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Social & Political Issues Apr 27, 2006

It's What, Not Who

By Okey Ndibe

culled from GUARDIAN, April 27, 2006Each day Nigerians are saddled with the diversion of third term is another day lost to productive meditation on th...

Social & Political Issues Sep 12, 2005

Is The Obasanjo/Atiku Feud A Rumor? - An Answer To A Misnormer -

By Samuel Oluwaseyi Oduyela

In African culture, it is an abomination to say that an elder lies. It is an insult to even imply it. In this light, I will not be heard saying that P...

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

Is This Democracy ?

By Samuel Peter Aruwan

" A nation of such enormous landmass, yet citizens are fighting over land, a nation of such incredible wealth, yet it wears poverty like a breastplate...

Social & Political Issues

Is There Political Morality from Adamawa Verdict?

By Omo Omoruyi

There are obvious lessons that Nigerian political class should learn from the Adamawa verdict annulling the gubernatorial election.   This is an ...

Social & Political Issues May 07, 2002

Kano - A Tragedy That Was Waiting To Happen

By Mobolaji E. Aluko, Ph.D.

IN MEMORY OF THE DEAD IN KANO’S AIR DISASTER MAY 4, 2002INTRODUCTIONFirst a plane crash with hundreds of fatalities, then an aborted plane flight (w...

Social & Political Issues Jun 12, 2006

Improving Executive/Legislative Relationship

By Professor Jibril Aminu

culled from NEWSWATCH, June 12, 2006Nigeria runs a presidential system which, in structure and theory of operations, is almost identical to that of th...

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 Aug 04, 2006

Interim Government: Obasanjo's Invitation To A Military Coup

By Phil Tam-Al Alalibo

culled from DAILY TIMES of NIGERIA, August 4, 2006Even as the people through their representatives in Abuja have soundly and deservingly worsted the 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...