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Social & Political Issues Feb 04, 2006

General Victor Malu: The Other Side of the Story

By Seyi Oduyela

It’s interesting to read people’s reaction to General Victor Malu’s statement about Obasanjo’s government. I find Gen Malu’s statement and t...

Social & Political Issues Nov 21, 2006

Governance And Politics In Nigeria

By O. Igho Natufe, PhD*

O. Igho Natufe is a Senior Policy Adviser with the Government of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  He taught Political Science and International ...

Social & Political Issues Nov 02, 2004

Government Policies Should Seek Legitimacy

By Concerned Professionals: Commentary by Mobolaji Aluko

THE Concerned Professionals is alarmed by the deep divisions being introduced into the already fragmented polity. These cleavages are apparently being...

Social & Political Issues Apr 03, 2006

Healing Powers

By Joshua Hammer

African women are starting to take charge—making new laws, changing old attitudes, inspiring others to follow their lead. Who will help them mend a ...

Social & Political Issues Apr 03, 2003

HISTORY AND THE TRAGEDY OF 1989

By Edwin Madunagu

 Culled from GUARDIAN April 3, 2003I consider the year 1989 a tragic one in the history of post-independenceNigeria. Coincidentally, the year was...

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 ...

Historical Speeches

HISTORY OF CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS IN NIGERIA- Parts 6/7: THE CURRENT TRANSITION

By Nowa Omoigui, MD

Before we begin to examine and track current transitional efforts, let us take stock once again of some conceptual issues.Civil-military relations ref...

Social & Political Issues Apr 02, 2002

How A Self-Succession Bid has Turned Nigeria into “Animal Farm”

By Mobolaji Aluko, Ph.D.

It is “déjà vu”  all over again!If you have read  the George Orwell’s  book “Animal Farm”, then you will understand why I h...

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 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 ...