Democratic Nigeria
Nigeria’s democratic governments from 1999 to present, including presidential administrations, reforms, protests, and state politics.
Naira Colour-Change Coup: Nigeria’s 1984 Redesign
In April 1984, Nigeria’s military government led by Major General Muhammadu Buhari and Brigadier Tunde Idiagbon launched one of the most dramatic monetary reforms in post-independence...
Ethnicity and Propaganda in Nigeria’s 1983 Election
The 1983 general elections in Nigeria marked a defining moment in the country’s postcolonial political history. Emerging from the democratic experiment of the Second...
Awolowo and Remo: Local Roots of a Nigerian Nationalist
Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s place in Nigerian history is secure: he stands as a visionary nationalist, a pioneering regional premier, and a principal architect of...
Shaping the Daily Times: The 1930s Leadership Legacy
The Daily Times of Nigeria began publication on 1 June 1926 under the title The Nigerian Daily Times. It was founded by the Nigerian Printing and...
Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea: Nigeria’s Maritime Security Response
The Gulf of Guinea, encompassing Nigeria’s coastal waters, has become one of the most dangerous maritime zones in the world. Piracy, sea robbery, and...
Niger Delta Militancy and Resource Control Struggles in Nigeria
The Niger Delta, Nigeria’s oil-rich region, has long been central to debates about justice, equity, and development. Since the return to democracy in 1999,...
The Arrest of Alamieyeseigha 2005 and Impeachment: Fact & Myth
The 2005 Alamieyeseigha saga blends verifiable events, legal consequences, and media-driven myths that shaped Nigeria’s debate on corruption and press ethics.Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha...
Nigeria’s Peacekeeping in Liberia and Sierra Leone: Nigerian Leadership under ECOMOG
Nigeria’s participation in peacekeeping under the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) during the 1990s marks a defining era of its...
Farmer-Herder Clashes in Nigeria’s Middle Belt: Historical Context and Contemporary Challenges
The Middle Belt of Nigeria, a region characterised by its ethnic and religious diversity, has been a focal point for farmer-herder conflicts. These clashes,...
Gowon in Britain: 1973 State Visit and Post-War Renewal
From 12 to 15 June 1973, General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s Head of State, and his wife, Victoria Gowon, paid a State Visit to the...