The Nigerian Tide Vol. 8 No. 1083, January 16, 1978
| dc.contributor.author | The NIGERIAN Tide | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-11-05T12:21:03Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-11-05T12:21:03Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1978-01-16 | |
| dc.description | This issue of the Nigerian Tide focuses on Nigeria’s upcoming 1979 transition to democratic rule, detailing voter registration drives and new electoral hurdles. Other major front-page stories cover Brigadier Joseph Garba’s introduction of new passports to curb forgery, a tragic fire in Kano, and regional development initiatives like proposed dams. | |
| dc.description.abstract | • Electoral Hurdles: The Constituent Assembly votes against unopposed candidates, requiring even sole presidential contenders to run through the full election process for the upcoming 1979 democratic transition. • New Passport System: Brigadier Joseph Garba announces three new passport types featuring anti-forgery measures to eliminate exchange allowance abuse. • Disasters & Unrest: A major fire in Kano State claims nine lives, while a town in Anambra State experiences severe property destruction over a chieftaincy dispute. • Regional Development: Local committees heavily lobby for the creation of an "Osun State" out of Oyo State to enhance economic growth. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/3010 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | PortHarcourt, River state (4, Ikwere road, portHarcourt P M B 5072.): Newpaper corporation. | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | Vol. 8 no. 1083 | |
| dc.subject | Elections | |
| dc.subject | Passports | |
| dc.subject | Constitution | |
| dc.title | The Nigerian Tide Vol. 8 No. 1083, January 16, 1978 | |
| dc.type | Animation |