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Nigeria 2015: What Manner of 'Change'?

The history of Nigeria is one characterized by multiple fits, starts and staccatos. Ours is a chequered history with continual disruptions by both military and civilian administrations. Successive military juntas, heralding a messianic dawn truncated whatever tranquil, stability and policy direction there was in a bid to 'move' the nation forward. Each one came to right some apparent 'wrong' perpetrated by the governments of the day. A messianic zeal and desire for the elusive eldorado, reinforced by an internal restlessness, impatience and intolerance of the masses accounts for the constant impetuousness to see the back of successive governments. Such changes were usually attended by wild street jubilations, rejoicing and anticipation of the new dawn- Uhuru! The history of disruptions isn't limited to the military administrations alone. A case in study was the Yar'Adua administration of 2007 -2011. A conniving, and vengeful administration not only put a ...
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Boko Haram, Passion and Nigerians

Nigerians are a complex and curious lot. So vocal, so vociferous and passionate about issues they sometimes little understand, if only to be seen saying something! The punching bag of any and every baby that can blab is the government. The recent menace of Boko Haram brings this to the fore. Most associates of mine severely castigate the president, Goodluck Jonathan as being weak, lame and unprepared for leadership of this country. Their assumption is that he is doing less than required since we still hear of bomb explosions every now and then. He inept they surmise. They posit that former President Obasanjo would have crushed the menace of Boko haram by now! I never knew Nigerians could be this nostalgic for Baba Iyabo! What they fail to see however, is that Nigeria is is not alone in this experience and that the government is doing her very best in these situations. The IRA held North Ireland hostage for generations, detonating bombs at will, even killing the much revered Lord Mountb...
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