Tag: Military rule
May 29: Today in Nigeria history, Olusegun Obasanjo took office as civilian president
On this day, May 29 1999, Ogun-born politician, Olusegun Obasanjo took office as the President of Nigeria in…
PHOTOS: Meet ‘Key Figures’ of NADECO – Champions of Nigerian Democracy
NADECO is an acronym of the National Democratic Coalition. It was a pro-democracy organization founded on May 15,…
TRIBUTE: Muhammadu Buhari, ex-Nigerian leader and the political king of North
The flag is flown at half-mast. The final whistle is blown. The country is mourning. Muhammadu Buhari, the…
Nigerian Ministers dismissed since 1999 – How and Why
The removal of ministers from office is not new in Nigeria's political system. From military to civilian rule,…