Obafemi Awolowo: References & Edit History
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
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| Anniversary information added. | May 05, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Mar 02, 2026 | ||
| First paragraph modernization. | Feb 14, 2024 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Sep 06, 2016 | ||
| Added additional detail about Awolowo's life and accomplishments. |
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May 28, 2015 | |
| Added additional detail about Awolowo's life and accomplishments. |
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Sep 23, 2014 | |
| Added additional detail about Awolowo's involvement with mediating between the Eastern Region and the federal government. |
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Jun 13, 2014 | |
| Revised discussion of Egbe Omo Oduduwa and its relationship to the Action Group. In reference to the sources of dissension within the Action Group, replaced "appointments to key positions" with "administration." |
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Nov 20, 2013 | |
| Added detail about Awolowo's life and accomplishments. |
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Aug 02, 2013 | |
| Provided examples of some of his social programs and his support for federalism. | Mar 22, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Fact Monster - People - Biography of Obafemi Awolowo. | Sep 30, 2011 | ||
| Media added. | Feb 09, 2007 | ||
| Article revised. | Apr 22, 2005 | ||
| Article revised. | Jan 24, 2000 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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