By Ikechukwu Amaechi
Published: June 6, 2009
On May 29, Nigerians marked ten years of unbroken civilian rule. It is the first time since Nigeria became independent 49 years ago that civilians would superintend over the affairs of the country for so long without the uncouth and self-serving intrusion of the military. That in itself is a [...]
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June 10, 2009War Against Corruption: Tales From Other Lands
June 10, 2009By Ikechukwu Amaechi
Published: May 16, 2009
Most Nigerian leaders on assumption of office make the fight against corruption the “epicentre” of their regimes. The incumbent President, Umaru Yar’Adua, is not left out.
When his predecessor Olusegun Obasanjo was first sworn in on May 29, 1999, he also made such a great fuss of his “determination” to [...]
