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The Clifford constitution of 1922 abolished the Nigerian Council of 1914 as it was replaced by a new legislative member through which Nigerians will have access to power via elective principle  Considering the composition of Clifford constitution of 1922, the legislative member was composed of 46 members of which 27 were officials and 19 unofficials. Out of the 19 unofficials, 15 was nominated by the governor, 10 were Nigerians, out of the 10 Nigerians 4 were through election 3 from Lagos and 1 from Calabar. The constitution also led to the creation of 1st political party in Nigeria (NNDP) in 1923, Also the constitution introduced some newspapers such as Lagos Daily News and West African Pilot. For instance the Lagos daily news was established in 1925. The constitution also introduced elective principle by allowing adults who can vote and be voted for to participate in the election, but they must have resided in the county for 12 months and have gross annual income of 100 pounds pe...

Undoubtedly, Nigeria is an heterogeneous society due to ethnic and ethno linguistic differences. However, what is today known as Nigeria is the making of the British. The making of the modern political administration started with the annexation of lagos in 1861. Be that as it may, in 1886 the Britain granted the Royal Nigeria company (British Company) a charter to  trade and control the Niger Coast protectorate after which they decided to take full political control of the colony in compliance with Brussel conference of 1890.    By 1900, the area now known as Nigeria having been taken over by British from Royal Niger Company was divided into 3 territories. That is the southern protectorate, the Northern protectorate and the colony of Lagos. However, in 1906,the southern protectorate and the colony of Lagos were merged to form the colony and and protectorate of southern Nigeria. Consequently, by 1914 Lord Fedrick Lugard merged the Southern and Northern protectorat...

 The maize will grow Once when Long rains have come  And army worms Have gone Rations Will sink  With hunger And the coiled instestines Will straighten But That day Shall find many In the invalid home With collar'd fathers At bedside mass And others In the grave With maggots On palatable meal And for the grave majesties The maize cob  Shall be For a rusty funeral feast.  Analysis Jared Angira's "Hunger" is a poem that encapsulates polititical oppression and the shattering of dreams of the people of the land. The poet begins by stating the only solution that can liberate the people from suffering and hunger. Thus, the poet says; "The maize will grow Once when Long rains have come  And army worms Have gone" The above lines implies that, the nation or country will only come to its stability when corruption has been curbed and the corrupt leaders are apprehended. Not only that, but people must also contribute to the country equally for better change of the soci...

 Following the independence Constitution of 1960 and Republican Constitution of 1963, the military took over Nigeria government. Undoubtedly, the Constitution was suspended as inherent in military culture. Be that as it may, every effort was made to draft a new Constitution. For instance, Late General Aguiyi Ironsi organize a Constitutional review Committee that was led by F.R.A. William, but this didn't record any success as Aguiyi Ironsi regime was terminated. Subsequently, General Yakubu Gowon took over government and follow in the footstep of Aguiyi Ironsi in drafting a new Constitution. Therefore, a constitutional conference programme was set up in Aburi, Ghana. This also failed as Nigeria went to thirty months civil war (1967-1970). However, it is Muritala/Obasanjo's regime in 1975 that  constituted 49 Constitutional drafting Committee led by Chief Rotimi William. The Constitution was completed in 1976 and was given for review to 230 members constituent assembly headed b...

Following the conference held in Lagos between 25th and 26th of July 1963, coupledwith the defect of 1960 independence constitution, it was agreed that Nigeria should become a Republic. Hence, the president will have same power and function as the Governor General. Features of Republican Constitution of 1963 1. The president became the ceremonial Head of state to replace the Governor General and he was to be elected by the legislative body for the term tenure of five years.  2. The constitution adopted the British parliamentary system of government.  3. The Queen was no longer the Head of state.  4. The supreme Court was made the final court of appeal.  5. The constitution allowed the president to appoint the judges of the supreme Court and the federal Court on the advice of prime minister.  6. The prime minister was answerable to the Parliament as practicable in the parliamentary system.  7. The supreme Court was given the power of judicial review.  A...