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Transition in Africa - Confession of a Witness to the Death of the British Empire

By Sir James Robertson

It has been suggested that tribalism is the reason for the tragic history of Nigeria since Independence in 1960. See Margery Perham's weasel words in ...

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Nigeria: A Second Chance?

By Karl Maier

THIS PAPER WAS PREPARED MAINLY ON THE BASIS OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION, ANALYSIS AND COMMENT. ALL SOURCES ARE CITED. THE PAPER IS NOT, AND DOES...

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The Nigerian Federal Election of 1959 - The Last Great Act of Treason?

By K. W. J. Post

'The last great act of the British Raj.' So wrote Ken Post, a young British academic-to-be (if his researches were acceptable) of Nigeria's Independen...

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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...

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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 ...

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SPECIAL BRANCH REPORT: Military Rebellion of 15th January 1966

By Nowamagbe Omoigui

This is an incomplete Police Report on the official investigation into theevents of 15 January 1966, entitled:  "Military rebellion of 15th Janua...

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International Court of Justice Cameroon v. Nigeria 1993

By http://www.u-paris2.fr/cij/icjwww/idocket/icn/icnorders/icn_iorder_960315.htm

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE15 March 1996 CASE CONCERNING THE LAND AND MARITIME BOUNDARY BETWEENCAMEROON AND NIGERIA(CAMEROON v. NIGERIA)REQUEST FOR...

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Hands Up For Democracy - Olusegun Obasanjo's election is another faltering step in Nigeria's long struggle to end military rule

By Simon Robinson, culled from TIME Magazine

Three days before Nigeria's presidential election, Olusegun Obasanjo arrived at a political rally in a northern suburb of Lagos. Surrounded by enthusi...

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"The eyes of the whole world are upon us" - Tafawa Balewa

By Tafawa Balewa

At the Federal House sitting on May 29, 1962 Prime Minister Sir Abubakar moved the 'the resolution' for the declaration of a state of emergency in the...

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Falling Apart, Again - Even though democracy has returned to Nigeria, ethnic clashes still threaten to cripple the country

By Simon Robinson, culled from TIME Magazine

February 28, 2000Nigeria has experienced a rare period of national unity in recent weeks. As co-host with Ghana of the bienniel African Cup of Nation...

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Desperate For Democracy - After years of dictatorship, Nigerians hope the death of Moshood Abiola will usher in a new era

By Jack E. White, culled from TIME Magazine

Only in a country that has been as thoroughly brutalized by its rapacious leaders as Nigeria could a shady character like Moshood Abiola be transmuted...

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ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROGRAMME, 1996-1998

By The National Economic Intelligence Committee

Prepared by:The National Economic Intelligence CommitteeThe PresidencyFederal Secretariat ComplexShehu Shagari WayP.M.B. 298 GarkiAbuja, NigeriaSeptem...

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CONSTITUTIVE ACT OF THE AFRICAN UNION

We, the Heads of State and Government of the Member States of the Organization of the African Unity (OAU):1. The President of the People’s Democrati...

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The CIA In Nigeria: Coups Past, Present, And Future

By previous source now a defunct page: http://www.africa2000.com/bndx/BAO232.htm

THE U.S. CONGRESS INVESTIGATES THE MURDER OF FOREIGN LEADERS BY THE C.I.A. AND CALLS FOR A PRESIDENTIAL DECREE TO END THE PRACTICE. MEANWHILE, THE ECO...

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Account of a Colonial Cadet in Nigeria

By source: http://www.libertas.demon.co.uk/badguys.htm

John Smith's 'Colonial Cadet in Nigeria' is a book of great charm, which filled me with admiration for the author and rekindled the love of Nigeria I ...

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