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Historical Speeches

History of Civil-Military Relations in Nigeria (Part 2)

By Nowa Omoigui, MD, MPH, FACC

NIGERIAN CIVILIAN CONTROL OF THE NIGERIAN MILITARY 1958-60In 1957 a local Federal Defence Council (FDC) was established which comprised representative...

Historical Speeches

HISTORY OF CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS IN NIGERIA (5): THE SECOND TRANSITION (1979-83, Part 2)

By Nowa Omoigui, MD, MPH, FACC

In April 1980, seven months after coming to office, the new President began a delicate game of musical chairs in the high command, kicking Akinrinade ...

Social & Political Issues Dec 26, 2004

How Anambra Governorship Poll Was Rigged

By Tony Edike

culled from VANGUARD, Sunday, December 26, 2004Nigerians were again stunned last Tuesday when the Anambra political godfather, Chief Chris Uba, opened...

Social & Political Issues Nov 09, 2005

How Have Your Governors Performed?

By Jide Ajani

culled from VANGUARD, November 09, 2005A performance rating of the 36 state governments and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja by National Plan...

Social & Political Issues Feb 23, 2001

Nigeria: Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2000

By http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2000/af/700.htm

Nigeria is a federal republic composed of 36 states and a capital territory, with an elected president and a bicameral legislature.  On May 29, 1...

Social & Political Issues

Human Rights Report on Nigeria for the year 2004

By http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2004/41620.htm

NigeriaCountry Reports on Human Rights Practices  - 2004Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and LaborFebruary 28, 2005 Nigeri...

Social & Political Issues Jan 27, 2006

Inter-service Relations: Imperatives for Jointness (Part 4)

By Nowa A. Omoigui

TYING IT ALL TOGETHER – THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE WITH INTER-SERVICE AND MILITARY-POLICE RIVALRYWe have previously discussed Nigerian examples of intr...

Social & Political Issues Jul 11, 2005

Isaac Adaka Boro: My Account

By Youpele Banigo

Major Isaac Adaka Boro (1938-1968) is perhaps the most celebrated Ijaw nationalist. I knew that name before I began my elementary education at the age...

Social & Political Issues May 30, 2006

Is Presidency The Issue?

By O. Igho Natufe

The rejection of the constitutional amendment bill by the National Assembly in mid May 2006 has ignited intense debate in Nigeria. While there is a un...

Social & Political Issues Nov 16, 2004

In Praise of “Zik of Africa” On His 100th Birthday (Posthumously)

By Mobolaji E. Aluko

INTRODUCTIONIf Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe had been alive today, he would have turned 100 on this blessed day of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Posthu...

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 ...