Opinion: 5 reasons why political corruption is not to blame for Nigeria’s dreadful economic development

by Chambers Umezulike, June 2017 Political corruption amongst other factors was used to justify the Nigeria’s first military coup in 1966 by its plotters. Consequently, under General Yakubu Gowon, there were accusations of corruption against his cabinet ministers and Military Governors. This also provided justification for Gowon’s dispose through the country’s third military coup. Amidst... Read More