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Northern People’s Congress (NPC)

The Northern People’s Congress (NPC) was the first major political party in Northern Nigeria. It began as Jamiyar Mutanen Arewa (JMA) in 1948. The party was formally launched in October 1951.

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Government & Politics

Action Group (AG) | Political Party, Nigeria

The Action Group (AG) was founded in 1950 but was formally launched in April 1951. Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the Secretary-Generel of ‘Egbe Omo Oduduwa’ was the leader of the party, which emerged from the Yoruba cultural association.

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Government & Politics

United Middle Belt Congress (UMBC) | Political Party, Nigeria

The United Middle Belt Congress (UMBC) was formed in the early 1950s to promote the cause of the non-Muslim minority in Northern Nigeria. It developed largely as a protest movement against the dominance of the Northern People’s Congress (NPC) in the area.

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Government & Politics History Studies

Loi Cadre of 1956 In French West Africa | Aspects

Loi cadre was formulated in 1956. The law encompassed all the political and constitutional changes or reforms introduced by the French Government in 1956 to grant some autonomy to its overseas colonial territories.

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Difference Between Government & Politics

Difference Between Political Parties and Pressure Groups

Differences Between Political Parties and Pressure Groups Pressure Groups and Political Parties (Our Views) The central objective of a pressure group is to influence government policies in favour of its members. To…

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