The Forgotten Conflict: Biafran War and Its Lasting Impacts on Nigeria We weren’t able to create a summary for you. Refresh your page to try again. May 27, 2025 · The war , which erupted following the secession of Nigeria ’s southeastern region as the Republic of Biafra , remains a profoundly sensitive and polarising chapter in Nigerian history. The conflict ’s roots, its devastating impact , and the enduring aftermath have shaped the nation’s political landscape and collective memory. May 27, 2025 · The war , which erupted following the secession of Nigeria ’s southeastern region as the Republic of Biafra , remains a profoundly sensitive and polarising chapter in Nigerian history. The conflict ’s roots, its devastating impact , and the enduring aftermath have shaped the nation’s political landscape and collective memory. Nigerian Civil War , war between Nigeria ’s federal government and the secessionist state Biafra that lasted from 1967 to 1970. May 27, 2025 · The war, which erupted following the secession of Nigeria’s southeastern region as the Republic of Biafra, remains a profoundly sensitive and polarising chapter in Nigerian history. The conflict’s roots, its devastating impact, and the enduring aftermath have shaped the nation’s political landscape and collective memory. Nigerian Civil War, war between Nigeria’s federal government and the secessionist state Biafra that lasted from 1967 to 1970.See full list on britannica.comNigeria became an independent country on October 1, 1960. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was its first federal prime minister—he had held that position since 1957—and Nnamdi Azikiwe became its president of the Senate, which was a largely ceremonial role. Following a UN-supervised referendum in 1961, the northern part of the Trust Territory of the Cameroons joined Nigeria’s Northern region, while in October the Southern Cameroons united with Cameroun to form the Federal Republic of Cameroon. In an attempt to stave off ethnic conflict, Nigeria’s Mid-West region was created in 1963 by dividing the Western region. Conflicts were endemic, as regional leaders protected their privileges; the south complained of northern domination, and the north feared that the southern elite was bent on capturing power. A last-ditch effort to save the country was made in January 1967, when the Eastern delegation, led by Lieut.