Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari was almost killed during the Nigerian civil war that lasted for three years. According to the author of Buhari’s autobiography, entitled, “Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria” John Paden, the then young officer missed a sniper’s bullet by a few inches. Paden wrote, “Buhari was among the first of... Read More

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April 1, 2014

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Opinion: Confab delegates and the unity of Nigeria

by Ashaka Saleh That is why delegates at the national conference must not allow themselves to be carried away by emotion but must remain statesmanlike and true to their calling as elder statesmen. It was not for nothing that President Goodluck Jonathan at the inauguration of the national conference this month, urged delegates at the... Read More

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November 3, 2013

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Charly Boy: Why I always carry my guns

by Charly Boy I carry a gun because I am a responsible armed citizen ready to defend myself and loved ones. “Yes oooo”, I’m ready for war. Last week, I was rushing to the airport to catch a flight from Abuja to Owerri en route to my village, Oguta. At the airport during the normal... Read More

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November 5, 2012

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Tolu Ogunlesi: The beggars, the fence and the country (YNaija Frontpage)

From another perspective it is super-depressing news. President come president go, fuel scarcity remain, corruption remain. Nigeria’s problems seem destined to outlive every Nigerian, and certainly every government. I’m currently reading The Supreme Commander, Olufemi Ogunsanwo’s 2009 biography of former Head of State Yakubu Gowon. I don’t need to tell you it’s a fascinating read.... Read More

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