Let Anioma, Ijebu, Ogoja, Ibadan and other states be (6), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative about creation of new states in Nigeria. While serving in Ikeja Garrison, his second in Command was Lt-Colonel Shehu Musa Yar’adua (5 March 1943 – 8 December 1997) who later became number 2 man in the country after General Murtala’s assassination in February 1976. Brigadier Ally’s ADC was Colonel […]
Awo’s reply to state of emergency in 1962 (2)
I do warn, very seriously, that the path of duty on the part of the Prime Minister lies in his seeing to it that Parliament functions, and functions properly in the Western Region
Awo’s reply to state of emergency in 1962
IN reply, the Leader of Opposition in the Federal Parliament, and Leader of the Action Group, Chief Obafemi Awolowo said: I beg to move the following Amendment to the Motion already proposed by the Prime Minister:
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
