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 […]
How Balewa declared state of emergency in the West in 1962
No responsible Government of the Federation could allow an explosive situation
Annulment: The last act
So far, none of those who annulled the election, have spoken on how the annulment came to be
Obasanjo’s grand strategy for national security (2)
The future of Nigeria and democracy in Nigeria depends on the commitment, dedication and personal sacrifice of all citizens, especially those appointed to protect her integrity
Obasanjo’s grand strategy for national security
By Eric Teniola MINDFUL of the need for National Security and with a Military background, President Olusegun Obasanjo (80) upon inauguration 18 years ago, in conjunction with his National Security Adviser, General Aliyu Mohammed Gusau (74) the “spy master” and his Chief of Staff, General Abdullahi Mohammed (78), produced a blue print for National Security. […]
JAMB and the rest of us
The best way to stop the attacks and criticisms is for Professor Oloyede to transform JAMB to present day modernity
Allison Akene Ayida speaks (3)
Nigeria cannot survive in the long run as one nation-state if one section of the country has to provide the President in perpetuity
Allison Akene Ayida speaks (2)
AS a nation, Nigeria has neither been blessed with charismatic leadership universally acclaimed or generally acceptable to all. Nor has Nigerians been fortunate enough to have such a great leadership imposed
Allison Akene Ayida speaks (1)
ALLISON AKENE AYIDA (86) is the fifth secretary to the Government of the Federation. He served between 1975 and 1977.On January 27 1987, he gave a convocation lecture at the University of Jos. Some of the issues he raised at the lecture are still relevant in today’s Nigeria. The lecture is hereby reproduced.
