Social & Political Issues

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Social & Political Issues Oct 18, 2006

The Crisis In Ekiti State

By GUARDIAN EDITORIAL

culled from GUARDIAN, October 18, 2006The impeachment of Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose and his deputy, Mrs. Abiodun Olujimi, brings to a climax a w...

Social & Political Issues Oct 19, 2006

Anarchy and the Rule of Law in Ekiti and Plateau

By Michael Oluwagbemi

Events of the past few weeks in my home state of Ekiti and the Middle Belt state of Plateau have been nothing short of alarming. In what appears to be...

Social & Political Issues Oct 16, 2006

Ominous Clouds

By The Sun Publishing Editorial

culled from THE SUN, October 16, 2006The turn of events in the polity in recent weeks appears too grave to be ignored. For a country that is working t...

Social & Political Issues Oct 17, 2006

Just Before Sunset

By Godwin Agbroko

culled from THISDAY, October 17, 2006I’m not too sure whether the exit of Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State will not overtake this column. At the t...

Social & Political Issues Oct 16, 2006

Impeachments: The Judiciary And Its Integrity

By Dolapo Okunniga

culled from TRIBUNE, October 16, 2006The constitution is the supreme law of the land. Its importance cannot be overemphasized as it supersedes all oth...

Social & Political Issues Oct 23, 2006

Dele Giwa: 20 Years After

By Sunny Awhefeada

culled from GUARDIAN, October 23, 2006Sunday, October 19, 1986, was like any other day in the somnolence of Evwreni countryside. The tall rubber trees...

Social & Political Issues Oct 26, 2006

The Road To Perdition

By Yemi Adebowale

culled from THISDAY, October 20, 2006No doubt, the tenure of Ayodele Fayose as governor of Ekiti State was doomed from day one. The hand writing was c...

Social & Political Issues Oct 16, 2006

The Impending Apocalypse

By Amanze Obi

culled from THE SUN, October 16, 2006The state of affairs in Nigeria today is indicative of a polity that is about to rupture. The atmosphere is fully...

Social & Political Issues Oct 10, 2006

Lessons From History

By The News Opinion

culled from THE NEWS, October 10, 2006In civilised societies, when business gnomes like Mike Adenuga have any brush with the law, they instantly grab ...

Social & Political Issues Oct 12, 2006

EFCC: An Epitome Of Perfidy And Deception

By Joseph Ndubiagu

All that glitters is not gold Often have you heard that told,Gilded tombs do worms infold... -William Shakespare.culled from DAILY INDEPENDENT, Octobe...

Social & Political Issues Oct 16, 2006

Enugu: The Gains Of Hardwork

By Maureen Chigbo

culled from NEWSWATCH, October 16, 2006Chimaroke Nnamani, Enugu State Governor, chides critics of his administration and says his hardwork has made th...

Social & Political Issues Oct 23, 2006

EFCC: Ethical Sanitisers or Selective Inquisitor?

By Tam David-West

culled from GUARDIAN, October 23, 2006To conceptualise idea (or vision) is among the innate attributes of our essence as rational humans. The idea is ...

Social & Political Issues Oct 10, 2006

The Acquired Impeachment Drama Syndrome (AIDS)

By Seyi Oduyela

When it started in Oyo State, no one paid serious attention to it.  The Minister of Justice did not point out the irregularities in the impeachme...

Social & Political Issues Oct 19, 2006

Ideas, Not Money, Alleviate Poverty

By Philip Emeagwali

I once believed that capital was another word for money, the accumulated wealth of a country or its people. Surely, I thought, wealth is determined by...

Social & Political Issues Oct 23, 2006

Ekiti: The End Of The Beginning

By Reuben Abati

"The world today is ruled by harassed politicians absorbed in getting into office or turning out the other man so that not much room is left for debat...

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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...

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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...

Book Reviews Nov 18, 2024

Review of “Evolution of Leadership Research by Larry D. Mathis, PhD, DMin “

Review of “Evolution of Leadership Research by Larry D. Mathis, PhD, DMin “ The book was first brought to my attention by Shawn Mathis, Ph. D...

Social & Political Issues Nov 17, 2024

A Game for the Throne? The Nigerian Constitution and the Removal of an Incapacitated President

This article was first published on November 12, 2024, on https://constitutionaldiscourse.com/a-game-for-the-throne-the-nigerian-constitution-and-the-...

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...

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Category: Social & Political Issues

The Crisis In Ekiti State

Anarchy and the Rule of Law in Ekiti and Plateau

Ominous Clouds

Just Before Sunset

Impeachments: The Judiciary And Its Integrity

Dele Giwa: 20 Years After

The Road To Perdition

The Impending Apocalypse

Lessons From History

EFCC: An Epitome Of Perfidy And Deception

Enugu: The Gains Of Hardwork

EFCC: Ethical Sanitisers or Selective Inquisitor?

The Acquired Impeachment Drama Syndrome (AIDS)

Ideas, Not Money, Alleviate Poverty

Ekiti: The End Of The Beginning

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