I've always been quite curious about history in general and Nigerian history specifically (obviously). The first Nigerian historical book I read was Max Sioullun's Oil, Politics, and Violence.

It detailed Nigeria under military rule, but that was it.

I'm a millennial(almost Gen Z). So, while I was politically aware from the period of Goodluck Jonathan's presidency till date, I barely remembered what happened during the Obasanjo years.

So, I did the next best thing - went to Wikipedia. The Wikipedia entries for Nigerian history are quite sparse, but I remember seeing this book on the list of references.

I did a cursory Google search and didn't find it online. Since the author was foreign, I imagined that I would have to shell out dollars to buy the book off Amazon at some indeterminate time in the future.

Imagine my elation when I was browsing through the archives of Sunshine Booksellers and I saw the book, along with many other gems.

I didn't think twice before getting a copy. The book was worth it.

The book traces Obasanjo's history from the years before Nigerian independence till he left office in 2007.

I usually use about a month to read non-fiction books, but I finished this in about two weeks. It could be because I was reading a hard copy(which I find easier to read for some reason).

It could also be because the book was narratively similar to fiction. It had multiple arcs, which now that I think about it, reminds me of an anime with Obasanjo the "Naruto".

There were multiple arcs in the book. The Civil War arc. The Military Rule arc. The Abacha and imprisonment arc, and finally to wrap up the story, there was the return as civilian president arc.

The final arc had as much tension and excitement as the final arc of any anime. I remember feeling a bit solemn when I finished the book.

This is a book I would whole heartedly recommend. It's still in stock at Sunshine Booksellers, and you can order it here: https://sunshinebookseller.com/product/obasanjo-nigeria-and-the-world/

olyrayy:
I've always been quite curious about history in general and Nigerian history specifically (obviously). The first Nigerian historical book I read was Max Sioullun's Oil, Politics, and Violence.

It detailed Nigeria under military rule, but that was it.

I'm a millennial(almost Gen Z). So, while I was politically aware from the period of Goodluck Jonathan's presidency till date, I barely remembered what happened during the Obasanjo years.

So, I did the next best thing - went to Wikipedia. The Wikipedia entries for Nigerian history are quite sparse, but I remember seeing this book on the list of references.

I did a cursory Google search and didn't find it online. Since the author was foreign, I imagined that I would have to shell out dollars to buy the book off Amazon at some indeterminate time in the future.

Imagine my elation when I was browsing through the archives of Sunshine Booksellers and I saw the book, along with many other gems.

I didn't think twice before getting a copy. The book was worth it.

The book traces Obasanjo's history from the years before Nigerian independence till he left office in 2007.

I usually use about a month to read non-fiction books, but I finished this in about two weeks. It could be because I was reading a hard copy(which I find easier to read for some reason).

It could also be because the book was narratively similar to fiction. It had multiple arcs, which now that I think about it, reminds me of an anime with Obasanjo the "Naruto".

There were multiple arcs in the book. The Civil War arc. The Military Rule arc. The Abacha and imprisonment arc, and finally to wrap up the story, there was the return as civilian president arc.

The final arc had as much tension and excitement as the final arc of any anime. I remember feeling a bit solemn when I finished the book.

This is a book I would whole heartedly recommend. It's still in stock at Sunshine Booksellers, and you can order it here: https://sunshinebookseller.com/product/obasanjo-nigeria-and-the-world/

General Obasanjo The Hypocrite, The Architect of the destruction of modern day Nigeria.

The man is a curse on Nigeria.

buckeyemedia:
General Obasanjo The Hypocrite, The Architect of the destruction of modern day Nigeria.

The man is a curse on Nigeria.

How?

Nigeria was doing well under the PDP until 2015.

olyrayy:


How?

Nigeria was doing well under the PDP until 2015.

A self righteous hypocrite, ITT himself.