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The Many Inconclusive Wars of Nigeria – Part III

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  Then, there was the war against Western Education.   “To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.” –George Washington   Up until the early 80s, tertiary education was a glorious institution of… Read More

The Many Inconclusive Wars of Nigeria: War Against Corruption (Part II)

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  “The world has enough for everyone’s need, but not for everyone’s greed.” – Mahatma Ghandi   Intricately linked with the WAI was the War Against Corruption. Although every military coup since the first in January 15, 1966 had touted… Read More

The Many Inconclusive Wars of Nigeria (Part I)

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It is more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly. So said Mabel Newcomer. Over the centuries, the constituent parts that were later to make up Nigeria in 1914, had engaged in many wars. Some… Read More