EASTERN REGION, NIGERIA

The 'Eastern Region' was one of Nigeria's federal divisions, dating back originally from the division of the colony Southern Nigeria. Its capital was Enugu. The region was official divided in 1967 into three new states, East-Central State, Rivers State and South-Eastern State. East-Central State had its capital at Enugu, which is now part of Enugu State.
The region was part of Biafra, which was in rebellion from 1967 to 1970.

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★ Northern Region, Nigeria

★ Western Region, Nigeria

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