Why Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway (4), by Eric Teniola
This week continues the narrative on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. In 1934, he, Vaughn, H.O. Davies and others became the leaders of the new Lagos Youth Movement (NYM), which in 1938 was renamed the Nigerian Youth Movement and came under the leadership of Dr. D.K. Abayomi. Three years later he was elected to the Legislative Council […]
Fifty years of Gowon’s overthrow(3), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative of the events that took place before General Gowon was overthrown, with particular reference to the early years when he ruled without a federal cabinet and had to deal directly with permanent secretaries. General Gowon also worked with the members of the Federal Public Service Commission in which Alhaji Sule […]
Fifty years of Gowon’s overthrow(2), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative of the events that took place before General Gowon was overthrown on July 29, 1975. Of particular reference was his creation of 12 states as well as appointment of governors and setting up a federal cabinet. The other governors he appointed from time to time and who have answered the […]
Fifty years of Gowon’s overthrow, by Eric Teniola
Tuesday, July 29,2025 will be the 50th anniversary of the overthrow of General Yakubu Gowon GCFR. He was overthrown in a bloodless military coup on the same Tuesday, July 29, 1975. Most of us remember where we were at 6.00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 1975, when the Commander of the Brigade of Guards made the […]
We are victims of past intrigues within the military(3), by Eric Teniola
From last week, continues the narrative of what transpired after the death of Gen Abacha and how the PRC handled the process of who would succeed him as Commander-in-Chief. With General Diya in detention, Gen Haladu indisposed, Gen Useni considered unpopular and Gen Bamaiyi reluctant to step in, the lot eventually fell on Gen Abdusalami […]
We are victims of past intrigues within the military(2), by Eric Teniola
From last week, continues the narrative of how the General Victor Malu-led military tribunal on Tuesday April 28, 1998 sentenced General Oladipo Diya and other officers to death for alleged coup plot. Four of the accused persons were convicted of “information gathering” and implication in the alleged coup plot, and sentenced to life imprisonment. They […]
