Why Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway (5), by Eric Teniola
This week continues the narrative on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. He joined the Bata Shoe Company in 1935 as a clerk. Through private study and determination, he qualified in 1942 as an accountant and was later appointed Chief Clerk in Lagos. He went on to become a deputy manager of the Sapele branch of the Bata […]
Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers (5), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative on the constitutional roles of traditional rulers in the first republic. It also highlights their little recognition in the 1979 constitution and the non recognition in the 1999 constitution. The 1999 Constitution has no role for traditional rulers in the country. This contradicts the 1979 Constitution, which provided a little role […]
Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers (4), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative on the emergence of Dr Moses Majekodunmi as administrator of Western Nigeria following the declaration of emergency rule. It also highlights the intrigues involved in the emergence of Olu of Warri, as well as the rivalry between NCNC and the Action Group. Olu of Warri Kingdom with the title Ogiame […]
Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers (3), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative on the emergence of Dr Moses Majekodunmi as administrator of Western Nigeria following the declaration of emergency rule. It also highlights the emergence and various roles played by Oba Akinyele, Oba Akenzua and Oba Aderele. This came to a head when Alhaji Chief Dauda Soroye Adegbenro (1909-1975), the Balogun of […]
Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers(2), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative on the emergence of Dr Moses Majekodunmi as administrator of Western Nigeria following the declaration of emergency rule. Dr Majekodunmi had gone ahead to make key appointments, including Prince Daniel Ademiluyi who served as Commissioner/Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Prince Adeleke Ademiluyi was elected to the Western House of […]
Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers, by Eric Teniola
With the death of Dr. Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo (14 April 1935 – 6 April 2025) and that of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona (10 May 1934 – 13 July 2025), Ogbagba Agbotewole II, the final chapter of emergency rule in Western Nigeria of 1962 has been closed. Historians will have to draw […]
