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Social & Political Issues Nov 19, 1990

OGONI BILL OF RIGHTS

By posted by Segun Toyin Dawodu

PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE OF NIGERIA NOVEMBER 1990 We, the people of Ogoni (Babbe, Gokana, Ken Khana, Nyo Khan and Tai) numbering ab...

From the Archives Feb 17, 1986

Nigeria Striking A Delicate Balance; A tough and spirited Military Leader is off to a promising start

By John Moody

culled from TIME MAGAZINE, February 17, 1986As diplomats and VIPs assembled at Lagos' Tafawa Balewa Square for Nigeria's 25th Independence Day celebra...

Historical Speeches Jan 13, 1986

THE SEARCH FOR A NEW POLITICAL ORDER

By General lbrahim Babangida. President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces

An Address by General lbrahim Babangida. President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria at the Inauguration of the ...

Historical Speeches Oct 01, 1985

Independence Day Speech - 1985

By General Ibrahim Babangida

FELLOW Nigerians, I salute you in this important occasion of our 25thindependence anniversary. We are most grateful to Almighty God for making itpossi...

From the Archives Sep 09, 1985

Nigeria Triumph of The Troublemaker The man beyond many coups finally puts himself in power

By John Moody

culled from TIME MAGAZINE, September 9, 1985Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, a general in the Nigerian army, is a man who always seems to be at the center ...

Historical Speeches Aug 27, 1985

COUP ANNOUNCEMENT BY BRIGADIER DOGONYARO

 I, Brigadier Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro, of the Nigerian Army, hereby make the following declaration on behalf of my colleagues and members of the ...

Historical Speeches Aug 27, 1985

Major-General Babaginda Address to the Nation

Fellow Nigerians,When in December 1983, the former military leadership, headed by Major-General Muhammadu Buhari, assumed the reins of government, its...

Historical Speeches Dec 31, 1983

THE 1983 MILITARY COUP - December 31, 1983

By Brigadier Sani Abacha

Fellow countrymen and women.I, Brigadier Sani Abacha, of the Nigerian Army address you this morning on behalf of the Nigerian Armed Forces.You are all...

Historical Speeches Oct 01, 1979

President Shehu Shagari's Inaugural address to Nigerians

FELLOW Nigerians. We have witnessed today the birth of the SecondRepublic of Nigeria. With the swearing-in-ceremony this morning, Ihave formally assum...

Historical Speeches Feb 13, 1976

DIMKA'S COUP ANNOUNCEMENT - February 13, 1976

Good morning fellow Nigerians,This is Lt. Col. B. Dimka of the Nigerian Army calling.I bring you good tidings. Murtala Muhammed's deficiency has been ...

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...