Nigeria

*This country is roleplayed by Greninja*

 Nigeria is a country in West Afirika on the Gulf of Guinea. It is a culturally and scientifically advanced nation. It is rich in many resources such as iron and limestone. For some years now they've been forced to defend their waters and lands from invasion from the British Empire. Nigeria is a strong and proud nation with a well-recorded history. It neighbours many colonies of upcoming imperial powers such as France. All who have tried to conquer Nigeria have failed.

## Nigeria

### Government

Semi-Constitutional Monarchy/Constitutional Monarchy

### Status(at war, neutral, etc.)

On edge, ready to defend against colonial powers looking to take control.

## Government

Nigeria has a strange and unique government, it's best described a Semiconstitutional monarchy/constitutional monarchy. The king or queen has a large amount of power essentially absolute but if he becomes a tyrant and rules for himself and not the country, a council of elders will be formed by the people and will remove him from the throne.

### Notable Laws

#### Equality for All

Nigeria is a very diverse country and celebrates differences, everyone regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender or even sexual orientation is accepted and it is illegal to discriminate against anyone on such basis. Nigeria is one of the most advanced, maybe the most advanced nation when it comes to this. This has been such an issue in Nigeria's history but it has since moved past it.

#### Education Decree

Nigerians believe that everyone has a right to education and that it is a human right. Upon being born in Nigeria and living in Nigeria everyone is entitled to an education. This dates back to before Nigeria was even a country. These ties into the Nigerian culture of hard work and a never say die attitude.

## Foreign Relations

### Poor Relations

#### South Afirika

Nigerians view South Afirikans as weak for being conquered by both the Dutch and the Brits. They are jealous of the fact that Nigeria is the most powerful nation on the continent.

### Hostile

#### France

Nigeria hates France for its role in the slave trade and conquering other countries, though there is very little interaction between the two.

#### Great Britan

Nigeria has been at war with the British for a while. They want to conquer Nigeria for its resources and strategic location. Nigerians view them as evil, immoral savages.

#### Netherlands

Nigerians despise the Dutch for the same reasons as their hatred of Britain and France. The dutch have been colonizing a lot of lands and Nigeria hates this

### Allies & Friends

#### Ghana

Nigeria has a close friendship with its neighbour and they trade a lot. Nigeria has welcomed Ghana in the past and they fight many wars on behalf of one and other. Their friendship has grown and strengthened now that the Europeans have begun a colonial advance into Afirika.

#### Cameroon

Nigeria had a close friendship with Cameroon, sadly, in recent years it has fallen to the Germans, another European country, and then to Britain. Nigeria and other countries have been fighting to take back the land, however British peace has stalled these plans. Nigeria has welcomed refugees fleeing Cameroon ever since.

## Science

Since education is so important to Nigeria, they are very advanced in this field. Nigerians are educated people. Due to having a very biodiverse landscape they are the most advanced in the world when it comes to the study of animals. Nigeria's advancements in technology rival that of Sweden and Rome.

## History

### Early History

Initially the Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo were three separate nations. They lived to together in relative peace and rarely got into wars together, they often banded together against neighbouring, invading powers. One day it was proposed that the unite into one powerful and strong nation: Nigeria. Though the Igbo were more reluctant to join the union and had to be convinced, due to their sense of tribalism.

### First King of Nigeria

The first king of Nigeria was a man name Nmadi Awolowo, he was the ancestor of the current king. He was noble and went down as a legend in history. He built and embodied the values that Nigeria is known for till this day. In fact, he was so noble that his name translates to noble in Arabic. He had an Arabic name and so he was a Khavark and a devout one at that. Yet he was not an extremist and did not fore his religion on anyone. he even went to a Creatie school. His name literally means noble in Arabic

### First Dictator

A major part of the constitution of Nigeria is that a king, should he become a dictator, shall be removed by a council of elders the reason for this rule was a man named Sani Abacha. he was the head of the army and overthrew the king. He reigned with fear and terror. Imprisoning and murdering anyone who dared oppose his evil rule. One day he demanded that Wale Adiche, a wealthy and wise man who inspired many legends of Nigeria's wealth, some think this is one of the reasons so many Europans desire to conquer Nigeria, he told Wale to give up his land and wealth. He refused and so Wale was thrown in prison and spent 5 long years there, he even missed the birth of his son due to this. Once released Wale began to assemble a resistance and united many people against Abacha, he brought together Nigeria's wisest. They overthrew him and so the prevent something like this ever happening again, Wale and the other elders drafted the constitution of Nigeria.

### Nigerian Civil War/ Biafran War

The Igbo were ,of course ,reluctant to join the union and felt that the Yoruba and Hausa dominated them and they felt they were losing the identity. So they declared their intentions to separate from the rest the country and this caused a stir among the other groups and so the Civil War began. The Igbos called the nations they wanted to form Biafra. The royal records state that 100,00 0sons and daughters of Nigeria lost their lives. The war lasted 3 years and the Biafrans were soundly beat. Unfortunately, this war has lead to distrust and fear among many ethnic groups and this means that the king must be seen as a man of all people. Regardless of where he comes from.

### Muhammadu Buhari: The Lion

After Abacha's rule and the war, Nigeria fell upon some very dark times. Corruption was rampant, people were divided more than ever before, along the lines of ethnicity and religion. It fell into a great depression where the nation was poorer than ever. But in these dark times, after deep prayer to whatever gods people worshipped and years of hoping, one man rose to save Nigeria and helped Nigeria rise to the powerhouse it is today. Muhammadu Buhari. He united the Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo by letting all of them council him equally. He allowed freedom of speech and let people criticize him openly. They called him kinniun, the lion. He drawed upon the rule of Nabil for advice. Adelodun is now called kinniun keji, the second lion beacuse he is equally great.

### Rise of Nigeria

Nigeria was a largely an agricultural nation and to this day farming plays a major role in the economy, this is reflected in the green of the flag. After Buhari's wise and incredible rule, Nigeria eventually became the most powerful and wealthy nation in Afrika. Nigeria became the dominant force in Afrika, surpassing South Africa, Ethiopia and even Egypt, which was once the most advanced nation. Though Nigeria then encountered a problem it still deals with today, colonialism

### Rilwan Jinadu

Adelodun's uncle was a great king but he was forced o retire due to an injury he sustained in battle, fighting off the invading Brits, He as constantly on guard and helped Nigeria make many advancements toward greatness by improving the army and finally putting an end to corruption.

### Adelodun's reign

#### Battle of Lagos

Main Article: Battle of Lagos

The British approached the harbour at Lagos, the Nigerians, assuming another attack met them with a strong military response. The Brits were soundly defeated. The remaining members of the fleet landed on the Lagosian shore and claimed that they were not aggressors but rather came to broker peace, the revealed that the only reason they wanted to conquer Nigeria is due to its strategic location to another country they were waging war on: India. They agreed to the terms and into ended the war.

### Diplomatic outreach

Diplomats from Sweden and the Qing dynasty came to Nigeria. They got trade deal from both and the Swedes were even given a lion to use as a war mount for their king.

## States & Provinces of Nigeria

Nigeria has 36 states, which it is divided into. Here they are:

* Kano State
* Lagos State
* Kaduna State
* Katsina State
* Oyo State
* Rivers State
* Bauchi State
* Jigawa Stae
* Benue State
* Anambra State
* Borno Stae
* Delta State
* Imo State
* Akwa Ibom State
* Ogun State
* Sokoto State
* Ondo State
* Osun State
* Kogi State
* Zamfara State
* Enugu State
* Kebbi State
* Edo State
* Plateau State
* Adamawa State
* Cross River State
* Abia State
* Ekiti State
* Kwara State
* Gombe State
* Yobe State
* Taraba State
* Ebonyi State
* Nasarawa State
* Bayelsa State

At the start of Nigeria's history, there were only 3 states but eventually, Nigeria came to have 36 due to the extreme divisions.

## King's Oath

Upon being crowned king of Nigeria the new king must recite this oath and must swear they will keep it on something most dear to them, normally a holy book. The oath goes like this: I do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Nigeria; that as Oba of Nigeria, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully. That I will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the country of Nigeria. I understand that if I become a tyrant, that if I rule for myself and not for my people, that the eldest and wisest of my kingdom will assemble and form a council to remove me and end my rule. I swear that in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people.  will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of Nigeria and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of Nigeria. So help me God.

## Environment/Climate & Fauna

With it's being on the Gulf of Guinea fishing is a big part of the economy and gives jobs to many people, particularly in Lagos. Nigeria is in the tropics and very near the equator, therefore, is it is quite hot and humid. The heat gives Nigerians tolerance to intense heat. Nigeria has a very biodiverse landscape with many animals such as Rhinos, Lion, Hippos, Leopards, many birds as well as whales, dolphins, sharks along with many fish that visit Nigeria's waters.

## Culture

Nigeria has 3 major ethnic groups: Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo and there an incredible number of languages at 520, however, the three main ones are Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo. Nigerians are very proud of the ethnic groups and towns they come from and this can overtake national pride. But still, Nigerians are very patriotic and can sometimes be too patriotic. The countries colours are green, white and green, to symbolise prosperity and peace.

## Population

Nigeria has a massive of 6 million, the seven largest in the world. Because of this, it is given the nickname, the giant of Afirika

## Military

Main Article: Nigerian Warriors

Nigerians have a strong and devoted military. Though they have been known to be uncooperative with the government. They are powerful and strong never wavering in the face of the enemy. Other countries greatly respect the Nigerian army and greatly fear their wrath.

### Discipline and philosophy

Nigerian soldiers maintain a strict and monk-like way of life. On the battlefield, they fight with honour and bravery. They train constantly and do many training drills. They have intense discipline. They have a philosophy

### Army

The Nigerian army is advanced with warriors that follow a strict and almost monk-like way of life

### Navy

Nigeria's navy is quite decent, not as good or as experienced as the army but nevertheless bravely defend the gulf of guinea with its motto: "onward together".

## Abilities

### Never say die:

Nigerians will never surrender to anyone and will resist brutal oppression. They also get stronger during hard times

### Family:

Nigerians have a strong sense of family and will look after them

### Arts & Culture:

They excel in things such as art and music

### On the Equator

As they live in hot, humid and tropical reigons they aren't affected by hot weather.

## Treaties and Diplomatic Ties

### Qing Dynasty

The Qing Dynasty has begun a diplomatic mission to Nigeria. It's currently in its early stages but it is going well and possible trade deal may be struck

### Great Britain

Britain has been waging a war on Nigeria for a while now. Though they have retreated and have stopped the war.

### Ghana

Nigeria has a great relationship with its neighbour. They have strong diplomatic ties going back centuries.

### Cameroon

Nigeria had a great relationship with Cameroon before falling to the British and welcomed refugees fleeing the Brits

## Religion

Kharvark and Creatites are the 2 major ones but there some who still worship traditional gods like Shango