A fellow at the weatherhead centre for international affairs, harvard university and a senior fellow of the nigeria leadership initiative nli and a founding member of the national stakeholder working group of the nigeria extractive industry. 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. I had read the bit published today in the introduction to your book, but it was fun reading it all over again. We all must have seen this book coming when adeniyi started the attempt at imagerehab in newspapers and news website, including the muchvisited saharareporters. Spokesman olusegun adeniyi said yar adua died at the aso rock presidential villa with his wife turai at his side. 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 five books and writes the weekly column, the verdict. He died late wednesday evening, about 9 oclock at his official residence in the presidential villa, abuja. Late umaru yaradua in this regard, as invoked in the national discussion, left a good and important legacy. Late president yaradua was elected to power in 2007, sponsored by another and two time nigerian president, olusegun obasanjo. 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, the spokesman for president yaradua, later revealed in his book. Power, politics and death kindle edition by adeniyi. The book is an account of his loss of the 2015 presidential election. 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. 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. Dec 11, 2014 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. Segun adeniyis book, against the run of play contains. Former president olusegun obasanjo has disclosed why he opposed the reelection of immediate past president, mr. Writer, journalist and former sa on media and publicity to the late president umaru musa yaradua. And we mourned the death of tafida not with tears of rage or hatred but with prayers and celebration of allahs praise. Obasanjos reasons are contained in a book, against the run of play, written by mr. Power, politics and death by olusegun adeniyi sunshine bookseller. In a book a dozen tips for media relations which coincidentally also has an.
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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. Segun adeniyi had been the spokesman of the president and. Browse profiles of historical people with the adeniyi last name. Within these pages, that service fairly screams at you in excruciating detail. 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. The fact most people ignore is that given the objection of his party to the use of the card reader. The book, i believe, will necessitate the conversation on migration and.
Umaru musa yaradua, nigerian politician who served as president of nigeria 200710. In addition, those who knew yaradua had pointed out that the man was. Read against the run of play by olusegun adeniyi for free with a 30. Opposition yet to prove it can win buhari segun adeniyi. Former president olusegun obasanjo, in segun adeniyis book.
Olusegun adeniyi, yaraduas spokesman, takes u n2,000. The tragedy of irregular migration olusegun adeniyi medium. During yaraduas health crisis, stories were flying around about a cabal supposedly led by turai yaradua who purportedly held the nation to ransom. Olusegun obasanjos military government 197679 who, amid international protests, was convicted in 1995 of conspiring to overthrow gen. The former special adviser on media and publicity to the late president umaru musa yaradua, olusegun adeniyi, on thursday said the opposition parties had yet to.
Adeniyi and other officials did not give a cause of death. A third observation on the book comes from one of the positive features of adeniyis advanced reporting in book form. Jun 22, 2009 the photo essay exposes the lies, greed and deceptive public image cultivated by the yaradua family. On his return, olusegun adeniyi was again given an appointment by thisday newspapers but this time as the chairman of the editorial board. Power, politics and death, an exciting new book by olusegun adeniyi, provides an insiders account of the late president yaraduathe man and the. Olusegun adeniyi born 6 november 1965 is a nigerian journalist. 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. Former yaradua spokesman shades obasanjo, praises jonathan.
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At the launch of segun adeniyis power, politics and death, governor of edo state, comrade adams oshiomhole displayed his penchant for boastful, irrational and incoherent outburst in its most. Segun adeniyi, chairman of the editorial board of thisday newspapers. Spokesman olusegun adeniyi said yaradua died at the aso rock presidential villa with his wife turai at his side. Mr segun adeniyi please spare us the agony of your. The imo road to happiness news express nigeria website. 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. The tears we shed were of pity for those of us who, when bestowed with power by allah, chose to misuse it in an unjust and misguided. Apr 29, 2017 the book is an account of his loss of the 2015 presidential election. Olusegun adeniyi, yar aduas spokesman, takes us behind the scenes of the former presidents mysterious. Segun adeniyi, former spokesman to late president yar adua but changed my mind because that would be throwing my money hard earned away. Segun adeniyi, who is a poor apologist for yaradua, made almost. Dec 07, 2017 however, while this piece may have been provoked by the late tafida katsina for whom friends, political associates led by his former boss, obasanjo and family members will gather tomorrow at the shehu musa yaradua centre in abuja to mark the 20th anniversary of his death, the story of his life and career is for another day.
May 29, 2017 a third observation on the book comes from one of the positive features of adeniyis advanced reporting in book form. It is also significant, and i was made to understand, that while segun adeniyi might have satisfied himself by rushing to write his book, yar adua s family, friends and most members of his administration were neither amused nor pleased with it for a number of reasons. The photo essay exposes the lies, greed and deceptive public image cultivated by the yaradua family. A life of service and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. It was sold to the press and that the press bought it hook, line and sinker. Blog on news story, yar adua returns tola adenle unrated authoradmin. Segun adeniyi speaks on strategic miscalculation as yar. In this excerpt from his book power, politics and death a front row account of nigeria under president umaru musa yaradua, the journalist chronicled some behindthescene narration of how. The presidential spokesman, segun adeniyi, merely issued a statement announcing yar adua was going on a medical vacation, again provoking a debate and pressure on the government to say exactly the. May 05, 2017 as we reminisce on former president yar adua s death 7 years ago today, we flashback on the politics that surrounded yar adua s health and his eventual. The author, segun adeniyi did write that elrufai told him and others that there was nothing called the cabal. Not only is adeniyi a poor apologist, but he also did not do. Power,politics and death by olusegun adeniyi spine and label.
Sani abachas provisional ruling council and reestablish civilian rule. Dec 11, 2014 by olusegun adeniyi segun adeniyi, who is a poor apologist for yaradua, made almost every case of reversal worse in his book. Olusegun adeniyi was the former presidential spokesman for the late president umaru musa yaradua and current chairman of the editorial board of thisday newspapers. 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. 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. 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. The ssdi is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. Olusegun adeniyis chilling and scary reflections on yar. Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in your family tree. For several hours the air was thick with the speculation that ailing president umaru yaradua had passed on. 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.
Power, politics and death, gave a vivid account of what often happened. Search ends when sharing starts if you already know the meaning of umaru yaradua in english or in any other language, please contribute that will helpful for other users, also you can edit any data like gender, pronunciation and origin to improve accuracy. Yaradua was born into a titled fulani family in katsina. Umaru musa yaradua, president and commander in chief of nigerian armed forces is dead. Yaradua wilted away in office book by olusegun adeniyi. Apr 01, 2012 a front row account of nigeria under the late president yaradua, 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. Yaradua was born to an elite fulani family, and his birthplace was an. Olusegun adeniyi is the author of the critically acclaimed book power, politics and death. Column given that the late president umaru musa yaradua showed me much. 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. His inauguration marked the first time in the countrys history that an elected civilian head of state had transferred power to another yaradua was born to an elite fulani family. Bbc news yaradua returns but nigeria deputy stays in charge. Nigeria and the memory of tafida news express nigeria.
Adeniyi said that elrufai and others cooked it up to force the yaradua govt out of aso rock villa. As we reminisce on former president yaraduas death 7 years ago today, we flashback on the politics that surrounded yaraduas health and his eventual. His latest book power politics and death, which happens to be his third, touches on the controversial days of president umaru yar adua. Yar adua wilted away in office book by olusegun adeniyi fmr spokesman by olobspato. 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.
Segun adeniyi is a prolific writer, journalist and former special adviser on media and publicity to the late president umaru musa yaradua. Yaradua wilted away in office book by olusegun adeniyi fmr spokesman by olobspato. A front row account of nigeria under the late president yaradua, 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. Aug 21, 2014 the pm and president yar adua of nigeria duration. Read against the run of play online by olusegun adeniyi books. His inauguration marked the first time in the countrys history that an elected civilian head of state had transferred power to another. Gbenga adeboye god bless him said this before his death. There is something about the book that grabs the reader to keep turning the pages. Why would the same nigerians from whom prayers were requested for alhaji yar adua be barred from seeing his pictures even if. Now, lets hear blacksameaswhite alhaji segun adeniyi spin this disgraceful happening. A frontrow account of nigeria under the late president yaradua. According to the book, yar adua dismissed the allegation against his. Mr yar adua, 58, died at 9pm local time today at the aso rock presidential villa, presidential spokesman olusegun adeniyi said.
Power, politics and death by olusegun adeniyi goodreads. Shehu musa yaradua vice president of nigeria britannica. According to the book, yaradua dismissed the allegation against his. Mr adeniyi, his voice cracking, said mr yar adua s wife turai was. I was going to see how i could lay my hands on the book by mr. An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your adeniyi ancestors lived in harsh conditions. Mr adeniyi, his voice cracking, said mr yaraduas wife turai was. Selfcondemnation by obasanjo in adeniyis book vanguard news. In one of the illfated bid rounds under the late president umaru yaradua, his spokesman, segun adeniyi, in his book. We keep adding meaning and other info to all names. While segun adeniyi has so far successfully handled the publicity aspect of the present administration, the first official portrait of president yaradua for display in offices has wrong positioning of the eagle in our coat of arm. 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. Adeniyi said that elrufai and others cooked it up to force the yar adua govt out of aso rock villa. Umaru yaradua was in office from 29 may 2007 5 may 2010 when he passed after a chronic illness.
A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. He has since written about his experience working for the deceased president. Segun adeniyi who told nigerians the whole truth in his book, power politics and death. On 30 may 2007, he was appointed by the late president umaru musa yaradua to be his special adviser on media and publicity, a position he occupied until yaradua demise on 5 may 2010. Obasanjos unguided missiles, by olusegun adeniyi news. Yaraduas first daughter, maryam, now married to mr.
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