Articles

Social & Political Issues Jun 14, 2004

Two Strikes Against Halliburton in Nigeria

By Mobolaji E. Aluko, Ph.D.

INTRODUCTIONHalliburton is in the news again – in Nigeria.  But before proceeding much further, and to assist the Nigerian public,  let us...

Social & Political Issues Jun 11, 2004

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT - 2

By Uchenna Akwiwu

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT - 2ByUchenna Akwiwu ura_ohaeri@yahoo.comThe Golden Future, The Promise of our New Generation, Must Start Now.   W...

Social & Political Issues Jun 10, 2004

NEEDS: Adoption of a Failing NITDA IT Policy

By Femi Oyesanya

An article by LEA BREGAR and TANJA DMITROVIC, both of the Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana, writes:“Modern (horizontal) industrial poli...

Social & Political Issues Jun 08, 2004

The Unlearned Lesson of Plateau Emergency Rule

By Bolaji Akinyemi

culled from GUARDIAN of June 8, 2004SINCE the proclamation imposing an emergency on Plateau State, the mass media has been awash with comments and com...

Social & Political Issues Jun 07, 2004

Democracy and the Military

By Lt. Gen. Alani Akinrinade

What Nigeria needs badly is a purposeful political reorganization to bring into play our unity in diversity. We need to restore power to the people ef...

Social & Political Issues Jun 02, 2004

Another Nigeria Is Possible

By Otive Igbuzor

In the last one and a half-decade, a lot of changes have taken place all over the world, especially on systems of government, development paradigms an...

Social & Political Issues Jun 02, 2004

From May 1962 to May 1963: State of Emergency in Western Nigeria and in Nigeria

By Mobolaji E. Aluko, Ph.D.

INTRODUCTIONOn Tuesday, May 18, 2004 , President Obasanjo , citing Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution, imposed a state of emergency on Plateau State...

Historical Speeches May 29, 2004

Building The Nigeria of Our Dreams

By PRESIDENT OBASANJO

Today marks another critical, but reassuring, milestone in our glorious march towards the consolidation of our democratic enterprise. We have all, at ...

Social & Political Issues May 29, 2004

Nigeria Social Forum (NSF) Charter of Principles

By Otive Igbuzor, PhD

Nigeria Social Forum (NSF) Charter of Principles[1]After evaluating the results of the past World Social Forums, held first in January 25-30, 2001 in ...

Social & Political Issues May 26, 2004

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT - 1

By Uchenna Akwiwu

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT - 1ByUchenna Akwiwu ura_ohaeri@yahoo.com Dear Sir:The Golden Future, The Promise of our New Generation, Must...

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 ...