Tag Archives: Nigeria

Nigeria, a Russian website and Chinua Achebe (1930-2013)

Posted on 25/03/2013 by perspectivesonafrica

I think it was on a Russian website a few years ago. I am not so sure. I knew I wanted to study Nigeria and I didn’t know where to start. I googled “Nigeria” and found a series of texts … Continue reading →

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Perspectivesonafrica at the Conference of the Association for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism

Posted on 02/04/2012 by perspectivesonafrica

On 27-29 March 2012, two co-authors of this blog, Aidan Stonehouse and Vincent Hiribarren gave a paper at the annual conference of the Association for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism. Aidan Stonehouse: ‘All this is Buganda Kingdom’: Secession, Conflict … Continue reading →

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The “Nigeria Project” according to Wole Soyinka

Posted on 11/01/2012 by perspectivesonafrica

To see what the Nobel Prize laureate Wole Soyinka thinks about the current political and religious climate in Nigeria, listen to him on the BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-16482216

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Nigeria: Statement of Solidarity

Posted on 10/01/2012 by perspectivesonafrica

Cited below is the full text of a statement of solidarity released by 39 Nigerian writers including Chinua Achebe in response to recent terrorist attacks and unrest over fuel duties within Nigeria: Statement of Solidarity with the Nigerian People  We … Continue reading →

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Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities goes on strike

Posted on 07/12/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

The Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) have gone on a nationwide strike. This followed a meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Union held at the University of Port-Harcourt on Wednesday 30th November and Thursday 1st … Continue reading →

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Ex-Biafra leader dies aged 78

Posted on 27/11/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, ex-Biafra leader, has died. This man will be remembered for his pivotal role in the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970).

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Political violence in Nigeria: the case of Boko Haram

Posted on 14/10/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

I have already quickly explained in this blog the objectives of the terrorist organisation of Boko Haram. Many Nigerian newspapers try to analyse the changing nature of Boko Haram. From blind fundamentalists a few years ago, they have become terrorists … Continue reading →

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Africa: News Roundup

Posted on 11/09/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

Tanzania: Tragedy at sea Nigeria: 14 More Killed in Jos, Jang Ponders Vigilante Response Africa: Will the Arab Uprising Spread to Sub Saharan Africa? Botswana: South Africa celebrates tourism week

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Africa News Roundup

Posted on 27/08/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

News Roundup Libya: live blog Cape Verde: Ban commends ‘peaceful and credible’ presidential poll Abuja attack: Car bomb hits Nigeria UN building Nigeria: UN House Bombing – Boko Haram Claims Responsibility Uganda: Nation, Rwanda Rebuild Bridges As Museveni Visits Niger, … Continue reading →

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Boko Harem in Nigeria

Posted on 20/07/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

Since the beginning of the month, dozens have been killed by followers of the “Boko Haram” sect in Nigeria. This post is an attempt to explain what “Boko Haram” is in the light of my own experience in Nigeria in … Continue reading →

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