How Nigeria Became Extremely Corrupt (Documentary)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:13:04 +0000

This is the first of four videos leading to the Nigerian Civil war that almost led to the destruction of Nigeria. In this video, we take a look at how Nigeria – the giant of Africa – became extremely corrupt.
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Video Sources:
A History of Nigeria by Toyin Falola: https://amzn.to/3K06gBT

Nigeria: A Failed State? (Second Edition): History Of The Giant Crippled By Corruption And Politics: https://amzn.to/3JZlSFV

Oil, Politics, and Violence by Max Siollun: https://amzn.to/3xFOMs4

The Biafra Story: The Making of an African Legend by Frederick Forsyth: https://amzn.to/3rDfWMt

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Chapters
Prologue - 00:00
Part 1: The Beginning 01:21
Part 2: Call for Independence 04:57
Part 3: Trouble in the West 09:06
Part 4: The 1962 Census 10:30
Part 5: The 1964 Elections 11:34
Part 6: Western Regional Elections of 1965 13:54