An Analysis of the Coup in Mali
An army mutiny in Mali seems to have morphed into a military coup. Apparently the Malian Defence Minister visited an army barracks and was unable to reassure troops that the government could suppress a Tuareg uprising. The troops fired into the air, headed for, and looted the Presidential lodge. The army then made a TV [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Former Liberian Leader Samuel Doe – America’s “Step Child”
Great documentary series on how America supported former Liberian President Samuel Doe. It chronicles the 1980 coup in which soldiers overthrew, killed and disembowelled the former President William Tolbert. Master Sergeant Samuel Doe (as he then was) succeeded Tolbert as Liberia’s Head of State. The barely literate Doe was clearly not fit to lead [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Interview with Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
Great revealing interview with Ojukwu where he discusses several areas of Nigeria’s history including the January 1966 and July 1966 coups, the Awolowo -v- Akitola conflict, the Yoruba/Igbo “carpet crossing” saga, the political rivalry between Azikiwe, Ahmadu Bello, Balewa, Awolowo, Akintola et al, the 1966 pogroms and the educational disparity between northern and southern Nigeria.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )January 15: Anniversary of Nigeria’s First Military Coup
ITN report on Nigeria’s first coup on January 15,1966. Plus excerpts from Major-General Aguiyi-Ironsi’s first press conference.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )How did Tafawa Balewa Die?
A lot has been said recently about the death of Nigeria’s first Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. A few weeks ago, Matthew Mb u (a former Minister) alleged that Balewa was not killed by soldiers during Nigeria’s first military coup as has been alleged, but actually died of an asthma attack while under their custody. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 5 so far )Abacha’s First Speech
Do you guys remember that inconspicuous fellow called Sani Abacha? Believe it or not, he was something of a key speech maker. I’ve found this golden nugget video of him making his first broadcast as Head of State in 1993. This is the night he overthrew Ernest Shonekan and took the top job himself. Video [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 5 so far )Babangida and Vatsa: A Widow’s Pain (Video Documentary)
An oldie but a goodie. As Babangida prepares for a political comeback and possible contesting of the 2011 presidential election, I have posted an updated link to the great documentary about the trial and death of Major-General Mamman Jiya Vatsa in 1986 for an alleged coup plot agaist General Babangida’s government in 1985. Great videos [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Oil, Politics and Violence: “A Breath Taking Narrative….Mr. Siollun’s book must be considered something of a miracle”
Nigeria’s Military Coup Culture (1966-1976) – “A Breath taking Narrative“ After a long hard slog, my book is finally available. The book can be purchased from: Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Oil-Politics-Violence-Nigerias-1966-1976/dp/0875867081/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243780456&sr=1-1 Oil, Politics and Violence is also available to read in e-book format, and on mobile devices such as iPad, tablets, Android, iPhone and even your internet [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Yar’Adua May Pardon Coup Plotters
A very interesting story. Will this apply to ALL convicted coup plotters in Nigeria’s history? If this is true, then this will wipe the slate clean for ex-convicted coup plotters like Vatsa, Orkar and Bissalla. I wonder how those plotted against will feel about this? e.g. IBB, the family of Murtala Muhammed etc. UPDATE: What [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Why the Orkar Coup Failed, and How Col UK Bello was Killed
This is an interesting series of interviews. The first one is with Major Abubakar Adamu Mohammed, former Chief Security Officer to former President, General Ibrahim Babangida. The second one is a rebuttal interview with Lt-Col Tony Nyiam, one of the surviving executors of the Orkar coup. Intrigues…read on… From the Sun. Why Orkar coup failed [...]
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