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We don’t want Minister of State again (3)

We don’t want Minister of State again (3)

By Eric Teniola The piece last week dwelt on the requirements under the 1963 Constitution for the appointment of a minister in Nigeria. The narrative continues today without reference to the military era ON October 18, 1979, President Usman Aliyu Shehu Shagari submitted to the Senate presided over by Dr. Joseph Wayas, the confirmation of […]

Afenifere: Truth is constant

Afenifere: Truth is constant

By Sola Ebiseni FROM the wisdom-pool of ancient Yoruba philosophy is the eternal word of admonition that “a ò rí irú eléyi ri, a fi nderu ba olórò ni”, which may simply translate that no occurrence no matter how bizarre it may seem or exaggerated to frighten a victim can be deemed as never seen […]

How democracy crumbles: The Nigerian case

How democracy crumbles: The Nigerian case

By Dakuku Peterside DEMOCRACY, by its design, nature, and practice, is not a light toggle switch that is turned on and off. It is not a wall that crumbles in one fell swoop. Democracy is always a process, both in its growth and demise. History is replete with how democracies collapsed in other climes. Disregarding […]

Place embargo on travel applications, permits from Nigeria to Sudan — Group urges FG

Place embargo on travel applications, permits from Nigeria to Sudan — Group urges FG

By Fortune Eromosele, AbujaFollowing the unrest in Sudan, the Nigerian Diaspora Youth Ambassador, NDYA has called on the federal government to place an embargo on travel applications and permits from Nigeria to Sudan.The call was made in a statement by the President NDYA, Ambassador David Victor Alozie and Legal Adviser NDYA, Barr. Chekwube Eze, in […]

Okwesilieze Nwodo’s Soaked in Water Bread

Okwesilieze Nwodo’s Soaked in Water Bread

My dear brother, Governor Okwesilieze Nwodo, you know I have always had immense respect and love for you and your distinguished family so kindly permit me to share some bitter home truths with you.

Firstly you do not speak for the Igbos but only those amongst them that share your ill-advised and unfortunate mindset.