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June 12: Who is Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola?

June 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (August 24, 1937 – July 7, 1998), often referred to as M. K. O. Abiola, was a popular Nigerian Yoruba businessman, publisher, politician and aristocrat of the Egba clan. He ran for the presidency in 1993, … read more »

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Nigeria: June 12 And The Challenge of Nationhood

June 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Justine John DYIKUK PREAMBLE: June 12 means many things to different people both within and outside Nigeria. Here, this day is a creed in our national life. It comes with great tensions, intrigues, emotional flow and political albatross. At … read more »

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Nigeria: Southwest and the crocodile tears for abiola

May 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Enyinnaya E. Appolos For the past 19 years, the southwest axis of Nigeria has called the federal government names, for failing to immortalize Chief MKO Abiola, the supposed winner of the 1993 presidential election. Obasanjo, a Yoruba man from … read more »

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Nigerian students protest university name change

May 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Students at one of Nigeria’s oldest universities protested a presidential announcement renaming the school Tuesday, saying that while the institution has been neglected, its name is still a famous brand they want to hang on to. President Goodluck Jonathan announced … read more »

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Nigeria: MAY 29 AS DEMOCRACY DAY: What’s in a date?

May 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

How did the military administration of General Abdulsalami Abubakar come about May 29 as handover date?  This piece explores the issues around May 29. The workings of their minds may never be known. General Abdulsalami Abubakar’s Provisional Ruling Council, PRC, … read more »

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North ‘ll gain more from Jonathan’s presidency, says Gulak

December 6, 2010 by benim

Barr. Ahmad Ali Gulak is the Director of Contact, Mobilization and Organization of the President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and Vice President Namadi Sambo 2011 Presidential bid. In this interview he speaks on Jonathan’s chances and why he should continue in … read more »

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