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General Buhari and “Defence of Democratic Struggle" in the Past--Obasanjo/Atiku Campaign is Right: A Rejoinder to Muhammad Jameel Yusha'u

By Professor Omo Omoruyi, mni

The frequent question being asked and discussed is whether General Muhammadu Buhari has any faith in democracy?  In the essay by Muhammad Jameel ...

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 19, 2003

Globalising in Poverty

By Chimaraoke Nnamani, Governor of Enugu State,

2003 edition of the public lecture series of the Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria,“ambitious people understand...

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 Mar 02, 2006

Hisbah: In Defense of Information Minister

By Jaafar S. Jaafar

The very essence of leadership is that you have to have visions. You can’t blow an uncertain trumpet – Theodore M. HesburghWhat would you do if yo...

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...

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...

Historical Speeches

How To Strengthen Federal Institutions

By President Olusegun Obasanjo

Being excerpts of a speech delivered by President Olusegun Obasanjo at the International Conference on Federalism in Brussels, Belgium, 3-5 March 2005...

Social & Political Issues Dec 06, 2004

Human Rights Violations Investigation Commission Reports (Summary)

By Commission Headed by Chief Justice Chukwudili Oputa

DOCUMENTDecember 6, 2004Posted to the web November 30, 2004The Commission has attempted in this Report, to capture the faltering, if slippery threads ...

Historical Speeches Jun 22, 2005

June 12 And The Imperative Of History

By Segun Gbadegesin

culled from GUARDIAN, June 22, 2005In this piece I bring together three episodes relating to June 12 and its aftermath to make a general point about t...

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...