaduna (RTK) when the station was officially opened on March 11, 1962.

Her voice became part of an important moment in Nigeria’s broadcasting history, as Kaduna emerged as one of the early centres of television broadcasting in the country.

Today, photographs like this remind us of the people who helped lay the foundations of Nigeria’s television industry—long before the era of social media, smartphones and digital broadcasting.

A voice that opened a new chapter in Nigerian broadcasting history. 🇳🇬

📸 Historic photograph

What do you know about the early days of television broadcasting in Nigeria?

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May 29, 1999: The Day Nigeria Returned to Democratic Rule 🇳🇬On May 29, 1999, Nigeria witnessed a historic political tran...
24/08/2026

May 29, 1999: The Day Nigeria Returned to Democratic Rule 🇳🇬

On May 29, 1999, Nigeria witnessed a historic political transition that changed the course of the nation’s history.

In this remarkable photograph, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Nigeria’s last military Head of State, formally hands over power to Olusegun Obasanjo, who had won the February 1999 presidential election.

The ceremony marked the birth of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic and the end of years of military rule.

The End of an Era

General Abdulsalami Abubakar came to power in June 1998 following the sudden death of General Sani Abacha. His administration quickly began the process of returning Nigeria to civilian rule.

Political parties were registered, a new constitutional framework was put in place, and elections were organised. On February 27, 1999, Olusegun Obasanjo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won the presidential election.

Two months later, the military officially handed over power.

A Remarkable Historical Moment

May 29 was more than just a change of government. It represented hope.

After years of military coups, political instability and authoritarian rule, Nigerians once again had the opportunity to choose their leaders through elections.

There was also an extraordinary twist to Obasanjo’s return to power.

He had previously ruled Nigeria as a military Head of State from 1976 to 1979. Twenty years later, he returned to A*o Rock—but this time as an elected civilian president.

The Beginning of the Fourth Republic

The transition did not erase Nigeria’s problems. The new government inherited economic difficulties, weak institutions, insecurity and the long-lasting effects of military intervention in politics.

But the peaceful transfer of power created an important democratic precedent.

That is why this photograph is more than an image of two former generals standing together.

It captures a country closing one chapter of its history and opening another.

May 29, 1999 — the day Nigeria’s long military era gave way to the Fourth Republic. 🇳🇬

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What do you remember about Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999? Share your thoughts in the comments. And don’t forget to like, share, and follow this page for more Nigerian history and stories.

24/08/2026

The woman on Nigeria’s ₦20 note was far more than a picture on currency — she was a world-renowned artist. 🇳🇬

Meet Ladi Kwali (1925–1984), one of Nigeria’s most celebrated potters.

Born in Kwali, in the Gwari region of Northern Nigeria, Ladi learned the traditional art of pottery as a young woman. But her extraordinary skill soon took her work far beyond Nigeria.

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, her beautiful pottery was exhibited in London at the Berkeley Galleries, attracting international attention. Her work eventually became known across Britain, Europe and America.

Despite having no formal education, Ladi Kwali rose to become Nigeria’s best-known potter. She received national and international recognition, including being appointed MBE in 1963.

Today, her legacy lives on — including on Nigeria’s ₦20 banknote.

Her story is a powerful reminder that greatness does not always come from the classroom. Sometimes, it comes from talent, tradition, hard work and extraordinary skill.

Did you know the story behind the woman on the ₦20 note? Tell me in the comments. 👇

Follow this page for more Nigerian history, share this post with someone who should know this story, and don’t forget to like and comment! 🇳🇬

Ezekwesili says Tinubu government’s macroeconomic gains have yet to improve living conditions as poverty and cost Of liv...
24/08/2026

Ezekwesili says Tinubu government’s macroeconomic gains have yet to improve living conditions as poverty and cost Of living rise

A Historic Dinner in Washington, D.C. 🇳🇬🇺🇸A remarkable photograph capturing a dinner held in honor of U.S. President Joh...
24/08/2026

A Historic Dinner in Washington, D.C. 🇳🇬🇺🇸

A remarkable photograph capturing a dinner held in honor of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, hosted by Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The photograph was taken at 7:55 p.m., with the distinguished guests pictured from left to right:

🇳🇬 Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
🇺🇸 President John F. Kennedy
🇳🇬 Nigerian Ambassador Julius Momo Udochi

A fascinating moment from the early years of Nigeria’s independence, reflecting the diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and the United States in the 1960s.

History preserves the moments that shaped a nation. 🇳🇬

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A Glimpse into The Village Headmaster — 1970sA beautiful throwback to the 1970s, featuring a scene from The Village Head...
24/08/2026

A Glimpse into The Village Headmaster — 1970s

A beautiful throwback to the 1970s, featuring a scene from The Village Headmaster — the iconic Nigerian television drama that entertained and shaped the cultural imagination of at least two generations of Nigerians.

Created by Segun Olusola, the series was first broadcast in 1968 and ran until 1988 on Nigeria’s national television network, NTA. It became one of the most enduring television dramas in Nigerian history, with a remarkable cast that included Ted Mukoro, Justus Esiri, Jab Adu, Funsho Adeolu, Dejumo Lewis, Wole Amele, Femi Robinson, Ibidun Allison and Elsie Olusola.

Pictured here are teachers of Oja Village School, from left to right:

• Mr. Fadele — played by Dele Osawe
• Mr. Oghene — played by Melvin Obriango
• Mr. Garuba — played by Joe Layode

For many Nigerians, The Village Headmaster was more than television. It was a reflection of everyday Nigerian life, language, humour, education and community.

A true piece of Nigeria’s television history. 🇳🇬📺

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23/08/2026

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