On the Spot with Eric Teniola

Insecurity: The possible way out (5), by Eric Teniola

Insecurity: The possible way out (5), by Eric Teniola

This week continues the series on insecurity in Nigeria May I remind you that I took and subscribed to the oath of office during which I pledged that to the best of my ability I would preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. In view of this, any effort to steer the path of constitutionality is not […]
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All eyes on Magashi (3)

All eyes on Magashi (3)

I decided to play the fool, and a report was made of how General Magashi and I laughed when one of the lecturers amused us

All eyes on Magashi (2)

All eyes on Magashi (2)

DURING the intrigues leading to General Sani Abacha’s assumption of power in November 1993, Brigadier General Bashir S. Magashi was given command of the Brigade of Guards in September. He was a member of the Abacha Military Caucus that reviewed the military and the political situation resulting from annulment of the June 12, 1993, issuing a report titled “The Way Forward” with recommendations for a partial military regime.

All eyes on Magashi

All eyes on Magashi

General Magashi is going to be under severe pressure from his colleagues both serving and retired military officers

As Audu Ogbeh takes the back seat (3)

As Audu Ogbeh takes the back seat (3)

WE were singly and severally accused of connivance in action and so forth. Public anger reached its peak. You set up a reconciliation committee headed by the Ebonyi State governor, Dr. Sam Egwu, and we all thought this would help calm nerves and perhaps bring about some respite.