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Historical Speeches

The Northern Counter-coup of 1966: The Full Story

By Max Siollun

Most essays and books on Nigeria’s military coups have focused on the aims of, and events during the "Igbo" coup of January 1966. While much has bee...

General Jan 29, 2005

The NPRC and the PNC- Thoughts on the Opposing National Conferences

By Mobolaji E. Aluko, Ph.D.

PROLOGUEAfter five long years of resisting the idea, President Olusegun Obasanjo has in his wisdom now finally assented to a talk of sorts – a “Na...

Social & Political Issues

The Orkar Coup of April 22, 1990

By Nowa Omoigui, MD

Shortly after dawn broke on April 22, 1990, the following broadcast was heard over the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) in Lagos:"Fellow Ni...

General Mar 26, 2005

The Lost Glory - The Awo Era In Yoruba Land

By Senator Femi Okunrounmu

 My first reaction when contacted by Mr. Wale Adedayo to give this lecture was to wonder, why me?  After all, I am known as a die-hard Afeni...

General May 03, 2005

The Meaning of Pope John Paul II’s Acknowledgement of African Traditional Religion

By Hilary O. Evbayiro

March and April this year were significantly difficult for Christians, especially the Roman Catholics.  As Christians were celebrating Easter, th...

General Aug 20, 2005

The Media In Nigeria - Part 2

By Seyi Oduyela

The Nigerian media has been credited for standing against the oppressive rule of the Military and was said to have been part of the struggle that remo...

Social & Political Issues Jan 30, 2005

The Imperative of An Untainted Judiciary

By Justice Samson Odemwingie Uwaifo

This is one special occasion I found difficulty in my choice as to what to say and how to begin. Then I remembered what a Justice of the United States...

Social & Political Issues Dec 21, 2005

The Clock Down?

By Sylvester I Ukusare

The culture of  power abuse is becoming a continuous practice in a state like Nigeria that presumed operating a democratic government but contami...

Social & Political Issues Jun 06, 2006

The Choice Before Obasanjo

By Patrick Wilmot

culled from THISDAY, June 6, 2006The end of President Obasanjo's bid for a third term may be the beginning of genuine democracy in Nigeria. Many of th...

From the Archives Sep 24, 1998

The Country Of Anything Goes

By Olusegun Obasanjo

For over four and a half years - from November 17, 1993 to June 8, 1998 - Nigeria, which had been under military rule since the end of 1983, was reduc...

Social & Political Issues Jun 03, 2024

Civil Society and Social Movements: The Role of Activism and Radical Politics in Deepening Democracy in Africa

By Otive Igbuzor, PhD

Civil Society and Social Movements: The Role of Activism and Radical Politics in Deepening Democracy in AfricaByOtive Igbuzor, PhDFounding Executive D...

Social & Political Issues Jun 02, 2024

Chimaroke Nnamani: Progenitor of Ebeano politics at 64

By Paul Mumeh

Chimaroke Nnamani: Progenitor of Ebeano politics at 64By Paul MumehChimaroke-Nnamani2.jpg 88.87 KBHate or love him, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani; fo...

From the Archives Mar 17, 1999

Background To The Recent Nigerian Elections

By Elizabeth Liagin, published and culled from https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/1999/03/nig-m17.html

Background To The Recent Nigerian ElectionsGeneral Obasanjo more than just a "friend" of the AmericansElizabeth Liagin is an independent journalist wh...

Social & Political Issues Jan 31, 2024

Sustainable Development And Mining Host Communities

Sustainable Development and Mining Host communities  ByOtive Igbuzor, PhD, FPSN, FSM, MIoL, UKAfrican Centre for Leadership, Strategy & ...

Social & Political Issues Nov 12, 2023

The Case For Civil Society Organization (CSO) Self-Regulation

THE CASE FOR CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS (CSO) SELF-REGULATIONByOtive Igbuzor, PhDFounding Executive Director,African Centre for Leadership, Strategy ...