History
Colonialism, Coups, and Development The Multifaceted Identity of Africa’s Recent Coups
The recent spate of coups in Africa signals that civil and democratic ideals have regressed on the continent. Yet, the coups also present an opportunity for African governments and regional blocs to recommit themselves to continental development & social welfare. Read More...
7 Books That Will Change What You Know About Party Politics in Nigeria
The books in this week’s list explore the nature of party politics in Nigeria. Some of our book recommendations served as resources for the third episode of our podcast, while others come highly recommended for anyone seeking to uncover the nuanced layers of Nigerian party politics. Read More...
The Case for Affirmative Action Historical Injustices Demand Rectification
Past injustices such as slavery involved subjugation and oppression of human beings. Subjugation and oppression are not only bad but unjust and they make a life worse pro tanto. What is to be done about such past practices and their consequences in the present? Read More...
The Republic: Season 1, Episode 4 Transcript June 12: Freest and Fairest of Them All
After eight years of anticipation, and eight years of promises from General Ibrahim Babangida’s junta, Nigerians were finally about to have their say at the ballot box. In this week’s episode, we head to the polls! Read More...
The Republic: Season 1, Episode 3 Transcript Two Sides of the Same Coin
In this episode, we take a look at the key election candidates and what platforms they ran under. We compare their profiles and proposed agendas for Nigeria, highlighting what political stakeholders at the time felt about each candidate and party. Read More...
7 Books That Will Transport You to Nigeria Under IBB
The books in this week’s list explore the state of Nigeria under IBB. Our book recommendations served as resources for the first episode of our podcast and are highly recommended for anyone looking to understand Nigeria during the period in context. Read More...
Revolutionaries or Opportunists? Chukwuma Nzeogwu and the Contradictions of African Coups
As African nations continue to experience a resurgence of coups and the kind of political instability that characterized the 1960s-80s, it is important to draw lessons from the past. For the part he played in instigating one of Nigeria’s bloodiest coups, Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu is mostly remembered in infamy. But was he a misunderstood revolutionary or a bloodthirsty opportunist? Read More...
The Republic: Season 1, Episode 2 Transcript MKO: The Man Nigeria Waited to See
This episode will establish M. K. O. Abiola as a major actor. It will examine his personal life; his initial foray into business and politics; and areas of his life that shaped who he was as a politician.
The second episode of The Republic is now available wherever you listen to podcasts. Read More...
The Republic: Season 1, Episode 1 Transcript IBB, the Evil Genius
We all grew up hearing about ‘June 12’, but how well do you know what really happened? Let’s find out together.
The first episode of The Republic is now available wherever you listen to podcasts. Read More...
The Making of Modern Nigeria British Imperialism and the Political Evolution of Nigeria
Colonization not only altered geographical boundaries to invent Nigeria; it also engineered social and political institutions that have continued to shape Nigeria to this day. Read More...
