From Balewa To Tinubu: Historical guide on Nigeria's 16 leaders since independence

Since gaining independence in 1960, Nigeria has had its own fair shares of turbulence and bliss. On 29 May, Africa’s largest economy inaugurated its 16th head of state .

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