Power, politics and death by olusegun adeniyi goodreads. 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. Let me begin by sharing this story of a teacher who got lost in a rural area, and. 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. It was sold to the press and that the press bought it hook, line and sinker. In the book, obasanjo was quoted as saying he did not support jonathans reelection bid in 2015 not only because it was against he had earlier. Segun adeniyi, erstwhile presidential spokesman, is a popular. Segun adeniyi, chief press secretary to yaradua, confirmed that the president died. Here then lies the enduring significance of olusegun adeniyis new book, against the run of play.
A frontrow account of nigeria under the late president yaradua. In this book, olusegun adeniyi, one of nigerias leading newspaper columnists, editor of a newspaper and a gifted re porter with an eye for details has captured this dilemma in a style that is instructive for its simplicity and freshness. I expect atiku to sue obj for libel but he went begging him ogala okonjo. May 05, 2010 spokesman olusegun adeniyi said yar adua died at the aso rock presidential villa with his wife turai at his side. Edwin clark blasts obj for saying jonathan lacked trust and honour politics nairaland. Within these pages, that service fairly screams at you in excruciating detail. 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. Power, politics and death, the reasons for the troubles of nuhu ribadu in. This is a multipurpose magnificent architectural center built to memorialize the late shehu musa yar adua, one of nigerias foremost leaders. Olusegun adeniyi, has said he would have been more successful at his job. A journalist and writer, segun adeniyi was spokesman to president umaru musa yar adua s shortlived administration. Segun adeniyi had been the spokesman of the president and.
A journalist and writer, segun adeniyi was spokesman to president umaru musa yaraduas. Late president yaradua was elected to power in 2007, sponsored by another and two time nigerian president, olusegun obasanjo. This is a multipurpose magnificent architectural center built to memorialize the late shehu musa yaradua, one of nigerias foremost leaders. Segun adeniyi speaks on strategic miscalculation as yar. Segun adeniyis book, against the run of play contains. Shehu musa yaradua vice president of nigeria britannica. He said this was further corroborated by a former presidential spokesman, segun adeniyi in his book power, politics and death. President umaru yaraduas return from medical treatment in saudi arabia had raised. The issue of zoning has been with us ever since we got our independence from the british. Yaradua wilted away in office book by olusegun adeniyi. There are no limitations to create the duplicate of items or modules visible from the desktop submenu menu. My book writing experience segun adeniyi media career services. Jonathan didnt discredit my new book segun adeniyi.
In a statement quoted by news agencies, olusegun adeniyi, the presidential. Mr yaradua, 58, died at 9pm local time today at the aso rock presidential villa, presidential spokesman olusegun adeniyi said. Segun adeniyi speaks on strategic miscalculation as yaraduas spokesman. May 14, 2017 two things have brought my mind to this issue. With this award, the yaradua foundation is mobilizing. Adeniyi said that elrufai and others cooked it up to force the yaradua govt out. Another area where president yaraduas distinction shone through was his abiding faith in the rule of law. Download against the run of play by olusegun adeniyi pdf.
Nigerian observer 19 07 20 by nigerian observer issuu. Former yaradua spokesman shades obasanjo, praises jonathan. Chief edwin clark has lashed out at former president, chief olusegun obasanjo for comments he made about goodluck jonathan in segun adeniyis new book, against the run of play. Government spokesman olusegun adeniyi said president yaradua died with his wife, turai, at his side. However, beyond the familiar graveyard orations, the yaradua presidency, like all previous.
Shortly after mr yar adua s death was announced, people began arriving at the presidential villa in the capital abuja to pay their condolences. 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. President returns to nigeria, but not to work the new york times. He previously served as the governor of katsina from 1999 to 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. Mr adeniyi, his voice cracking, said mr yar adua s wife turai was. The fact most people ignore is that given the objection of his party to the use of the card reader. My regret working for yaradua segun adeniyi the sun. You lacked oshiomholes courage to face saraki, dogara, others my watch. The author, segun adeniyi did write that elrufai told him and others that there was nothing called the cabal. So during electioneering, it was a no go area because of the economy. Mar 18, 2017 newsrescue social media activist and former president goodluck jonathan media aide, reno omokri in facebook posts, called out governor elrufai over his insincerity in his 30 page memo to president buhari. Olusegun obasanjos military government 197679 who, amid international protests, was convicted in 1995 of conspiring to overthrow gen. From frying pan to fire olusegun adeniyi unveils new book.
May 29, 2017 a third observation on the book comes from one of the positive features of adeniyis advanced reporting in book form. My regret working for yaradua segun adeniyi the sun nigeria. The idea behind it is the fair and judicious rotation of power amongst the contending federating units. Umaru musa yaradua, president and commander in chief of nigerian armed forces is dead. I wrote the yar adua book because i knew i have story and i am lucky in that it is. Segun adeniyi, yar adua s 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. This book put to rest some rumors and falsehood surrounding the yaradua. Nigerian president yaradua passes away after long illness. Umaru yaradua was in office from 29 may 2007 5 may 2010 when he passed after a chronic illness.
Umaru musa yaradua 16 august 1951 5 may 2010 who was the president of nigeria from 2007 to 2010. He speaks to the interview about his place in the saga of his principals health at the time, his exit. He fo cuses on the difficult season of general sani abachas misrule. The amnesty was seen as mr yaraduas major achievement since coming to power in 2007, but it had been jeopardised by his absence. Former spokesman of the late president umaru musa yaradua and chairman of the editorial board of thisday newspapers, mr. Aug 21, 2014 the pm and president yar adua of nigeria duration. This edition features segun adeniyi, journalist, columnist and author of the acclaimed. Nairaland forum nairaland general politics edwin clark blasts obj for saying jonathan lacked trust and honour 947 views. Chief edwin clark has lashed out at former president, chief olusegun obasanjo for comments he made about goodluck jonathan in segun adeniyis new book.
Join facebook to connect with segun adeniyi and others you may know. He was a member of the peoples democratic party pdp. Power, politics and death by olusegun adeniyi sunshine bookseller. Adeniyi and other officials did not give a cause of death. Dec 15, 2016 nigerian president umaru musa yaradua, has died after a long illness, according to his office in abuja. Oct 23, 2017 former spokesman of the late president umaru musa yaradua and chairman of the editorial board of thisday newspapers, mr.
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. Adeniyi had earlier written a book after the death of yaradua. Olusegun adeniyi, the spokesman for president yaradua, later revealed in his book. Shortly after mr yaraduas death was announced, people began arriving at the presidential villa in the capital abuja to pay their condolences. May 06, 2010 government spokesman olusegun adeniyi said president yar adua died with his wife, turai, at his side. Power, politics and death kindle edition by adeniyi. I am particularly grateful to my brother and confidant, waziri adio, who. By joseph edgar two things have brought my mind to this issue. Adeniyi said that elrufai and others cooked it up to force the yaradua govt out of aso rock villa. On 30 may 2007, he was appointed by the late president umaru musa yar adua to be his special adviser on media and publicity, a. Clark accuses obasanjo of influencing adeniyis book to.
Russian, nigerian and south african presidents arrive for g8 summit duration. Segun adeniyi served as special adviser on communications to the late president umaru yaradua, for nearly three years. My regret working for late president umaru yaradua. Nov 23, 2009 in mr yar adua s absence, acting president jonathan has been reshuffling ministers, pledging to tackle power shortages and forging ahead with an amnesty for militants in the oilrich niger delta.
Endorsements olusegun adeniyi has done us a world of service, in many respects far more important than his work as spokesman for president umaru yaradua. Using segun adeniyis recent stopover at nvs as an example. My regret working for late president umaru yaradua segun. Sani abachas provisional ruling council and reestablish civilian rule. May 16, 2019 legalize it dont criticize it legalize it, yeah yeah and i will advertise it some call it tamjee some call it the weed some call it marijuana some of them call it ganja never mind, got to legalize it its good for the flu good for asthma good for tuberculosis even numara thrombosis go to. Shehu musa yaradua centre located at one memorial drive in abujas central business district, the yaradua centre serves as a hub for social and civic engagements in nigeria. 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. In a journalism career that started in january 1991 and has taken him through four media houses the guardian newspapers, african concord magazine, the concord press and thisday newspapers, adeniyi has authored eight books and writes the weekly column, the verdict. It is actually the first chapter in my book, 2011 and the hard bargain. Filled with political intrigue and revealing anecdotes, power, politics, and death chronicles the events segun adeniyi, yar adua s 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. Nigerian president umaru musa yaradua, has died after a long illness, according to his office in abuja. Against the run of play by olusegun adeniyi pdf download the controversial book titled against the run of play,where some dirty political secrets of the previous administrations in nigeria and most especially the alleged obama conspiracy with the northern governors to unseat former president goodluck jonathan. His latest book power politics and death, which happens to be his third, touches on the controversial days of president umaru yar adua. A life of service and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
I also appreciate messrs ferdinand agu, david edvebie and kingsley obiora for their support on this project. The mouth that nasir elrufai used to bite atiku abubakar, then olusegun obasanjo then umar yaradua then goodluck jonathan has now been used to bite president buhari. May 12, 2017 by joseph edgar two things have brought my mind to this issue. May 09, 2012 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. The former president was reacting to claims in against the run of play, a book which chronicles events leading to result of the 2015 presidential election, written by olusegun adeniyi, media aide to late president umaru yaradua. May 07, 2012 pdp presidential candidate umara yar adua interviewed on the bbc world service focus on africa programme. Like jumia, konga selling fake copies of olusegun adeniyis book.
May 01, 2017 against the run of play by olusegun adeniyi pdf download the controversial book titled against the run of play,where some dirty political secrets of the previous administrations in nigeria and most especially the alleged obama conspiracy with the northern governors to unseat former president goodluck jonathan. Segun adeniyis book and the ongoing health crises of our dear president. Pdp presidential candidate umara yaradua interviewed on the bbc world service focus on africa programme. The amnesty was seen as mr yar adua s major achievement since coming to power in 2007, but it had been jeopardised by his absence. Every region, every zone in nigeria can produce a president in terms of the human. Yaradua foundation, ms jacqueline farris and her able lieutenants, amara. They had the plane disembark in an area where there is no light, he said. I wrote the yaradua book because i knew i have story and i am lucky in that it is. Another important factor in this process is source credibility. Writer, journalist and former sa on media and publicity to the late president umaru musa yaradua. In that book titled power, politics and death he made some unpalatable remarks about you. A frontrow account of nigeria under president yaradua. Mr yar adua, 58, died at 9pm local time today at the aso rock presidential villa, presidential spokesman olusegun adeniyi said.
He died late wednesday evening, about 9 oclock at his official residence in the presidential villa, abuja. On his return, olusegun adeniyi was again given an appointment by thisday newspapers but this time as the chairman of the editorial board. I stood by yaradua in the worst of times theinterview. Adeniyi said that elrufai and others cooked it up to force the yar adua govt out of aso rock villa. Shehu musa yaradua foundation macarthur foundation. The issue of zoning has been with us ever since we. Olusegun adeniyis chilling and scary reflections on yar. Late nigeria president wilted away in office lagos, nigeria ap nigerias late president umaru yar adua 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. Obasanjos unguided missiles, by olusegun adeniyi news. Yaradua foundation, ms jacqueline farris and her able lieutenants, amara nwankpa and tunde ahmadu. Mr adeniyi, his voice cracking, said mr yaraduas wife turai was.
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. Exploring implosion in segun adeniyis against the run of. Chief edwin clark lashed at obasanjo for saying jonathan lacked trust and honour he accused obasanjo of initiating corruption in the country the ijaw chieftain said the former president lacked the honour to criticise anyone chief edwin clark has lashed out at former president, chief olusegun obasanjo for comments he made about goodluck jonathan in segun adeniyis new book. With the death of president umaru yaradua, and the swearing in of acting president goodluck jonathan, nigerias power struggle should be over unfortunately, with. Power, politics and death by olusegun adeniyi, prestige books, kachifo. Adeniyi, who joined thisday newspaper in january 1999 as deputy editor of the saturday newspaper, rose to become editor of the sunday thisday and in august 2005, he was appointed the editor of the thisday title paper.
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. Spokesman olusegun adeniyi said yaradua died at the aso rock presidential villa with his wife turai at his side. Edwin clark blasts obj for saying jonathan lacked trust. Olusegun adeniyi, celebrated journalist and one of nigerias bestselling. Olusegun adeniyi is a graduate of international relations from obafemi awolowo university, ileife and holds a masters in international law and diplomacy from the university of lagos. Sep 24, 2007 another important factor in this process is source credibility. Power politics and death pdf best books to read about human psychology, politics and death, an exciting new book by olusegun adeniyi. Power, politics and death, an exciting new book by olusegun adeniyi, provides an insiders account of the late president yaraduathe man and the. Previous support enabled it to deploy an election monitoring platform which significantly contributed to the outcome of the 2015 general elections. Late umaru yaradua in this regard, as invoked in the national discussion, left a good and important legacy. As the senior special adviser to president umar yaradua, one can rightly assume that his principal is the president of nigeria.
One such question would be whether the ten or so theatres of absurdity cited in support of the thesis of the inevitability of jonathans defeat, individually or collectively. In mr yaraduas absence, acting president jonathan has been reshuffling ministers, pledging to tackle power shortages and forging ahead with an amnesty for militants in the oilrich niger delta. A third observation on the book comes from one of the positive features of adeniyis advanced reporting in book form. Abiodun martins, mrs abiola akobeajibolu, segun salami and tolu salami. Olusegun adeniyi is the author of the critically acclaimed book power, politics and death.
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