Umaru musa yaradua 16 august 1951 5 may 2010 was the th president of the federal republic of nigeria. According to the book, yaradua dismissed the allegation against his. The presidential spokesman, segun adeniyi, merely issued a statement announcing yaradua was going on a medical vacation, again provoking a debate and pressure on the government to say exactly the. Olusegun adeniyi, chairman of thisday editorial board, is dead. Selfcondemnation by obasanjo in adeniyis book vanguard news. Segun adeniyis book and the ongoing health crises of our dear president.
At the launch of book at yaradua centre, abuja, in november, adeniyi narrated how the personal experiences of the deceased inspired him to. Sani abachas provisional ruling council and reestablish civilian rule. From frying pan to fire olusegun adeniyi unveils new book. A frontrow account of nigeria under president yaradua. Yaradua was born to an elite fulani family, and his birthplace was an. Scholar at the weatherhead center for international affairs, harvard university where he. Olusegun adeniyi loses younger brother whose immigration. Olusegun adeniyis chilling and scary reflections on yar. A front row account of nigeria under the late president yar adua, by segun adeniyi by muhammad danjuma the book, with the title power, politics and death has opened yet another chapter which has shown how the politics of this country is and has further underscored the extent of lack of trust among the various tribes and regions that make up the nigerian nation. He was governor of katsina state in northern nigeria from 29 may 1999 to 28 may 2007 he was declared the winner of the controversial nigerian presidential election held on 21 april 2007, and was sworn in on 29 may 2007. The axis formed by the beginning and end of the bridge points directly to the national assembly. Writer, journalist and former sa on media and publicity to the late president umaru musa yaradua. Olusegun adeniyi loses younger brother whose immigration story. Umaru musa yaradua, president and commander in chief of nigerian armed forces is dead.
Olusegun adeniyi, former spokesman of the late president umaru musa yaradua, says he would have been a more effective spokesman if he was closer to turai, his principals wife. Olusegun adeniyi, a former editor of thisday and currently. Power, politics and death, the book by olusegun adeniyi which. The 110bed isolation center at mobolaji johnoson, stadium. Power, politics and death by olusegun adeniyi goodreads.
Olusegun adeniyi in his book power, politics and deatha frontrow account of nigeria under the late president yar aduapublished by the lagos based kachifo limited is a wellwritten, thoroughly researched and detailed account of the presidency of late umaru musa yar adua, nigerias president who died while in office. Umaru musa yaradua, nigerian politician who served as president of nigeria 200710. Obasanjos unguided missiles, by olusegun adeniyi news. Bbc news yaradua returns but nigeria deputy stays in charge.
Why i picked goodluck jonathan instead of odili for yar. Late president yaradua was elected to power in 2007, sponsored by another and two time nigerian president, olusegun obasanjo. Mr yaradua went to a saudi arabian hospital on november 24, 2009, to receive treatment for what officials described as a severe. Former spokesman of the late president umaru musa yaradua and chairman of the editorial board of thisday newspapers, mr. Olusegun adeniyi is a graduate of international relations from obafemi awolowo. Expresident jonathan says information in segun adeniyis. It is also significant, and i was made to understand, that while segun adeniyi might have satisfied himself by rushing to write his book, yaraduas family, friends and most members of his administration were neither amused nor pleased with it for a number of reasons. Olusegun adeniyi, former spokesman of the late president umaru musa yar adua, says he would have been a more effective spokesman if he was closer to turai, his principals wife. My regret working for late president umaru yaradua. President yaradua wishes to reassure all nigerians that on account of their unceasing prayers and by the special grace of god, his health has greatly improved, the presidents spokesman, olusegun adeniyi, said in a statement.
Here then lies the enduring significance of olusegun adeniyis new book, against the run of play. So with the trial of the yaradua and other families during that period, was the greater trial of the nation. Segun adeniyi speaks on strategic miscalculation as yar. In a book, against the run of play, written by a former yaraduas spokesman, mr segun adeniyi, which is to be launched today in lagos, chief obasanjo confirmed that odili, a former governor of. Olusegun adeniyi loses younger brother whose immigration story inspired his latest book. My take on it is that the book as presented contains many distorted claims on the 2015 presidential election by many of the respondents. Former president olusegun obasanjo, in segun adeniyis book. Segun adeniyi powered by covenant christian centre. Africa at harvard universitys weatherhead center for international affairs. I have just read segun adeniyis new book, against the run of play which has. Certain that there was more to the story beyond the headlines, i had to work my contacts in the.
Excerpts from the presentation of my new book from frying pan to fire at the shehu musa yaradua centre, abuja. How yaradua beat elrufai to become nigerias president in 2007 duration. Join facebook to connect with segun adeniyi and others you may know. His inauguration marked the first time in the countrys history that an elected civilian head of state had transferred power to another. Olusegun adeniyi is currently the chairman of the editorial board of thisday newspapers. Umaru yaradua was in office from 29 may 2007 5 may 2010 when he passed after a chronic illness. Thanks of a more personal nature are due thisday chairman, mr nduka. Segun adeniyi had been the spokesman of the president and. He died late wednesday evening, about 9 oclock at his official residence in the presidential villa, abuja. Mr yaradua, a muslim, will be buried tomorrow, mr adeniyi said. He was a member of the peoples democratic party pdp. At the launch of book at yar adua centre, abuja, in november, adeniyi narrated how the personal experiences of the deceased inspired him to write the book.
Expresident jonathan says information in segun adeniyis book distorted former president goodluck jonathan has described, as riddled with distorted information, mr. Shehu musa yaradua vice president of nigeria britannica. Exploring implosion in segun adeniyis against the run of. Readers also get the inside story on yaradua himself. Power, politics and death kindle edition by adeniyi, olusegun, books, prestige, kachifo. Clark accuses obasanjo of influencing adeniyis book to.
The fact most people ignore is that given the objection of his party to the use of the card reader. I recounted my own experience in my book on the yaradua years. Jonathan speaks on olusegun adeniyis book, says against the. Sowore, sss and national security by olusegun adeniyi. Segun adeniyi, yaraduas spokesman, takes us behind the scenes of the former nigerian presidents mysterious disappearance to a saudi hospital in late 2009 and his even more mysterious return to the country in 2010. A front row account of nigeria under the late president umaru musa yaradua. A life of service and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Olusegun obasanjos military government 197679 who, amid international protests, was convicted in 1995 of conspiring to overthrow gen. In this book, olusegun adeniyi, one of nigerias leading newspaper columnists, editor of a newspaper and a gifted reporter with an eye for details has captured this dilemma, in a style that is instructive for its simplicity and freshness. Adeniyi, who is also a former spokesman for the late president umaru musa yaradua, had said that the idea for the book sunk in when he decided to research into why it is difficult for incumbent. Chapters books limited, f7 omega centre, aminu kano crescent, wuse ii. Home intervention academy exploring implosion in segun adeniyis against the. Clark accuses obasanjo of influencing adeniyis book to ridicule ijaw. The reproduction rights society of nigeria, repronig has raised the alarm that hackers have made electronic copies of against the run of play, a book recently published by a former spokesperson to late president umar musa yaradua, segun adeniyi. The shehu musa yaradua foundation was established by the friends, family and associates of shehu yaradua to honour the legacy of one of nigerias foremost contemporary leaders and inspire future generations with his life of service. Dignitaries from different parts of the country attended the book launch at yaradua centre, abuja, on thursday. Dignitaries from different parts of the country attended the book launch at yar adua centre, abuja, on thursday.
Power, politics and death kindle edition by olusegun adeniyi. Olusegun adeniyi born 6 november 1965 is a nigerian journalist, current chair of the editorial board of thisday newspapers and a former presidential spokesman for the late president umaru musa yar adua. According to the book, yar adua dismissed the allegation against his. Umaru musa yaradua president of nigeria britannica. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. His latest book power politics and death, which happens to be his third, touches on the controversial days of president umaru yar adua. The book, i believe, will necessitate the conversation on migration and. Former president olusegun obasanjo has revealed why he picked goodluck jonathan instead of peter odili, as president umaru yaraduas running mate.
Jonathan speaks on olusegun adeniyis book, says against. Adeniyi had earlier written a book after the death of yaradua. Since it is understood that he did not loot the media budget under his care during his time as the late president yaraduas media aide, it stands to reason that he is a good guy and he. A frontrow account of nigeria under president yar adua. Power, politics and death kindle edition by adeniyi. Filled with political intrigue and revealing anecdotes, power, politics, and. Olusegun adeniyi born 6 november 1965 is a nigerian journalist, current chair of the editorial board of thisday newspapers and a former presidential spokesman for the late president umaru musa yaradua. Hackers pirate segun adeniyis new book online the icir. Sowore, dss and national security by olusegun adeniyi. The tragedy of irregular migration olusegun adeniyi medium. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading power, politics and death. The yaradua foundation engages citizens, policymakers and other stakeholders to promote national unity, good governance and a just. Not only is adeniyi a poor apologist, but he also did not do a good job of denigrating obasanjo.
The last 100 days of general sani abacha is a book by olusegun adeniyi, a political drama in nigeria under one of africas most corrupt and brutal military dictatorship. Omoyele sowore, dss and national security by olusegun adeniyi. Olusegun adeniyi, has said he would have been more successful at his job. Segun adeniyi, attends, reads from his published book and discuss on some issues arises during late president yaradua episode in government at 14th labaf 2012. It is a symbol of shehu musa yaraduas life, work and legacy. This book put to rest some rumors and falsehood surrounding the yaradua administration. Selfcondemnation by obasanjo in adeniyis book vanguard. Late umaru yaradua in this regard, as invoked in the national discussion, left a good and important legacy. The summary of it is that on 5th may 2009, there was a rerun election ordered by the court of appeal in just two local governments to complete a closely fought gubernatorial election in ekiti state between the then incumbent governor segun oni of the peoples democratic party. In addition, those who knew yaradua had pointed out that the man was.
By joseph edgar two things have brought my mind to this issue. According to him, the book showed that the jonathan regime was its own worst enemy, adding that it took a lot of hard work to lose the election but not from the opposition. Harvard weatherhed centre for international affairs, dr kathleen molony. Segun adeniyi, who is a poor apologist for yar adua, made almost every case of reversal worse in his book.
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