Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (1912-1966) was the first Prime Minister of Nigeria, serving from independence in 1960 until his assassination in 1966. He was pivotal in Nigeria's transition to independence and played a significant role in the early political landscape of the nation. His government faced numerous challenges, including ethnic tensions and political rivalries, which ultimately culminated in a state of emergency in the Western Region in 1962.
Born on Dec 01, 1912 (112 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 114,841 | $448,000 | 250$ |
| Totals | 1 | 206,139,589 | 114,841 | $448,000 | 250$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
He was the first head of government to declare a state of emergency in Nigeria.
7