Articles

Social & Political Issues Dec 21, 2003

Nigeria: Politics of Finance and Democracy

culled from THIS DAY of December 21, 2003The term 'political finance' can be defined as the use of money or the use of other material resources for po...

Social & Political Issues Dec 14, 2003

2007: The Battle Begins

culled from THIS DAY December 14, 2003The struggle for the Nigerian Presidency has never been a tea party. And its outcome has always defied the train...

Social & Political Issues Dec 11, 2003

The Arithmetic of PMB, PSB and Interconnectivity Telecommunications Charges in Nigeria

By Mobolaji E. Aluko, Ph.D.

INTRODUCTIONOne of the dividends of privatization, deregulation and consumer democracy in Nigeria has been the recent “forcing” of the GSM operato...

Social & Political Issues Dec 10, 2003

Bar and Bench - Public expectation in an emerging democracy

By Chimaraoke Nnamani

Keynote Lecture at the Annual Bar Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja Branch,Congress Hall, NICON HILTON, Abuja, Wednesday; December 10,...

Social & Political Issues Dec 02, 2003

Between IBB and 2007

By Emeka Kalu

culled from VANGUARD Tuesday, December 02, 2003General Babangida ruled for eight years, making him the second longest ruler in the nation's history.NO...

Social & Political Issues Dec 02, 2003

The Supremacy Of People Power

By Pini Jason

culled from VANGUARD Tuesday, December 02, 2003There is a profound statement President Jimmy Carter made to me in 1992 during one of his election moni...

Social & Political Issues Dec 01, 2003

Fire On The Mountain

By T. O. Shobowale Benson

culled from GUARDIAN of December 1, 2003Fire On The Mountain was the signal chant for the political party war that erupted on the floor of the Western...

Social & Political Issues Nov 27, 2003

Legislature and Governance

By Edwin Madunagu

culled from GUARDIAN November 27, 2003ONE of the two initial problems I had in discussing this subject is reflected in the choice of its title. I had,...

Social & Political Issues Nov 27, 2003

Letter to President Obasanjo on Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

By source: http://hrw.org/press/2003/11/nigeria-ltr112703.htm

Dear President Obasanjo,Human Rights Watch is writing to you as host of the forthcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to outline a number o...

Social & Political Issues Nov 20, 2003

Benson In Defence Of History

By Edwin Madunagu

culled from GUARDIAN November 20, 2003CHIEF TOS Benson has continuously been in the political news as long as I can remember. He is a reporter's delig...

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...