@nigeriarising: Why does Nigeria have 36 states? Here is the real reason. 🇳🇬 1960: 3 regions 🟩🟩🟩 1967: 12 states (Gowon — to undercut Biafra) 1976: 19 states (Murtala/Obasanjo) 1987: 21 states (Babangida) 1991: 30 states (Babangida) 1996: 36 states + FCT (Abacha) Every state creation = a political calculation. Each new state means: → New governor (patronage) → New capital city (contracts) → New civil service (jobs for loyalists) → New ministries (more contracts) State creation was NEVER about serving Nigerians. It was about buying loyalty. Many economists say Nigeria cannot afford 36 states. Most Nigerians would agree. Follow @NigeriaRising — the full story starts in 1967 👇 #nigeriarising #nigeriahistory #africanhistory #knowyourhistory #historytok

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2026-06-09 07:52:55

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2026-05-25 08:23:35

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Nigeria started with 3 regions in 1960. Today it has 36 states. Every single state was created by a military ruler — not based on the needs of Nigerians, but to buy political loyalty and create new opportunities for patronage. 🇳🇬 Do you think Nigeria needs 36 states? Drop your honest answer below.

2026-05-17 09:16:05

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