The Federal Republic of Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. The country borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east and Benin in the west.

On October 1, 1960, Nigeria declared independence from the United Kingdom. On October 1, 1963, the African country became a federation.

Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, 55, is the incumbent and 14th president of Nigeria, which is dubbed the Giant of Africa. He assumed office on May 5, 2010.

Nigeria is a founding member of the United Nations. Here is the 2012 list of the 20 most handsome living men who are of Nigerian descent or citizens of the most populous African country:

#10. Hakeem Kae-Kazim

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#9. Deji Bakare

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#8. Mike Ezuruonye

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#7. Bryan Okwara

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#6. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

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#5. Chidi Mokeme

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#4. Uti Nwachukwu

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#3. Iyanya

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#2. Harry Uzoka

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#1. Victor Oladipo