Author: Moshood Ademola Fayemiwo, PhD & Margie Neal-Fayemiwo, Ed.D
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN: 1946539430
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
Asiwaju Tinubu, national leader, APC, engineered the first takeover of power by the opposition in Nigeria in 2015. He was the only politician standing as governor of Lagos state, southwest Nigeria between 1999 and 2007. This was a period the political blitzkrieg unleashed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) under former President Olusegun Obasanjo swept the southwest like a tsunami and all opposition governors lost their seats. Tinubu retained his seat and administered Lagos state for eight progressive years without a cent/kobo from the PDP-controlled Federal Government Who is Bolanle Tinubu? Where was he born and how did he grow up? What was his parentage like in the 1950s? What does Tinubu want in Nigeria? This is the first comprehensively researched biography of Jagaban.
ASIWAJU: The Biography of Bolanle Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu
Author: Moshood Ademola Fayemiwo, PhD & Margie Neal-Fayemiwo, Ed.D
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN: 1946539430
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
Asiwaju Tinubu, national leader, APC, engineered the first takeover of power by the opposition in Nigeria in 2015. He was the only politician standing as governor of Lagos state, southwest Nigeria between 1999 and 2007. This was a period the political blitzkrieg unleashed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) under former President Olusegun Obasanjo swept the southwest like a tsunami and all opposition governors lost their seats. Tinubu retained his seat and administered Lagos state for eight progressive years without a cent/kobo from the PDP-controlled Federal Government Who is Bolanle Tinubu? Where was he born and how did he grow up? What was his parentage like in the 1950s? What does Tinubu want in Nigeria? This is the first comprehensively researched biography of Jagaban.
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN: 1946539430
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
Asiwaju Tinubu, national leader, APC, engineered the first takeover of power by the opposition in Nigeria in 2015. He was the only politician standing as governor of Lagos state, southwest Nigeria between 1999 and 2007. This was a period the political blitzkrieg unleashed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) under former President Olusegun Obasanjo swept the southwest like a tsunami and all opposition governors lost their seats. Tinubu retained his seat and administered Lagos state for eight progressive years without a cent/kobo from the PDP-controlled Federal Government Who is Bolanle Tinubu? Where was he born and how did he grow up? What was his parentage like in the 1950s? What does Tinubu want in Nigeria? This is the first comprehensively researched biography of Jagaban.
ASIWAJU: The Biography of Bolanle Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu
Author: Moshood Ademola Fayemiwo, PhD & Margie Neal-Fayemiwo, Ed.D
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN: 1946539503
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
Asiwaju Tinubu, national leader, APC, engineered the first takeover of power by the opposition in Nigeria in 2015. He was the only politician standing as governor of Lagos state, southwest Nigeria between 1999 and 2007. This was a period the political blitzkrieg unleashed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) under former President Olusegun Obasanjo swept the southwest like a tsunami and all opposition governors lost their seats. Tinubu retained his seat and administered Lagos state for eight progressive years without a cent/kobo from the PDP-controlled Federal Government Who is Bolanle Tinubu? Where was he born and how did he grow up? What was his parentage like in the 1950s? What does Tinubu want in Nigeria? This is the first comprehensively researched biography of Jagaban.
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN: 1946539503
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
Asiwaju Tinubu, national leader, APC, engineered the first takeover of power by the opposition in Nigeria in 2015. He was the only politician standing as governor of Lagos state, southwest Nigeria between 1999 and 2007. This was a period the political blitzkrieg unleashed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) under former President Olusegun Obasanjo swept the southwest like a tsunami and all opposition governors lost their seats. Tinubu retained his seat and administered Lagos state for eight progressive years without a cent/kobo from the PDP-controlled Federal Government Who is Bolanle Tinubu? Where was he born and how did he grow up? What was his parentage like in the 1950s? What does Tinubu want in Nigeria? This is the first comprehensively researched biography of Jagaban.
Asiwaju
Author: Moshood Ademola Fayemiwo
Publisher: Booklocker.com
ISBN: 9781634922517
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
TINUBU governed Lagos state under the AD between 1999 and 2007. He survived former President Obasanjo's blitzkrieg, while other opposition governors lost their seats. As governor of the nation's most cosmopolitan hub, he governed Lagos state for eight progressive years without collecting a cent/ kobo from the federal government-controlled PDP.
Publisher: Booklocker.com
ISBN: 9781634922517
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
TINUBU governed Lagos state under the AD between 1999 and 2007. He survived former President Obasanjo's blitzkrieg, while other opposition governors lost their seats. As governor of the nation's most cosmopolitan hub, he governed Lagos state for eight progressive years without collecting a cent/ kobo from the federal government-controlled PDP.
Yoruba Elites and Ethnic Politics in Nigeria
Author: Wale Adebanwi
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107054222
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
This book investigates the dynamics and challenges of ethnicity and elite politics in Nigeria.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107054222
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
This book investigates the dynamics and challenges of ethnicity and elite politics in Nigeria.
Aliko Mohammad Dangote
Author: Moshood Ademola Fayemiwo
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
ISBN: 9781618978851
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
MOSHOOD ADEMOLA FAYEMIWO was a newspaper publisher/editor in Nigeria where he grew up but now lives in Chicago. An alumnus of University of Lagos, Nigeria, University of South Florida, and State University of New York, he is author of Who's Who of Africans in America and four published books. His next book is; Jonathan; The Squandering of Good Luck. MARGIE MARIE NEAL is former university professor, education consultant, and reading coach in Chicago. An alumna of State University of New York, Chicago State University, American College of Education, and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is co-author, People Power in Africa: A Week That Changed Nigeria Forever, and author of; The Roles of Professional Organizations in the Effective Teaching of Reading in Chicago Public School-CPS: The IRA and IRC as Case Studies, (forthcoming). Praise For ALIKO MOHAMMAD ADNGOTE THE BIOGRAPHY OF THE RICHEST BLACK PERSON IN THE WORLD A highly recommended book to anyone who enjoys learning about how different people of all walks of life become rich and successful, and what it takes to get to the top---Readers Favorite Book (Starred Review), USA.A compelling book about a unique personality in Africa---Goodreads, USA. Flawlessly written, Dangote stands out as a hallmark of excellent artisanship and knowledgeable chronicling--- Bookplex Review of Books, Mumbai, India. Nigerian Aliko Dangote, the richest black person in the world, is a witness to the fact that success as a passionate entrepreneur is not limited by race, ethnicity or national origin---Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr.-(D - IL), 2nd Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC, USA. In a land lacking a culture of independent biography, this is a starting point, and Dangote is a promising introduction to the fascinating and still largely unmapped universe of one of the world's richest men.---The Huffington Post, USA. Dangote has trumped long held assumptions, cultural archetypes and stereotypes, to become known as a respected business man, power broker and philanthropist---Hon Gloria Hyatt, Member of the British Empire (MBE), motivational speaker, education, coach and managing director, Teach Consultancy Limited, UK. This is a timely book on Aliko Dangote and the positive changes that are taking place in Africa, ---Prof.Vijay Mahajan, The John Harbin Centennial Chair of Business, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas, Austin USA. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/MoshoodAdemolaFayemiwoandMargieMarieNea
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
ISBN: 9781618978851
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
MOSHOOD ADEMOLA FAYEMIWO was a newspaper publisher/editor in Nigeria where he grew up but now lives in Chicago. An alumnus of University of Lagos, Nigeria, University of South Florida, and State University of New York, he is author of Who's Who of Africans in America and four published books. His next book is; Jonathan; The Squandering of Good Luck. MARGIE MARIE NEAL is former university professor, education consultant, and reading coach in Chicago. An alumna of State University of New York, Chicago State University, American College of Education, and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is co-author, People Power in Africa: A Week That Changed Nigeria Forever, and author of; The Roles of Professional Organizations in the Effective Teaching of Reading in Chicago Public School-CPS: The IRA and IRC as Case Studies, (forthcoming). Praise For ALIKO MOHAMMAD ADNGOTE THE BIOGRAPHY OF THE RICHEST BLACK PERSON IN THE WORLD A highly recommended book to anyone who enjoys learning about how different people of all walks of life become rich and successful, and what it takes to get to the top---Readers Favorite Book (Starred Review), USA.A compelling book about a unique personality in Africa---Goodreads, USA. Flawlessly written, Dangote stands out as a hallmark of excellent artisanship and knowledgeable chronicling--- Bookplex Review of Books, Mumbai, India. Nigerian Aliko Dangote, the richest black person in the world, is a witness to the fact that success as a passionate entrepreneur is not limited by race, ethnicity or national origin---Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr.-(D - IL), 2nd Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC, USA. In a land lacking a culture of independent biography, this is a starting point, and Dangote is a promising introduction to the fascinating and still largely unmapped universe of one of the world's richest men.---The Huffington Post, USA. Dangote has trumped long held assumptions, cultural archetypes and stereotypes, to become known as a respected business man, power broker and philanthropist---Hon Gloria Hyatt, Member of the British Empire (MBE), motivational speaker, education, coach and managing director, Teach Consultancy Limited, UK. This is a timely book on Aliko Dangote and the positive changes that are taking place in Africa, ---Prof.Vijay Mahajan, The John Harbin Centennial Chair of Business, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas, Austin USA. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/MoshoodAdemolaFayemiwoandMargieMarieNea
In the Radiance of the Sage
Author: Wale Adebanwi
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nigeria
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nigeria
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
Historical Dictionary of Nigeria
Author: Toyin Falola
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810863162
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Since independence in 1960, Nigeria has undergone tremendous change shaped by political instability, rapid population growth, and economic turbulence. The Historical Dictionary of Nigeria introduces Nigeria's rich and complex history. Readers will find a wealth of information on important contemporary issues like AIDS, human rights, petroleum, and faith-based conflict.
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810863162
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Since independence in 1960, Nigeria has undergone tremendous change shaped by political instability, rapid population growth, and economic turbulence. The Historical Dictionary of Nigeria introduces Nigeria's rich and complex history. Readers will find a wealth of information on important contemporary issues like AIDS, human rights, petroleum, and faith-based conflict.
Yorubá Identity and Power Politics
Author: Toyin Falola
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
ISBN: 9781580462198
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Yorùbá Identity and Power Politics covers the major issues in Yorùbá history and politics, offering through narratives of the past and present a solid understanding of one of the most popular ethnic groups in Africa. Yorùbá Identity and Power Politics covers the major issues on Yorùbá history and politics, thus offering a solid understanding of one of the most popular ethnic groups in Africa. With a careful blend of sources and methods, narratives on the past and present, the book manages to present a long history as the backdrop to complicated contemporary politics. Contributors: Tunde M. Akinwumi, Olufunke A. Adeboye, R. T. Akinyele, Aribidesi Usman, Tunde Oduwobi, Olufemi Vaughan, Abolade Adeniji, Jean-Luc Martineau, Ann O'Hear, Rasheed Olaniyi, Charles Temitope Adeyanju, Julius O. Adekunle, Funso Afolayan, Olayiwola Abegunrin. Toyin Falola is the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities and University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Ann Genova is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Texas at Austin.
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
ISBN: 9781580462198
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Yorùbá Identity and Power Politics covers the major issues in Yorùbá history and politics, offering through narratives of the past and present a solid understanding of one of the most popular ethnic groups in Africa. Yorùbá Identity and Power Politics covers the major issues on Yorùbá history and politics, thus offering a solid understanding of one of the most popular ethnic groups in Africa. With a careful blend of sources and methods, narratives on the past and present, the book manages to present a long history as the backdrop to complicated contemporary politics. Contributors: Tunde M. Akinwumi, Olufunke A. Adeboye, R. T. Akinyele, Aribidesi Usman, Tunde Oduwobi, Olufemi Vaughan, Abolade Adeniji, Jean-Luc Martineau, Ann O'Hear, Rasheed Olaniyi, Charles Temitope Adeyanju, Julius O. Adekunle, Funso Afolayan, Olayiwola Abegunrin. Toyin Falola is the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities and University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Ann Genova is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Texas at Austin.
A Lagosian of the 20th Century
Author: Musliu Olaiya Anibaba
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Accountants
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Accountants
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
The Accidental Public Servant
Author: Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai
Publisher: African Books Collective
ISBN: 9788431461
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 714
Book Description
This is a story of Nigeria, told from the inside. After a successful career in the private sector, Nasir El-Rufai rose to the top ranks of Nigeria's political hierarchy, serving first as the privatization czar at the Bureau for Public Enterprises and then as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja under former President Olesegun Obasanjo. In this tell-all memoir, El-Rufai reflects on a life in public service to Nigeria, the enormous challenges faced by the country, and what can be done while calling on a new generation of leaders to take the country back from the brink of destruction. The shocking revelations disclosed by El-Rufai about the formation of the current leadership and the actions of prominent statesmen make this memoir required reading for anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of power politics in Africa's most populous nation.
Publisher: African Books Collective
ISBN: 9788431461
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 714
Book Description
This is a story of Nigeria, told from the inside. After a successful career in the private sector, Nasir El-Rufai rose to the top ranks of Nigeria's political hierarchy, serving first as the privatization czar at the Bureau for Public Enterprises and then as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja under former President Olesegun Obasanjo. In this tell-all memoir, El-Rufai reflects on a life in public service to Nigeria, the enormous challenges faced by the country, and what can be done while calling on a new generation of leaders to take the country back from the brink of destruction. The shocking revelations disclosed by El-Rufai about the formation of the current leadership and the actions of prominent statesmen make this memoir required reading for anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of power politics in Africa's most populous nation.