In this continuation of our series on Political Crisis in Nigeria, we examine the deeper political unrest and power struggles that followed Nigeria’s independence. From the Western Nigeria Election Crisis of 1965 to the annulled 1993 elections, these events reveal how ethnic tension, leadership ambition, and weak institutions contributed to instability.

We’ll discuss:
1. The Western Nigeria Election Crisis of 1965
2. The Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970)
3. The General Election Crisis of 1979
4. The Kaduna Legislative/Executive Crisis of 1981
5. The General Elections Crisis of 1983
6. The General Elections Crisis of 1993

Then we'll explore some standardised WAEC and JAMB past questions to solidify our understanding the topic.