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Nnamdi Azikiwe's presidency belonged to which Nigerian Republic?

  • Second Republic

  • Third Republic

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  • First Nigerian Republic

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The first Nigerian Republic was the political entity that existed between October 1, 1960, and January 15, 1966. The republic was created following the independence of Nigeria from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960. The first president of the republic was Nnamdi Azikiwe, who was elected to the office on September 12, 1960. The first republic was a federal republic, and the capital city was Lagos.
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