Crossing the red line by the Opposition and Government(4), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative on the Saturday, December 12, 1959 Federal elections with the results thus: In the Northern Region—3,258,520 (votes cast) and 89.4% (percentage poll); Eastern Region-1,929,754(votes cast) and 75.3% (percentage poll); Western Region-1,887, 209 and 71.2% (percentage poll); Lagos-110,072 (votes cast) and 76.2% (percentage poll). All prominent Nigerian political leaders were returned. […]
Ekwueme, Ezeoke, Osinbajo and Gbajabiamila (2)
It was the NPP-NPN accord that enabled the NPP members to become ministers in 1979
Ekwueme, Ezeoke, Osinbajo and Gbajabiamila
Personal interest not regional or religious interest is the first priority of every politician
Ministry of labour and the wage crisis (2)
Every minister of labour will tell you that negotiations with the labour leaders especially the Nigerian Labour Congress has not been easy
Ministry of labour and the wage crisis
The Ministry was created after the start of World War II to coordinate resources for war efforts, with first one and then two labour inspectors attached to the Governor’s Office
Kanuri’s influence on Buhari (2)
Will the Kanuris still play prominent roles in the second term of President Muhammadu Buhari?
Kanuri’s influence on Buhari
President Buhari has never hidden his undying relationship with the Kanuris
Bidding the military early bye-bye (2)
It may be too early to write the political obituary of the military in our body politics, for anything can happen before 2023; but let us indulge ourselves in bidding the military bye-bye for the time being in our body politics
Bidding the military early bye-bye
When idleness becomes a way of life, a daily thing, it ceases to be refreshing. It becomes dangerous. Idleness is the breeding ground of trouble. It was one of the major factors that contributed to the decay of the Roman Empire.
Justice Mamman Nasir and boundary clashes (2)
INVESTIGATE and define the boundaries of any other areas, districts or divisions which might be brought to the notice of the panel; to define inter-state boundaries, especially in cases of inter-governmental official disputes and make recommendations on the fore-going terms and any other matters incidental to boundary adjustment in the new states structure.
Justice Mamman Nasir and boundary clashes
By Eric Teniola OF all the tributes poured on Justice Mamman Nasir, the late Galadima of Katsina, who died on April 13 this year at 89, his work in solving boundary problems was overlooked. Yet his contribution in solving boundary disputes was the most outstanding duty that he performed to this country. On August 7, […]
