Nigeria gained independence in 1960 but became a republic in 1963....


I don't understand this, I need someone to school me.


mynd44 Lalasticlala

Prior to gaining independence, Nigeria was ruled by a Governor-General nominated by the Queen. S/he is answerable to the queen and is usually from the UK.

Gaining Independence meant that the queen ruled Nigeria through a Nigerian appointed Governor-General.

Becoming a republic meant holding of elections by the Independent country and electing her own rulers. This meant, the Queen no longer holds sovereign over Nigeria. Each successful election year begins a new republic. I hope this helps.

MrImole:
Nigeria gained independence in 1960 but became a republic in 1963....


I don't understand this, I need someone to school me.


mynd44 Lalasticlala

Independence - Britain gave it authority to govern itself but it still remained British territory

Republic - Complete cut off from Britain. They become "equal" in terms of nationhood. Nigeria not answerable to Britain

Another difference is that the territory got a prime minister when it was granted independence (not sure about Nigeria but this was the case in other colonies) but after the country became a Republic, it got a president.

MrImole:
Nigeria gained independence in 1960 but became a republic in 1963....


I don't understand this, I need someone to school me.


mynd44 Lalasticlala

A Republic has no monarch as her leader (Head of state or government), the supreme power is vested on the citizens and their representatives.
From 1960 to 63, Nigeria was an independent state without full sovereignty and a republic because she had Queen Elizabeth ii as the head of state.

Tolexander:
A Republic has no monarch as her leader, the supreme power is vested on the citizens and their representatives.
From 1960 to 63, Nigeria was an independent state without full sovereignty and a republic because she had Queen Elizabeth ii as the head of state.

in addition, a republic ushers in a newly democratically elected government with a new constitution.

Tolexander:
A Republic has no monarch as her leader, the supreme power is vested on the citizens and their representatives.
From 1960 to 63, Nigeria was an independent state without full sovereignty and a republic because she had Queen Elizabeth ii as the head of state.

you are right!

Nice questions and answers....this is the only thing I learn from this forum today

People need to learn, please move this to front page.







PLEASE...


Seun lalasticlala mynd44 Dominique modath omenka tonyebarcanista firefire

When you become a Republic, you choose who lead you from among yourselves, have your own crafted constitution and separate organs of government that act as checks and balance to one another.

Great thread.

I think this story should gain independence on front page.

Where is lalasticlala now sef?

MrImole:
People need to learn, please move this to front page.








PLEASE...



Seun lalasticlala mynd44 Dominique modath omenka tonyebarcanista firefire

OP see it this way using USA and Canada.

USA elects her President, who is the head of state and head of government.

In Canada, the Prime minister is the head of government, while the British Monarch is the Head of State. N/B in hierarchy, the head of State is higher than head of government.

Both countries are independent but only USA is a Republic. Canada is not yet a republic.


Hope, that gives an idea.

TonyeBarcanista:

OP see it this way using USA and Canada.

USA elects her President, who is the head of state and head of government.

In Canada, the Prime minister is the head of government, while the British Monarch is the Head of State. N/B in hierarchy, the head of State is higher than head of government.

Both countries are independent but only USA is a Republic. Canada is not yet a republic.


Hope, that gives an idea.

Thanks brother

nice rightup

This is really educating, I've asked myself this question several times... Thanks to everyone that has contributed reasonably

Seun lalasticlala mynd44

TonyeBarcanista:

OP see it this way using USA and Canada.

USA elects her President, who is the head of state and head of government.

In Canada, the Prime minister is the head of government, while the British Monarch is the Head of State. N/B in hierarchy, the head of State is higher than head of government.

Both countries are independent but only USA is a Republic. Canada is not yet a republic.


Hope, that gives an idea.

Canada not a republic? WTF! I'm so surprised to know this. Ignorant me! I thought their Prime Minister Trudeux was really indpeendent of the British throne.
But Canada is so well governed, don't think I'd want them become Republic. They're beautiful, developed, calm, organized and peaceful already, I wouldn't want more.

Lalasticlala mynd44 Seun, it's not too late, let people gain on this thread, it's an educative one, KINDLY PUSH IT TO FRONT PAGE.

You all are very wrong, Op gaining Independent simply means under your own Authority and sovereignty, you make your rules and your laws without any outside or foreign approval.

To be a Republic simply means all citizens of the Nation are equal and can get into any position they wish to, before Nigeria became a republic we had the house of chiefs, just like they have the house of lords in the Uk, you cannot get into the House of chief if you are not born royal, that means we all are not equal.

Azikwe was the 1st Governor General representing the Crown of England.

Nice thread.

I've always heard about Nigeria's 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th republic.....who would kindly explain that?

You keep moving mediocre threads to front page and you leave the ones people can gain from...

What's wrong with you people?

What concerns people about Tonto dike's clothes?

This site used to be remarkable 10years ago, it was an avenue to learn...


Seun Lalasticlala mynd44 Dominique ishilove



Ban me if you want to...

I don't fucking care.




NONSENSE!

Funnicator:


Canada not a republic? WTF! I'm so surprised to know this. Ignorant me! I thought their Prime Minister Trudeux was really indpeendent of the British throne.
But Canada is so well governed, don't think I'd want them become Republic. They're beautiful, developed, calm, organized and peaceful already, I wouldn't want more.

I think there was a referendum some years ago, asking Canadians if they wanted out, that is become a Republic and no longer have the Queen as head of state. Canadians liked it just fine. Go figure. I guess it works for them. And why is this thread not on the front page

seriously?
Seun Mynd44 lalasticlala

So what does Biafra has now?

Go read your SS3 Government textbook and stop disturbing people here. If I see this on headline, the mod that pushed it will do frog jump.

Nairaland is not for toddlers.

bigtt76:
Prior to gaining independence, Nigeria was ruled by a Governor-General nominated by the Queen. S/he is answerable to the queen and is usually from the UK.

Gaining Independence meant that the queen ruled Nigeria through a Nigerian appointed Governor-General.

Becoming a republic meant holding of elections by the Independent country and electing her own rulers. This meant, the Queen no longer holds sovereign over Nigeria. Each successful election year begins a new republic. I hope this helps.

Gbam

SirJeffry:
Go read your SS3 Government textbook and stop disturbing people here. If I see this on headline, the mod that pushed it will do frog jump.

Nairaland is not for toddlers.

What's the source of your problem?

Funnicator:


Canada not a republic? WTF! I'm so surprised to know this. Ignorant me! I thought their Prime Minister Trudeux was really indpeendent of the British throne.
But Canada is so well governed, don't think I'd want them become Republic. They're beautiful, developed, calm, organized and peaceful already, I wouldn't want more.

The Queen of England also has the title, the Queen of Canada. She is also Queen of Australia, Newzealand, Jamaica and other former colonies that are not republics.

Make I fence my Land for here

I leanrt something today.

Canme4u:
I leanrt something today.

What's the problem of the moderators here? They keep pushing unnessessary topics to front page while leaving the ones that are VERY educative.




Seun lalasticlala Dominique and mynd44, you're losing it.
I do not care if you ban me till 2099. Abi wetin concern me with "who wore it better, Tonto Dike or Ini Edo?"

You had better retrace your steps before it is too late.