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A major event in Nigerian history that led to the suspension of Nigeria's constitution and the declaration of a state of emergency by the colonial authorities in 1953 was the ________.
A.
Aba women's riot
B.
Zikist movement
C.
Kano riots
D.
Action group crisis
Correct Answer: Kano riots
Explanation
The Kano riots were a series of violent clashes in Northern Nigeria in 1953. The riots were sparked by political and ethnic tensions over proposed reforms in the Northern House of Assembly. The British colonial authorities suspended Nigeria's constitution and declared a state of emergency to restore order, leading to the dissolution of democratic regional governments. The Kano riots highlighted the challenges Nigeria faced during the transition from colonial rule to self-governance.
The Kano riots were a series of violent clashes in Northern Nigeria in 1953. The riots were sparked by political and ethnic tensions over proposed reforms in the Northern House of Assembly. The British colonial authorities suspended Nigeria's constitution and declared a state of emergency to restore order, leading to the dissolution of democratic regional governments. The Kano riots highlighted the challenges Nigeria faced during the transition from colonial rule to self-governance.THIS WEEK's
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