Nigeria’s history is marked by a series of military interventions, often characterized by chaos, political instability, and, most times, human rights abuse. While military rule is frequently criticized for its negative impact on democracy and human rights, certain developments might Read more…
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is very confident that the era of coups in the country has come to an end, boasting that the Nigerian military can no longer contemplate staging a coup in the country. Buhari, himself a coupist Read more…
Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo – Born in 1937 Olusegun Obasanjo was born to Amos Adigun Obaluayesanjo Bankole and Bernice Ashabi Bankole on 5 March, 1937 in the village of Ibogun-Olaogun in Owu, southwest Nigeria. Early life His father was a farmer Read more…
Islamic cleric and avowed advocate for bandits’ amnesty, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has given reasons why the Nigerian military has been unable to track down bandits have over the years despite regular aerial bombardments of their hideouts. Gumi, in article on Read more…
On Tuesday morning, the Afaka Barracks of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna was attacked. Two officers were reportedly killed and another injured. According to reports, the bandits held some of the Naval officers hostage for some hours. However, they Read more…
General Murtala Muhammed 1938 – 1976 Murtala Muhammed was born to Muhammed Riskuwa and Uwani Rahamatu on November 8, 1938 in Kano , Northern Region of Nigeria. Mohammed attended Cikin Gida Elementary and Gidan Makama Primary schools, both in Kano. He Read more…
