Only 10 States Have Produced Nigeria’s Presidents Since Independence
Nigeria has had 16 presidents and heads of state since 1960, but only 10 states produced them. Here’s the full list and their political significance.




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Nigeria has had 16 presidents and heads of state since 1960, but only 10 states produced them. Here’s the full list and their political significance.
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