A Palace coup is one in which the sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force is carried out by individuals in positions of authority who are themselves part and parcel of the ruling regime. In other words, one group of members of the Palace court seizes control from another group while the …
A Palace coup is one in which the sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force is carried out by individuals in positions of authority who are themselves part and parcel of the ruling regime. In other words, one group of members of the Palace court seizes control from another group while the …
(An Abridged Version) INTRODUCTION What is the Military Question? The military has an unrivaled capacity to project force. This makes it an important tool for asserting state authority, enforcing the rule of law, and protecting the nation against external aggression. Unfortunately, such power, if not properly managed, can also pose a serious threat against civil authority …
The Coup Against Gowon – Epilogue FROM KAMPALA TO LOME TO LONDON AND BACK TO NIGERIA It is my expectation that General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) will publish his memoirs some day. When that eagerly awaited event takes place, much more will fall into place than has so far been possible based on available literature, personal …
“I need not tell you what horror, what devastation and what extreme human suffering will attend the use of force. When it is all over and the smoke and dust have lifted, and the dead are buried, we shall find, as other people have found, that it has all been futile, entirely futile, in solving …
For those who like to read such material, there is a huge international industry for military magazines. In Britain for example, there are numerous military interest magazines. They include Army publications like Armourer, British Army Review, Fort Guards Magazine, Honorable Artillery Company Journal, Journal of the Royal Artillery, Journal of the Royal Highland Fusiliers, Journal of the Royal …
Text of a keynote speech delivered at the Nigerian Independence Day Celebration sponsored by the Nigerian Women Association in Columbia, South Carolina on October 3, 1998 at the Holiday Inn Express, 773 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210. INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND Thank you very much for inviting me to deliver the keynote address to the Nigerian community …
The Midwest Invasion of 1967: Lessons for Today’s Geopolitics Read More »
PART 1 – January 1966 Mutiny MAJOR E. A. IFEAJUNA (Infantry/Signals) Major Ifeajuna, graduate of University College Ibadan, Mons Officer Cadet School trained, was the overall leader of the January 15 mutiny and operational commander of Lagos activities. Along with Major Okafor and Captain Oji he was a member of the original core of conspirators which …
The Key Players of the 1966 Rebellions-Where Are They Today? Read More »
New SOJA Vol 27 37/43 Apr – Jun 2003 The third issue of the newest magazine of the Nigerian Army, NewSOJA is in circulation. Once again the Editorial team has produced an outstanding journal, printed with exemplary quality. The front cover is adorned with a dominant photograph of General Alexander O. Ogomudia (of the Signals Corps) handing over, as …
October 16, 2004 Indications are that Major General Martin Adamu (rtd), N/142, one time acting Chief of Staff (Army) (July 1975) and later GOC of the 2nd Division (August 1975 to June 1978) has joined his ancestors. He joined the Army on April 1st 1960 and was commissioned 2/Lt on March 3rd, 1961 after officer …
