Historical Photos From Nigeria

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Nigeria is the most populous black nation on Earth , with an estimated population of over 170 million people. Nigeria has a long history, with its roots in early civilisations of distinguished artistry.
And here are few pictures depicting the history of the nation.

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The Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali in Lagos, June 1964.

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The Legendary Muhammad Ali pictured wearing a Yoruba traditional attire , June 1964.

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Muhammmed Ali beating the talking drum in Lagos Nigeria , June 1964.

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The late Stephen Keshi (right) exchanging pennants with former Cameroun Captain, Theophile Abega, before the final of the Cote d’Ivoire 1984 African Nations Cup.

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General Yakubu Gowon, the former head of state of Nigeria, shaking hands with a 2 year old boy, Justin Trudeau, in 1973. Justin Trudeau is currently the Prime Minister of Canada.

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Rich women of Onitsha South East Nigeria, wearing Ivory Anklets.

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National Arts Theatre, in Surulere Lagos under construction, 1975.

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The evolution of the Nigerian passport.

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The Nigerian Football Team, 1949.

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Leopard escaped from a Zoo causing chaos in Lagos and its environs, 1912. It was finally shot dead.

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Traffic congestion in Lagos, 1960.

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Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari, as the military Head of State in 1983.

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Northern Nigeria Police on parade in 1948.

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Nigeria Airways hanger, 1975.

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The Nigerian Police Band performing at a concert, circa 1950s.

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Bernice Bunkowske, a missionary, landings in Africa September 9, 1960.

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Missionary Nurses heading to Kaduna , Northwest Nigeria to Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.

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A Nigerian General teaching a woman how to use a rifle during the Civil war between the Government of Nigeria and the secessionists state of Biafra, 1967-1970.

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A reception held in honour of Foreign Ministers of African and Malagasy state(now Madagascar). Lagos, 1962.

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Human Taxis,used by Colonial masters in Nigeria, 1930.

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The Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth, inside the house of reprenstatives, with members of the Nigerian Parliament, 1956.

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The Nigerian Airways delivery Team, 1982.

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A Zoo Keeper playing with Cubs at the Zoological Garden, University of Ibadan, 1971.

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Bar Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos, circa 1970s.

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Guard of honour final inspection before the arrival of the Queen of England in 1956.

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Throwback picture of Afro-beat Legend and Activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, after beaten by Soldiers in 1978.

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The president of Nigeria Alhaji Shehu Shagari with the President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, 1979.

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Carter Bridge, Lagos Nigeria.

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