The last section stands apart, for here Samuel engages in a little ‘Afghanistanism’, stepping out of the Nigerian context to comment on events and issues in other parts of the world – noting, where necessary, any possible relevance to the Nigerian situation. The issues raised in the ...
Monthly review: December 2009: The political scene.The article looks at the political situation in Nigeria as of December 2009. President Umaru Yar'Adua was reportedly receiving treatment for acute pericarditis in Saudi Arabia at the end of November 2009. According to his aides, the president was...
The article examines the political situation in Nigeria as of April 2011. Parliamentary polls indicate that the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) is expected to maintain its control of the bicameral National Assembly following the 2011 elections. President Goodluck Jonathan is also forecast town...
Consequently, because of its tendency to colour relationships, religion has become a major influence in politics, playing significant roles in the entire societal process especially in multi religious societies such as Nigeria. This study interrogates the interaction between religion and society in ...
Federalism and Political Restructuring in Nigeriaedited by Kunle AmuwoTwenty essays by four generations of Nigerian scholars are included in this volume, the first to examine the historical, political, economic and comparative dimensions of attempts by the military to restructure the Nigerian federation....
CHRISTIAN YOUTHS AND POLITICS IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT The failure in the political, economic, democratic and moral life of the state of Nigeria has been attributed to lack of development and poor governance. The transition from military dictatorship to civilian government in...
Abandoning the original, First Generation trajectory to found a unique national culture through the celebration of Nigeria's diverse literary and musical forms, she engaged more directly the political and social issues of her current national history. Inspired in part by Brechtian Epic Theatre ...
Secret Cult Menace in Nigeria within the Context of Social Structure and Political Economy: A Critical Analysis The component analysis of estimations of current social and political problems resulted in 4 varimax factors: 1. Developmental pessimism, 2. Optimistic view ... Uchenna, Nnam M. - Inte...
During the revolutionary situation of the late 1870’s and early 1880’s, the government and local administration made wide use of administrative exile in regard to figures in the revolutionary and opposition movement. Between April 1879 and July 1880, 575 persons were exiled by administrative order...
“There is confusion in governance as the ship of the Nigerian state drifts on its perilous course, buffeted by insecurity and poverty. “ACC is on a rescue mission to save Nigeria from self-serving politicians masquerading as democrats. National interest should always supersede partisan politi...