The second part of the book which deals with the illegal immigration of agboola, the. The thesis from the twelvechapter book is that the defeat of. Dec 08, 2011 olusegun adeniyi, a former editor of thisday and currently chairman of its editorial board, was appointed special adviser to the president on communications on may 30, 2007, a position he held until may 5, 2010, when his boss, president umaru musa yaradua died. How african migrants risk everything in their futile search for a better. Apr 27, 2017 adeniyi s book, entitled, against the run of play, is the most eloquent single contemporary repository of why former president goodluck jonathan had to go. Even the recollection of his concession telephone conversation with his successor tallies with mine since all the people i said were with him were the same names he. Segun adeniyi, yaraduas spokesman, takes us behind the scenes of the former nigerian presidents.
Not against the run of play, by azu ishiekwene premium. Smashwords about olusegun adeniyi, author of power. My new book against the run of play wasnt all about. Ijaw leader, chief edwin clark has accused former president olusegun obasanjo of deliberately trying to incite nigerians against another former president, goodluck jonathan, by spreading falsehood. Azuh arinze adds to his collection of literary works as he. How african migrants risk everything in their futile search for a better life in europe. He held on to his views of nigerias future with magisterial certainty. May 01, 2017 is an investigative news platform that tracks news on nigerian economy, business, politics, financial and africa and global economy. Free download of power politics and death by segun adeniyi. The ake arts and book festival is an annual literary, cultural and arts event that was founded in 20 by the nigerian writer lola shoneyin, taking place in abeokuta, nigeria. Obasanjo expresident telling lies about jonathan, edwin. Goodluck ebele jonathan was upended in the 2015 presidential election. Articles by olusegun adeniyi thisday journalist muck rack.
Ng has partnered with renonwned author olusegun adeniyi, a nigerian. May 10, 2017 the twelve chapter book, against the run of play how an incumbent president was defeated in nigeria by olusegun adeniyi is the latest attempt to chronicle how dr. Nov 22, 2018 the author, olusegun adeniyi however, let me say straightaway that jonathans book vindicated everything that i wrote on the 2015 general election, against the run of play. This afternoon i finished olusegun adeniyis from frying pan to fire how african migrants risk.
Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Azuh arinze unveils two new books the eagle online. In abuja, the combined forces of alhaji aliko dangote, mr tony elumelu, alhaji abdulsamad rabiu, prince arthur eze, hajiya bola shagaya and mr femi otedola will present aisha buhari. The book by olusegun adeniyi tells of how the ill leader became a political pawn in a charade that saw soldiers deployed without authorization and rumors of a possible coup float among the elite in. 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. Bring your club to amazon book clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Now joes husband belongs to the ages, by dare babarinsa. Clark accuses obasanjo of influencing adeniyis book to. A new book that outlines how an incumbent president was defeated in nigeria. How an incumbent president was defeated in nigeria. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading power, politics and death. Olusegun adeniyi born 6 november 1965 is a nigerian journalist, current chair of the editorial board of thisday newspapers and a former presidential spokesman to the late president umaru musa yaradua.
My take on it is that the book as presented, contains many distorted claims on the 2015 presidential election by many of the respondents. Yaradua wilted away in office book by olusegun adeniyi. View olusegun adeniyi s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Olusegun adeniyi, born on 6 november 1965 in ileife, nigeria, is a nigerian journalist, current chair of the editorial board of thisday newspapers and a former presidential spokesman for the. Ijaw national leader, chief edwin kiagbodo clark has blasted former president olusegun obasanjo, accusing him of influencing the publication of the book. Power, politics and death, an exciting new book by olusegun adeniyi, provides an insiders account of the late president yaraduathe man and the presidentas never told. Aisha buhari and the other book by olusegun adeniyi. This book offers the reader a narrative explanation and an unusual insight into the major human and. Jonathan didnt discredit my new book segun adeniyi. Azuh arinze unveils two new books thecitizen its all. Olusegun adeniyi, born on 6 november 1965 in ileife, nigeria, is a nigerian. Not against the run of play by azu ishiekwene sahara.
Despite protestation from my friend, waziri adio who has been her greatest supporter and encourager right from the beginning, i had warned my wife when this whole idea started three years ago that on no account should it get to the media. The new theatre commander of operation lafiya dole, major general olusegun adeniyi, while taking over at the maimalari cantonment in maiduguri the borno stat. Power, politics and death, an ebook by olusegun adeniyi. Olusegun adeniyi, celebrated journalist and one of nigerias bestselling authors, has unveiled from frying pan to fire. In the foreword written by the chairman, thisday editorial board, olusegun adeniyi, he described the book as a fascinating collection that would inspire and fire the imagination of its readers. Clark tackles obasanjo over jonathan premium times nigeria. If you follow the political scene in nigeria closely youd know that there are some secrets hidden from even wikileaks. How african migrants risk everything in their futile search for a better life in europe and read it. Amatala and other unforgotten children, by olusegun adeniyi. Read against the run of play online by olusegun adeniyi books. I have many in my study that i could not read beyond the first two pages. Dec, 2011 this is my first book from this author, and i have to say it is one i enjoyed so much.
Late nigeria president wilted away in office lagos, nigeria ap nigerias late president umaru yaradua grew so weak while in office he needed once to be carried by a soldier off a runway during a state visit to togo, ultimately becoming unable to speak in the last weeks of his life, according to a new book by his former spokesman. Olusegun adeniyi chief digital officer wema bank plc. Edwin clark slams obasanjo, defends jonathan omojuwa. This is a book that all nigerians at the very least should read. Nigeria removes commander of counterterror operation. Adeniyi who authored the new book that chronicles how mr.
Here then lies the enduring significance of olusegun adeniyis new book, against the run of play. The chairman of the editorial board of thisday newspaper, olusegun adeniyi, has said former president goodluck jonathan did not debunk claims made in his new book, against the run of play. 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. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover olusegun s connections and jobs at similar companies. From frying pan to fire olusegun adeniyi unveils new book. Shop the latest titles by olusegun adeniyi at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Ikheloa you should get a copy of olusegun adeniyis new book, from frying pan to fire. Clark slams obasanjo over attacks on jonathan, ijaw nation. Ng has partnered with renonwned author olusegun adeniyi, a nigerian journalist, writer and former presidential spokesman to launch his latest book naked. Against the run of play takes an intense look at nigerian politics at a time when an entrenched political party was defeated in a presidential election after 16 unbroken years in power. As a matter of fact, the reactions generated by the book does not only has a significant impact on nations political space but it has added to the existing literature on nigerias political history. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. Smashwords power, politics and death a book by olusegun.
The former minister of information stated this in an open letter addressed to obasanjo, over his remarks in olusegun adeniyi s new book, against the run of play. With 93,249 new cases, india near last covid peak over 16m coronavirus vaccine doses administered in turkey palestine confirms 24 new deaths due to coronavirus. A front row account of nigeria under the late president umaru musa yaradua. But it was not a big public issue, essentially because the country has a history of dealing with such cases. Being a journalist, segun adeniyi s rendering of the internal politics of the administration and unfortunate demise of president yaradua is as straightforward as it could be. I am an award winning artistcumart educator, so passionate about helping kids harnessing their gods given talents. Power, politics and death by olusegun adeniyi if you follow the political scene in nigeria closely youd know that there are some secrets hidden from even wikileaks. Goodluck ebele jonathan was ousted in the 2015 presidential election. Segun adeniyi has apologised for the error of judgement. I am therefore not surprised that olusegun adeniyi has now fulfilled his promise to you by writing a new book titled against the run of play where he now used his new book to give you more room to insult the ijaw people and to authenticate your three volume book under my watch. In the book, which was released in april 2020, mr adeniyi who is currently the. Power, politics and death by olusegun adeniyi goodreads. M y goal has always been to increase students motivation, awareness and understanding of the arts, and to inspire the next generation of artists, creative individuals and art lovers. May 08, 2017 the twelve chapters book, against the run of play how an incumbent president was defeated in nigeria is the latest attempt by olusegun adeniyi to chronicle how dr.
Arinze announced the launch of his literary pieces, entitled. This was 8th february 2001 when the thisday board of editors and top management were at the villa to. This is my first book from this author, and i have to say it is one i enjoyed so much. For instance, in july 2014, indonesias anticorruption court sentenced the former head of the countrys. Despite a few typographical errors, its been a pleasure reading through the 241 pages and accompanying appendixes of about 80 pages. Olusegun adeniyi, providing an insiders account of the man. The book explores the success stories of these individuals, and also provides key insights into their lives. A life of coincidences written by senator enyi abaribe at the public presentation in abuja on 1st march, 202. Sex for grades in african universities by olusegun. Although it has featured new and established writers from acr. The book of goodluck jonathan by olusegun adeniyi elombahnews. Next post segun adeniyi withdraws book on sex for grade.
The documents splashed in the book help to enrich his narrative. Not against the run of play by azu ishiekwene sahara reporters. Author of four books the last 100 days of abacha, fortress on quicksand, abiolas travails, and politricks, he is a founding. I received several calls from nigeria recently while in london about a new book being presented by mr. The ijaw leader was reacting to statements credited to obasanjo in a book recently published by former presidential spokesman, olusegun adeniyi. Obasanjos claims in the new book were false and despicable. Adeniyi shares ordeal of soldiers on fight against boko haramwatch more. Power, politics and death kindle edition by adeniyi. I promised financial support and when necessary rally close friends but it should. In an open letter to the former leader, clark said.
Jonathan lost the 2015 presidential election, said the former president only debunked claims made by other respondents in the book. Adeniyi, spokesman for the late president, tells of president yaraduas time in office in. Olusegun adeniyis against the run of play a critical. Olusegun adeniyi books list of books by author olusegun adeniyi. I am prince olusegun adeniyi, a christian, nigerian and i love my country nigeria.
About the book despite the adoption of policies to combat sexual. The last 100 days of abacha by olusegun adeniyi goodreads. Olusegun adeniyi, born on 6 november 1965 in ileife, nigeria, 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. How an incumbent president was defeated in nigeria, which can be. Enter a fourdigit security passcode that you can use to access. Sometimes in november 2014, i received a mail from someone who introduced herself as mrs helga mb a kwenosiri, a senior official at nafdac and daughter of the second republic. The twelve chapters book, against the run of play how an incumbent president was defeated in nigeria is the latest attempt by olusegun adeniyi to chronicle how dr. Ng has partnered with renonwned author olusegun adeniyi, a. Power, politics and death kindle edition by adeniyi, olusegun, books, prestige, kachifo. Bookhouse company, 2005 military government 236 pages.
Publisher azuh arinze unveils two new books news of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Power, politics and death, an exciting new book by olusegun adeniyi, provides an insiders account of the late president yaraduathe man and the presidentas never told before. Olusegun adeniyi author of power, politics and death. Olusegun adeniyi s against the run of play at once captured the bleak essence of nigerian politics or politiricks as he put it elsewhere and paints a vivid picture of the challenges of governance and how these have combined to arrest the countrys growth and development a quintessential treasure trove for those seeking to make sense of our tortuous journey of national selfdiscovery. The book may not have provided much of new info, but the details provided about. Two heavyweight books will be publicly presented in nigeria today, one in lagos and the other in abuja. It is interesting that after many years of working with radical old men and indeed some few women who never believe in giving up on their ideas, yinka odumakin almost became one of them.
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