Uduaghan: The last of our statesmen, by Tonnie Iredia
As Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority NTA, my resolve in year 2006, was to transform the structures of the NTA Television College, Jos. Some state governors among them: Adamu Muazu of Bauchi, James Ibori of Delta, Gbenga Daniel of Ogun and Oyinlola Olagunsoye of Osun state greatly supported me and I remain grateful […]
Nigeria: Many people, many ghosts
One unsettled issue in Nigeria is the nation’s population figures. The nation’s census results including those of the most recent one which gave a population of 140,003,542 in December 2006 have been disputed. The exact numerical strength of the Nigerian nation has therefore remained a subject of controversy.
Post mortem as a national hobby
During the tenure of Tafa Balogun as Inspector General of the Nigeria Police, there was the famous anti-crime strategy known as “Operation fire for fire” which was designed to check the upsurge of criminal activities at the time. Tafa was passionate about it and his administration made much effort to impress its efficacy on the people.
Honour for Abiola: Renaming Unilag is not enough
Students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and other interest groups who some days ago vehemently objected to the renaming of that University after the late statesman and democrat, Moshood Abiola (MKO) may have their reasons.
The legislature as a laughing-stock in Nigeria
One unique feature of democratic government is the principle of separation of powers which recognizes three distinct branches of government- the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary with clearly defined functions and powers.
If I were General Buhari
Last week, General Muhammadu Buhari made what looked like a ‘seditious’ statement to which the federal government reacted in 2 ways. First, it cautioned all politicians and not just Buhari against unguarded statements. Second, it used perhaps more unguarded and intemperate language on the former Head of State.
