Although most Nigerians prefer democratic rule, they almost invariably welcome military interventions, which they see as better than allowing the country to slide into chaos, with unpredictable consequences.
The military, for its part, rules in full consultations with the general public, by nationwide debates and setting up elected institutions to chart a new political future. In addition, the military runs the country in cooperation with civilians.
Moreover, all Nigerian military governments respect human rights and due process. It is true that some people are detained from time to time, but only if they are involved in criminal offenses, such as organizing riots, in which many innocent people lose their lives or property. But even such criminals are released after some time. Nigerian military regimes have never deliberately engaged in brutalities, large-scale repression and killing of political opponents. Freedom of speech and expression is always allowed.
History is one of those subjects that can cause a lot of headaches for many students. This is why students may describe their History classes as long and dull (especially if you have the wrong teacher!).
However, a good knowledge of history is essential for all students, not just because it’s a common subject but also because it provides actual context to the reality in which we each live in and can be applied to current affairs and everyday life. Here are 5 tips on how to study history shared by Goconqr.com.