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Aftermath of the January 1966 Coup.
Footage of an ITN News report about the execution of the army revolt of January 1966 in which several important political figures were assassinated. They were Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa; Ahmadu Bello, Premier of the Northern Region
Footage of an ITN News report about the execution of the army revolt of January 1966 in which several important political figures were assassinated. They were Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa; Ahmadu Bello, Premier of the Northern Region
Samuel Akintola, Premier of the Western Region; and Fetus Okotie Eboh, the Federal Minister of Finance.
The Army commander, Major General J.T.U. Aguiyi-Ironsi took over the reins of power, lasting six months before a violent "counter-coup" overthrew his military regime.
The Army commander, Major General J.T.U. Aguiyi-Ironsi took over the reins of power, lasting six months before a violent "counter-coup" overthrew his military regime.
There is an interview with Gabriel Fagbore, a Nigerian journalist.
Original credit: ITN News/Getty images Video. #ASIRIMagazine #History
Original credit: ITN News/Getty images Video. #ASIRIMagazine #History
Fashionable Yoruba, Egba Men on the streets of London. Date: May 12th, 1937 (The Sketch)
Original Caption “The Babalola of Abeokuta (right) came to London as one of the members of the West African delegation and is seen taking a stroll around London"
Original Caption “The Babalola of Abeokuta (right) came to London as one of the members of the West African delegation and is seen taking a stroll around London"
The Caption of this photo might not be correct, is there any chieftaincy title such as the “Babalola” in Abeokuta? Was it meant to be “Oba lola” (King in waiting)
One thing is sure, the image was taken during the coronation of George VI and his wife, Elizabeth, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and as Emperor and Empress of India took place at Westminster Abbey, London.
West African Yellow Fever Commission Yaba,Lagos: Image is showing the Tennis Court, Store House, Animal House, Laboratory and Administration Office.
In May 1903, an outbreak of yellow fever threatened the tranquility of Colonial Lagos; cases were reported up to the end of
In May 1903, an outbreak of yellow fever threatened the tranquility of Colonial Lagos; cases were reported up to the end of
the year, with a total number of 38 cases, of which 10 had a fatal termination.
During 1913, some 29 cases of yellow fever were notified in Lagos. The first person infected was a European, who had arrived two days before from Abeokuta, where, however, the presence of the disease
During 1913, some 29 cases of yellow fever were notified in Lagos. The first person infected was a European, who had arrived two days before from Abeokuta, where, however, the presence of the disease
had not been previously recorded.
According to the Annual Report of 1914 of the Governor- General of Nigeria, all the cases of yellow fever reported during the year were Europeans, no attacks coming under observation among the native population.
According to the Annual Report of 1914 of the Governor- General of Nigeria, all the cases of yellow fever reported during the year were Europeans, no attacks coming under observation among the native population.
