”Not Yet Uhuru”, by Patrick Omorodion
Uhuru, a Swahili word which means “freedom or independence” was popularized by Kenyan nationalist and leader Oginga Odinga who used it in the title of his 1967 autobiography, “Not Yet Uhuru “. The phrase was used to express the fact that “a long-fought struggle or goal is incomplete, even if nominal independence or a milestone […]
The supreme powers of the President(5), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative of how President Olusegun Obasanjo suspended Governor Joshua Dariye of Plateau State from office and dissolved the State House of Assembly following religious crisis in the state. He immediately appointed the former Chief of Army Staff, General Muhammed Chris Alli(rtd) (December 25, 1944 – November 19, 2023), as Administrator of […]
My late brother, Mouftah, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
“Every soul shall taste death, and you will only be given your (full) compensation on the Day of Resurrection.”.– Surah Al-Imran, 3 (185). When the Daily Trust newspaper of Thursday last week published the story of the loss of my brother Mouftah with my name in the title, I felt it was unfair to him. He […]
Bala Usman speaks to Nigerians after 20 years, by Owei Lakemfa
Yusuf Bala Usman, noted historian, fiery politician, co-author of the 1977 Minority Report of the Nigerian Constitution and prolific writer, departed on September 24, 2005. Given his role in the Nigerian life, intellectual prowess and mentorship of generations, were he alive, what would he be telling Nigerians? Those who were close to him or understood the various […]
Supreme enablers; constitutional outrage
The judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on 19 January 2006 concerning the state of emergency in Plateau State came down 20 months after the proclamation and 14 months after the emergency had expired.
The Dikko challenge, by Patrick Omorodion
A popular African proverb says that when the Agama lizard falls from a height, it nods to praise itself for the achievement. It doesn’t wait for applause from those who may be watching from close quarters like it was done recently at the World Championships in Tokyo when Swedish pole vaulter, Arnmand Duplantis once again […]
