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Differences Between Pre-colonial Political Administration In Nigeria

The three major traditional political institutions (Hausa - Fulani, Igbo and Yoruba) had certain common attributes in their systems of government. There were also some differences between them.

Hausa Fulani Pre-Colonial Political Administration

HAUSA / FULANI Pre-Colonial Political Administration and the Emirates System The dominant political group in the northern part of Nigeria before the Uthman Dan Fodio’s Jihad of 1802 was the Hausa traditional political system. As a result of the Jihad, a large part of the Hausa kingdom was conquered by...

Igbo Pre-Colonial Political Administration

Igbo Pre-Colonial Political Administration and the Traditional Classless System of Igboland The Igbo live in what is now called the South East geo-political zone and parts of Rivers and Delta states of Nigeria. In general, the Igbo had no central political institution nor traditional political authority in precolonial times. It...

Yoruba Pre-Colonial Political Administration

Yoruba Pre-Colonial Political Administration and the Traditional Historical Society of Yorubaland THE YORUBA POLITICAL SYSTEM The Yoruba live mainly in the South - West geo-political zone and parts of Kwara and Kogi states of Nigeria and Benin Republic. Historically, Oduduwa was the founder of the Yoruba kingdom and he had seven...

Nationalist Movement And The Decolonization Of Africa

Nationalist Movement And The Decolonization In Africa | Nationalism is could mean a certain form of unity which grows out of historical experience. It is the sense of oneness that emerges from social groups, trying to control their interest against competing groups. It can also mean a strong emotional awareness of belonging to a nation-state held in bondage by foreign dominations which leads to the struggle against such foreign rule and domination.

Apartheid in South Africa

The establishment of an autocratic status of the white minority rule has been the bane of South African apartheid system. This system allowed the white minority, irrespective of religion, origin, or accomplishment, an immeasurable access to assets of the Nation; while non-white (blacks) were denied the same opportunities and privileges.

Romanesque Art: History, Characteristics & Facts

Romanesque Art Romanesque Art - Artistic style that spread throughout much of Europe, between the 11th and 13th centuries AD. What is Romanesque Art? Romanesque is an artistic style that spread throughout much of Europe between the 11th century and the early 13th century AD. It manifested itself in a more relevant way in architecture, characterized by its...

Reasons For Introducing Indirect Rule In British West Africa

The British colonial government introduced the indirect rule system for a number of reasons. They are - Lack of funds, shortage of personnel...

Pre-Colonial Administration In Nigeria

Pre-Colonial Administration In Nigeria Before the coming of Europeans into Nigeria, the various ethnic groups were autonomous and had developed their governmental systems in such a way that it reflected the culture, beliefs and traditions of the different areas. The three dominant ethnic groups comprising the Hausa-Fulani, the Igbo and Yoruba...

Byzantine Empire: Definition, History & Characteristics

Byzantine Empire also known as the Eastern Roman Empire or Byzantium that lasted for 10 centuries after the fall of the Western. It was one of the great empires in history. Its name, which began to be used in the 16th century, comes from Byzantium, the ancient city on which its capital, Constantinople, was founded.

Carolingian Empire: History, Economy & Characteristics

The Carolingian Empire was a state of the Early Middle Ages, founded by the Frankish King Charlemagne, who ruled it between 768 and 814. The foundations of this empire were laid by his father, Pepin the Short, who in 751 overthrew the last king of the Frankish dynasty of the Merovingians. The new monarch was crowned by Pope Stephen II, who granted him the right to hereditary succession.

Maya Civilization: History, Culture, Economy & Characteristics

The Mayans were a civilization, settled in Central America, that lasted from the 20th Century BC until the 15 Century BC, when it came to an end during the conquest of America. This culture introduced great advances in mathematics, writing, architecture and astronomy, and had its own social, political and religious organization, which influenced the development of later cultures.

London Constitutional Conference Of 1957

London Constitutional Conference - The conference was held in London between 23rd May and 26th June, 1957. The Secretary of State for the Colonies presided over the conference which was attended by eminent Nigeria politicians from the different political parties.

Advantages & Disadvantages of Lyttleton Constitution of 1954

Advantages and Disadvantages of Oliver Lyttleton Constitution of 1954 In Nigeria Pre-Independence Constitution Include the Following...

British Colony And Protectorate In Nigeria

The structure of government described above applied to both colony and protectorate of a British territory. A colony is a territory...

Fall of Constantinople: Meaning, History, Causes & Consequences

The fall of Constantinople was the Ottoman Empire's invasion of Constantinople, capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire. This historical event occurred on May 29, 1453 and signified the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Modern Age. The beginnings of this event date from the time of the Christian crusades, when in 1204, during the fourth crusade, they took the city by storm and annexed it to the Latin empire.

Argentine Confederation (1831 – 1861) | Argentina History

The Argentine Confederation was a union of Argentine provinces based on adherence to the Federal Pact. This alliance was in force from 1831 to 1861. The Confederacy was a weak union, in which there were no national laws or authorities, and in which each province maintained its sovereignty and governed itself.

Inca Empire | History, Civilization, Facts & Culture

Inca Empire - Civilization Inca Empire: Civilization that developed in South America from the thirteenth century to the sixteenth century approximately. The Inca Empire, also known as the Incan Empire or the Inka Empire. Data Date XIII - XVI Century Location Cusco, present-day Peru. Religion Polytheists. Economy Agriculture and Livestock Who were the Inca (Incan)? The Inca were a civilization that developed in...

Advantages & Disadvantages of Richards Constitution 1947

The Authur Richards Constitution of 1947 in Nigeria had the following advantages and disadvantages.

Battle of Cepeda (1859) History, Causes & Consequences

The Battle of Cepeda in 1859 was a battle fought between the army of the Argentine Confederation, led by Justo José de Urquiza, and the army of the State of Buenos Aires, led by Bartolomé Miter, which took place on October 23 of that year in the stream of the Cepeda stream, current province of Buenos Aires.
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