Gowon’s memoirs: Nigeria owes Awolowo an eternal debt, by Olu Fasan
Last week, I started a discussion of General Yakubu Gowon’s multi-themed memoirs, My Life of Duty & Allegiance. My focus was on the book’s general tone, which I find unduly self-justificatory. In his attempts to defend his legacy, General Gowon presents himself as a saintly figure who did no wrong as a leader, whereas some […]
Finally, Oshiomhole has given Obaseki a bloody nose, by Rotimi Fasan
CONTRARY to the end-time predictions of fake cabalists and aspiring soothsayers masquerading as political pundits, the governorship election in Edo State was essentially violence-free. But for a pocket of incidents that resulted in the disruption of the electoral process, reports of the election were mostly favourable. Voter-turnout was very low with just over 500,000 ballots cast […]
After the deluge: Towards reconstruction and redevelopment of Maiduguri, by Usman Sarki
“More haste, less speed”” – English proverb THERE are no quick fixes in respond ing to a calamity of such a magnitude. Deliberate and systematic approaches must be taken towards remedying the situations as they unfold. Cool heads, stout hearts and solid visions of the future are needed, especially from the leadership and all those […]
Can WiFi 6 ignite a new industry story? By Okoh Aihe
THE Stakeholders Consultative Forum on Emerging Technologies which held in Lagos on September 19, 2024, as a precursor to the coming of WIFI 6, has animated industry discussions on the beautiful shape of things to come. It is a new world out there and the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, with necessary approvals from the International Telecommunications […]
ECOWAS standby-force: New wine in old wine skin (2), by Jideofor Adibe
THERE are several observations about the current conversation about an ESF: One, there is an erroneous belief that if you have a Standing or Standby Force, they will be quickly and efficiently deployed in conflict situations. The truth is that every conflict is unique and will throw up specific forms of politics among members of the […]
How the Constitution deleted tradition (3), by Eric Teniola
From last week, continue excerpts of General Obasanjo’s broadcast to the nation following the promulgation of Decree 25 which proclaimed the 1979 Constitution endorsing the presidential form of government for Nigeria. WE are, of course, aware, and I am sure that no member of the Constituent Assembly can claim that the Constitution is a perfect document. […]
