Articles

General Jul 17, 2005

On The Outcome Of The ‘Confab Of Chaos’

By Paul Mamza

From the onset the recently ‘concluded’ National conference tagged National Political Reforms Conference (N.P.R.C.), so-called, was meant to fail ...

Historical Speeches Jul 15, 2005

AT THE OCCASION OF THE FOUNDATION STONE LAYING CEREMONY OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COLLEGE

By HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT OLUSEGUN OBASANJO, GCFR,

PROTOCOLLet me recall that the purpose for which I sought the mandate of the Nigerian electorate was the commitment and dedication to serve our nation...

Historical Speeches Jul 15, 2005

ON THE OCCASION OF THE DINNER AND AWARD CEREMONY FOR THE YEAR 2005 CIVIL SERVICE DAY CELEBRATION

By HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT OLUSEGUN OBASANJO, GCFR,

PROTOCOLIt is my pleasure to be here once again for the 2005 Civil Service Day Celebration which is also known as the African Day of Administration.Yo...

Social & Political Issues Jul 12, 2005

Nigeria: Between Civilians and “Militocrats”

By Ogbonna Callystus Chukwu

Lest one is misunderstood from the start, there is no suggestion whatsoever, that our retired Generals should be discriminated against or prevented fu...

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 Jul 08, 2005

Africa’s Re-development Needs: A Nigerian Perspective

By John Adeleke

source: http://www.opendemocracy.net/globalization-G8/nigeria_2660.jspNigeria is a west African giant of huge human and economic potential. What must ...

Social & Political Issues Jul 08, 2005

The Sacred Cows And The Culture of Impunity

By Ja'afar S. Ja'afar

A cloud of duplicity, preferential treatment, injustice, contempt to law, intractable inflation, obnoxious laws, poor infrastructure and political int...

General Jul 04, 2005

Citizenship And The Indigene/Settler Syndrome

By George Ehusani

culled from GUARDIAN, July 4, 2005One of the lingering contradictions of the Nigerian state is the phenomenon of indigenes and non-indigenes or native...

General Jul 04, 2005

Perspectives On Succession

By Akin Osuntokun

culled from GUARDIAN, July 4, 2005Universally, political leadership succession is inherently problematic. Primarily this is because of the power it re...

Resource Control Jul 04, 2005

True Federalism in 21st Century Nigeria

culled from VANGUARD, July 04, 2005Since the beginning of the 21st century, scholars and political leaders have shown an uncommon interest in federali...

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...

Social & Political Issues Jan 31, 2024

Sustainable Development And Mining Host Communities

Sustainable Development and Mining Host communities  ByOtive Igbuzor, PhD, FPSN, FSM, MIoL, UKAfrican Centre for Leadership, Strategy & ...

Social & Political Issues Nov 12, 2023

The Case For Civil Society Organization (CSO) Self-Regulation

THE CASE FOR CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS (CSO) SELF-REGULATIONByOtive Igbuzor, PhDFounding Executive Director,African Centre for Leadership, Strategy ...