Crossing the red line by the Opposition and Government(3), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative on the 1959 elections, the nation-wide campaigns and the accusations and counter- accusations by rival party leaders of infractions by supporters of other parties. For instance, Alhaji Aliyu Makama Bida had said that Chief Obafemi Awolowo and his supporters had violated Northern traditions, for which they would never be […]
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, […]
Folorunsho Abdulrazaq reclaims his glory in Kwara
What the people of Kwara State want is not a mere change of dynasty but a positive change for the better
