A FAILED STATE!
The Royal Niger Company Territories now Nigeria. Modern Nigeria dates from 1914, when the British protectorates of Northern and southern Nigeria were joined. Gained Her independence on October 1st, 1960 and in 1963 adopted a republican constitution but elected to stay a member of the commonwealth. Ethnic altercation in Nigeria led to military coups which claimed life of innocent individuals. Nigeria Armed Forces held power in Nigeria from 1966 to 1999 before adopting civilian rule. Chief Olusegu