Nigerian State Governors – All 36 States
Another round of elections and swearing in has been completed. Nigeria (as always) managed to survive intact. Here are the new State Governors across all 36 states of the federation… Key: ACN: Action Congress of Nigeria ANPP: All Nigeria Peoples Party APGA: All Progressives Grand Alliance CPC: Congress for Progressive Change LP: Labour Party PDP: [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 17 so far )Osama Bin Laden Killed by American Forces in Pakistan
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/8488436/WikiLeaks-Osama-bin-Laden-killed-after-tip-offs-from-Guantanamo.html http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/osama-bin-laden-hid-wives-firefight-counter-terrorism/story?id=13507836
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Shagari is Overthrown: The Return of the Military
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjsVpTNJGDM Nice video package about the overthrow of President Shagari in 1983 and Nigeria’s history of military rule. Sorry for the French commentary!
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 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 )Reviewing General Babangida’s Tenure
Remember General Babangida? ;-) Of course you do! With the political heavyweights getting ready for next year’s presidential election, things willsoon heat up. Babangida is of course planning to run. People have been getting very vocal about his last tenure in government (1985-1993) and debating the pros and cons of his rule. Some people are [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Nigerian Government Reverses Football Ban Amid Pressure from FIFA
Thank goodness sanity prevailed. After banning its football team from international football for 2 years, Nigeria’s government has reversed its decision. FIFA gave the government a 48 hour ultimatum to reverse the decision or face expulsion from FIFA. Thank goodness the government saw the light and lifted this mad decision that would have done irreparable [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )President Jonathan Names Namadi Sambo as New Vice-President
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/8679264.stm President Goodluck Jonathan has named 57 year old Kaduna state governor Namadi Sambo as his new vice-president. Sambo’s appointment is now subject to ratification by the Senate and House of Representatives.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Militancy in the Niger Delta: An Audience With Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi
I had the opportunity to listen to a talk by Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi. The Governor was his usual slick and charming self. After a talk on development projects and initiatives he has undertaken in his state, he took some (often hostile!) questions from the audience. Those who want to know more of Amaechi’s [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Goodluck Jonathan Sworn in as New President
Goodluck Jonathan has been sworn in as Nigeria’s 14th Head of State and 4th executive President. He is the first Nigerian President to assume office after the death of an elected sitting President. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/8664150.stm
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Goodluck Jonathan Interviewed on CNN by Christine Amanpour
On the back of his recent trip to the U.S., acting President Goodluck Jonathan was interviewed by Christine Amanpour of CNN. Interview Highlights: 1) He has not seen Yar’Adua, nor have the government ministers. 2) He has no idea about Yar’Adua’s state of health. 3) He does not know whether Yar’Adua will ever return and [...]
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