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Politics of dissonance and duplicity

By Maxwell Oditta

culled from Daily IndependentWith a tenure that spanned three months, the Interim National Government (ING)that came into being on August 27, 1993 and...

Social & Political Issues Jul 14, 2003

Inside Story of the "Local Civilian Coup" in Anambra State

By MOBOLAJI E. ALUKO

ALUKO PRE-COMMENTARYEvery time one thinks that no new thing can occur under the Sun in Nigerian politics, something else happens.Wonderful!  Very...

Social & Political Issues Dec 29, 2002

INEC Finally Passes Some Constitutional Tests

By Mobolaji E. Aluko, Ph.D.

INTRODUCTION In several previous essays, I have had very good reason to inveigh against Dr. Guobadia’s “Independent” National Electoral Com...

Social & Political Issues Oct 31, 2005

In Memoriam - Eight Hours With The Late Stella Obasanjo

By Mobolaji E. Aluko,

IntroductionI value loyalty particularly in the face of deep crisis and grace under pressure, and in a sense this essay is ultimately about loyalty an...

Social & Political Issues

IBB: What heritage?

By Reuben Abati

THIS is not yet a review of the latest publication on former President Ibrahim Babangida, entitled IBB: A Heritage of Reform, Vols 1& 2, edited by...

Social & Political Issues Jan 27, 2005

Igbo And Race For Presidency

By Sam Iyiogwe

culled from VANGUARD, January 27, 2005With a little above two years left of the present dispensation, it is clear that the jostling for political posi...

Social & Political Issues Feb 03, 2003

Learning From Chief Awolowo

By Alkasum Abba

With the presidential primaries almost completed, an election fever is developing. This election fever is gradually gripping the electorate. Although ...

Historical Speeches Jun 01, 1966

Letter from Victor Banjo to Aguiyi Ironsi

By Lt. Colonel Victor A. Banjo

On 1st of June 1966, he wrote a letter to the Head of State Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi as follows from the Federal Prisons Ikot Ekpene:From:  Lt...

Historical Speeches Aug 22, 1967

LETTER FROM LT. COL. OJUKWU TO LT. COL. BANJO

From: The Military Governor,Republic of Biafra Enugu,22nd August, 1967.My dear Victor,1. For some time now, you and I have been discussing the circums...

Social & Political Issues Apr 02, 2002

Open Letter To Governor Lucky Igbinedion – by Air Iyare

His Excellency,Chief Nosakhare Igbinedion, The Executive Governor,Edo State.                   ...

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...