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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...

Historical Speeches

THE MACABRE CIRCUS OF KEYAMO'S ARREST

By Mobolaji E. Aluko, Ph.D.

The police apparatchiks of the civilian regime in Nigeria are now truly acting like the military regime of Abacha, intimidating those whose names or f...

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...

General Apr 25, 2005

The Indigene And Settler Problem

By Babs Fafunwa

culled from GUARDIAN, April 25, 2005The indigene/settler issue first reared its ugly head in 1861 when King Dosunmu of Lagos ceded Lagos to the Britis...

Social & Political Issues Nov 10, 2002

The Jocular Circumstances of Nigerian Politics

By Mobolaji E. Aluko, Ph.D.

Contents:1.  Introduction2.  Nzeribe3.  Zwingina4.  Mamman Ali5.  Anyim Pius Anyim – or is it Pius Anyim Pius?6.  The ...

General

THE KANO CRASH - MAY 4, 2002

EAS PLANE CRASH IN KANO MAY 4, 2002 - LIST OF VICTIMSCREW1.    Capt. Inneh Peter           - Captain2.  &...

General Nov 30, 2006

The Landmark Judgment And Atiku's Political Future

By Ladi Ibrahim

Vice President Atiku Abubakar appeared the major winner in a Lagos State High Court ruling dismissing the report of the Administrative Panel of Enquir...

General

That Last Meeting With Bola Ige

By Prof. Sola Adeyeye,

Text of a statement by Prof. Sola Adeyeye on the face-off between Prof. Wole Soyinka and President Olusegun Obasanjo IT was a very busy afternoon...

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...