Nigeria became a member of the British Commonwealth upon its independence from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960.
The colonial era until 1960 , post independence legislation 1960-1966 , the military era 1966-1999. === The post independence legislation 1960-1966=== The grant of independence to Nigeria was a milestone in the political history of the country.
Both the actions of Boko Haram and the government's efforts to combat terrorism have led to a growing refugee crisis in Nigeria. == Commonwealth membership == Nigeria's membership in the British Commonwealth began in 1960 and was suspended from 1995 to 1999 when the country became a state under military rule.
The colonial era until 1960 , post independence legislation 1960-1966 , the military era 1966-1999. === The post independence legislation 1960-1966=== The grant of independence to Nigeria was a milestone in the political history of the country.
However, despite the violent violation of its provisions, the constitution remained the subsequent administrations (military or otherwise). ===Military regime, 1966-1999=== The breakdown of law and order which occurred in the period under review would not be attributed to any defect in the Nigerian legal system.
Both the actions of Boko Haram and the government's efforts to combat terrorism have led to a growing refugee crisis in Nigeria. == Commonwealth membership == Nigeria's membership in the British Commonwealth began in 1960 and was suspended from 1995 to 1999 when the country became a state under military rule.
Its last period of rule ended in 1999, following the death of the leader of the previous military junta Sani Abacha in 1998. Active duty personnel in the three Nigerian armed services totals approximately 76,000.
The judiciary, and the Supreme Court in particular, are intended to uphold the principles and laws of the nation's constitution that was written in 1999.
The current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad. == Democracy in Nigeria == Nigeria democratized in 1999 with the start of the Fourth Republic, but has suffered some setbacks to becoming fully democratic.
Both the actions of Boko Haram and the government's efforts to combat terrorism have led to a growing refugee crisis in Nigeria. == Commonwealth membership == Nigeria's membership in the British Commonwealth began in 1960 and was suspended from 1995 to 1999 when the country became a state under military rule.
It was reinstated in 1999 when democracy was established with the Presidential Constitution and Fourth Republic of Nigeria, and it remains a part of the Commonwealth to this day.
Its last period of rule ended in 1999, following the death of the leader of the previous military junta Sani Abacha in 1998. Active duty personnel in the three Nigerian armed services totals approximately 76,000.
These bills can only become national law once they are approved by the president of Nigeria who can veto bills. The President of the Senate is currently Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, who was elected to the senate in 2007, and the Speaker of the House is Femi Gbajabiamila, who has been Nigeria's 9th Speaker of the House of Representatives since 2019.
The winner of a position is elected through the first-past-the-post system that is used in Great Britain. Nigeria has faced numerous bouts with fraudulent elections, particularly noteworthy is the general election that took place in 2007.
This conflict is threatening the stability of Nigeria's democracy, internal structure, and civil society, and many political scientists and Nigerian leaders hope the two religions can engage in a peaceful dialogue that hopefully pacifies both sides. == Terrorism in Nigeria == The greatest terrorist threat in Nigeria is from the organization Boko Haram, and became a prevalent issue in the summer of 2009.
The impact of Boko Haram on Nigeria has been devastating, over 37,000 individuals have died due to their terrorist attacks since 2011, and over 200,000 Nigerians have been displaced.
In Nigeria, all ethnic groups and religious backgrounds have an equal opportunity to participate in politics, however, there is a lack of women elected into the government, and same-sex relationships were criminalized in 2014.
Boko Haram was responsible for the kidnapping of hundreds of school girls in 2014, triggering the #BringBackOurGirls movement across the globe.
The current President of Nigeria is Muhammadu Buhari, who was elected in 2015 and the current Vice President is Yemi Oshinbajo. The executive branch is divided into Federal Ministries, each headed by a minister appointed by the president.
This election was reportedly marred by ballot-rigging, underage voting, violence, intimidation, and an overall absence of clarity and accuracy from the National Electoral Commission. ===Presidential Elections of Nigeria, 2015=== ===House of Representatives=== ===Senate=== === Presidential Election of Nigeria, 2019 === == Christian-Muslim relations == Islamic Law has found its way into the heart of many Nigerian state governments, particularly in the northern sect of the country.
The terrorist organization became a part of ISIS in 2015, drawing concerns to the safety and stability of Nigeria.
As of 2017, the Commonwealth has provided Nigeria with policies and resources for Great Britain's exit from the European Union and outlined the possible effects on Commonwealth nations and trade.
In 2018, they taught numerous government officials and financial officers how to combat and condemn corruption within the nation.
The Economist Intelligence Unit rated Nigeria a "hybrid regime" in 2019.
These bills can only become national law once they are approved by the president of Nigeria who can veto bills. The President of the Senate is currently Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, who was elected to the senate in 2007, and the Speaker of the House is Femi Gbajabiamila, who has been Nigeria's 9th Speaker of the House of Representatives since 2019.
This election was reportedly marred by ballot-rigging, underage voting, violence, intimidation, and an overall absence of clarity and accuracy from the National Electoral Commission. ===Presidential Elections of Nigeria, 2015=== ===House of Representatives=== ===Senate=== === Presidential Election of Nigeria, 2019 === == Christian-Muslim relations == Islamic Law has found its way into the heart of many Nigerian state governments, particularly in the northern sect of the country.
Furthermore, Nigeria has seen a heightened use of media within the realm of political issues, particularly with the recent SARS protest, indicating a sense of freedom for the public to voice their opinions to the government and the world. === Level of freedom === According to the 2020 World Press Freedom Index, Nigeria is the 115th most free nation in the world.
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