We are victims of past intrigues within the military, by Eric Teniola
Retired General Jeremaih Timbut Useni ((February 16, 1943 – January 23, 2025) alias Jerry Boy, who answered the final call in Paris, France, was partly a fulfilled man. The then Head of State, Major General(rtd.) Muhammadu Buhari (82) appointed him as the Governor of Bendel State (now Edo and Delta states) in January 1984. He was […]
Routine rush to join ruling party, by Eric Teniola
On Friday December 19, 2008, Prince Vincent Eze Ogbulafor (May 24, 1949- October 6, 2022) from Olokoro, Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State declared that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, would rule Nigeria for the next 60 years. At the time he made the declaration, he was the fifth National Chairman of […]
Mishap in the Niger Delta (5), by Eric Teniola
He did a lot for that region. Not only because it is the hen that lay the golden eggs for the country but because of the plight of the people of that region. President Yar’adua named Air Vice Marshal(retired) Lucky Ochuko Ararile (70), the Ovie of Umiaghwa-Abraka Kingdom in Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State […]
Mishap in the Niger Delta (4), by Eric Teniola
From last week, continues the narrative of how the minority question gave birth to the appointment of the Willinks Minority Commission and its relevance to the Niger Delta which has always been considered a special area in Nigeria. (g) To render annual returns to the President, Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces and copy the State […]
Mishap in the Niger Delta (3), by Eric Teniola
From last week, continues the narrative of how the minority question gave birth to the appointment of the Willinks Minority Commission and its relevance to the Niger Delta which has always been considered a special area in Nigeria. (4) The Board shall be responsible for advising the Government of the Federation and the Governments of […]
Mishap in the Niger Delta(2), by Eric Teniola
From last week, cntinues the narrative of how the minority question gave birth to the appointment of the Willinks Minority Commission and its relevance to the Niger Delta which has always been considered a special area in Nigeria. Although the commission did not recommend the creation of states as strongly advocated by the minority ethnic groups, […]
