[PDF] Nigeria A Country Under Siege eBook

Author : Dele Babalola
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 25,26 MB
Release : 2018-06-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1527512185

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This volume offers a comprehensive assessment of the problem of conflict and its methods of management in Nigeria’s contemporary democracy. It represents a compendium of resourceful studies provided by experts on conflict studies from various disciplines across the Social Sciences and Humanities. Such studies are very useful at this crucial point in Nigeria’s history as there are currently various national and international efforts to address the scourge of violent conflicts that have caused huge numbers of deaths and displacement of persons. The book will be of particular interest and use to conflict researchers, students, practitioners and government officials.

Author : Abraham Inosezilo Obode
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 47,76 MB
Release : 2014-08-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1490743189

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Nigeria Under Siege is a story about a greedy business mogul, Alhaji Abudu, who wants more money and more power. Though being counted among the richest men in Africa, he wants more, so he teams up with Lawani, an ex-military general, and hatches a plot to create chaos in Nigeria so as to sell arms and make more money. But he made the mistake of stepping on wrong toes in the middle of his plot. The greatest threat to his plot was Bisi, who was hell bent on unraveling the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of her fiance, Ayo. But that was to be the least of his nightmares. As the suspicions and intrigues unfold, Alhaji Abudu discovered that he would need more than the secret organizations he relied on to create havoc in Nigeria and its people.

Author : Patience Aurora Ogedegbe
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 30,81 MB
Release : 2011-02-15
Category : Nigeria
ISBN : 9780983310204

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A socio-historical narrative about Nigeria

Author : Fada
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,82 MB
Release : 2023-09-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781961507999

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Through the character of a greedy business tycoon, Nigeria Under Siege present a cautionary tale that resonates deeply with readers. Alhaji Abudu insatiable desire for more profit and political power blinds him to the potential devastation he's about to inflict upon the nation. This book serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that come with unchecked ambition and the importance of considering the welfare of others in our pursuit of success. in the midst web of greed and manipulation, a protagonist-Bisi emerges as a symbol of resilience, strength, and determination. Her doggedness and unwillingness to be silenced become would be an inspiration to readers. She challenges the Alhaji's dastardly plans forcing him to confront the consequences of his actions and her resilience shines a light on the power of individuals who stand up against injustice, serving as a reminder that even the smallest voices can have a profound impact on shaping a better future. Nigeria Under Siege serves as a wake-up call to society, urging us to reflect on our own desires and motivations. It encourages us to consider the consequences of our actions and to choose a path that embraces empathy, unity, and progress. By immersing readers in a world where greed threatens to tear a nation apart, you highlight the urgent need for collective responsibility and compassion.

Author : Mohammed Chris Alli
Publisher :
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 28,41 MB
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN :

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A former general in the Nigerian army, defence attache to Zimbabwe and member of the Abacha caucus, chronicles the role played by the army in Nigerian history, from the first military coup in 1966 to Obasanjo's accession to power in 1998. He describes his own experiences in the army at home and abroad, including a section on his personal interactions with Abacha and the caucus. The author writes in anger at the domination of political hegemony and the subsequent intervention of the military into politics, the perceived dichotomy between people and state, and its implicactions for issues of development and human rights. He states: 'This book is not an indictment of the military of which I am a part. It is my perception of the conduct of my generation and the multifarious forces at work amongst and about them. It is not a verdict on society, rather it is an articulation of the ecstasy, the fears, the constrictions of a nation in turmoil, a nation pulling itself apart.'

Author : Max Siollun
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 19,10 MB
Release : 2019-09-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1787382974

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In the cataclysmic decade that is the focus of this book, Nigeria was subject to several near-death experiences. These began when the country nearly tore itself apart after the northern-led military government annulled the results of a 1993 presidential election won by the southerner Moshood Abiola, and ended with former military ruler General Olusegun Obasanjo being the unlikely conduit of democracy. This mini-history of a nation's life also reflects on three mesmerizing protagonists who personified that era. First up is Abiola: the multi-billionaire businessman who had his election victory voided by the generals who made him rich, and who was later assassinated. General Sani Abacha was the mysterious, reclusive ruler under whose watch Abiola was arrested and pro-democracy activists (including Abiola's wife) were murdered. He also oversaw a terrifying Orwellian state security operation. Although Abacha is today reviled as a tyrant, the author eschews selective amnesia, reminding Nigerians that they goaded him into seizing power. The third protagonist is Obasanjo, who emerged from prison to return to power as an elected civilian leader. The penumbra of military rule still looms over Nigeria nearly twenty years after the soldiers departed, and key personalities featured in this book remain in government, including the current president.

Author : Dele Babalola
Publisher : Springer
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 46,56 MB
Release : 2018-12-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 3030054934

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This book uses the political economy approach to examine the relative failure of federalism in Nigeria. It shows the nexus between the political and the economic aspects of the country’s federalism. The central feature of Nigeria’s political economy is the relationship between oil resources and the state. The author argues that the inability of the federal government to distribute the oil wealth fairly amongst the component units contributes to the dysfunctional character of the federal system. This deficiency is rooted in the country’s unbalanced political economy, which promotes over-dependency on oil and consequently an over-centralised federal system. The book concludes that despite its complexities, federalism has become the basis for the country’s stability. Therefore, ethno-regional demands for ‘true federalism’ will continue until the political elite reform the ailing federal system.

Author : Emmanuel Ike Udogu
Publisher : Africa World Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 45,78 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781592213207

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Political stability and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria's diverse nationalities are imperative for development and democratic consolidation and could serve as a model for the region and Africa as a whole. This volume, put together by leading Nigerian scholars, addresses strategies for taming' the military to avoid future coups; solving the ethnic diversity question through national reconciliation; de-marginalising women in politics and society; reducing human rights violations through the law and many other issues.