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Nigeria’s Stanford warning: When institutions normalise abuse of power, by Dakuku Peterside

Nigeria’s Stanford warning: When institutions normalise abuse of power, by Dakuku Peterside

Sometimes, a nation confronts scandals that appear unrelated: corruption in one institution, brutality in another, and troubling questions of legality elsewhere. Yet beneath the shifting headlines, a deeper pattern may be emerging. Recent debate has involved allegations of corruption, extortion, torture, and degrading treatment in correctional centres; claims that constituency projects are distorting the federal budget; […]
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Justice Salami’s reinstatement: A modest proposal

Justice Salami’s reinstatement: A modest proposal

Poor Justice Isa Ayo Salami, the embattled former President of the Court of Appeal who was recommended for reinstatement from suspension by the National Judicial Council, NJC. The Council, undoubtedly, must have been inspired by the admonition of Lord Mansfield, 1705-1793, the English jurist, who left the world with the immortal words: “We must not regard political consequences, how formidable so ever they might be, if rebellion was the certain consequence. We are bound to say: “Fiat justina et ruant coeli (let justice be done, though the Heavens fall)”.

*baboons and monkeys

*baboons and monkeys

What did the former military ruler and former Presidential Candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change, General Muhammadu Buhari mean by saying that, if the national elections in 2015 were not fairly conducted, “the dog and the baboon would all be soaked in blood”?

… Just a little respect

… Just a little respect

There’s a Yoruba proverb that goes…”owo die die lara nfe… “ Literally translated it means the body demands at least a little respect.

Years  of procrastination

Years of procrastination

I get it that there are major renovations going on at a few major airports across the country. I totally understand it and believe me when I say they are long and truly well overdue. How do we claim to have an international airport that looks like a cargo hall?

FCTminister and St Vincent’s Clinic/Maternity

FCTminister and St Vincent’s Clinic/Maternity

ST Vincent’s Clinic/Maternity in Kubwa, Abuja, is run by Catholic nuns – the Daughters of Charity. The essential work these selfless reverend sisters are doing is under threat because the building they occupy is due to be demolished to make way for a light railway line.

AMALGAMATION OF 1914: Was it a mistake?

AMALGAMATION OF 1914: Was it a mistake?

Often, in a moment of despair, I would like to forget some salient factors in the history of Nigeria. Many times, the situation of the `Nigeria Question` would be so overwhelming in my mind that I would forget that I am a Nigerian and would want to leave the country for a while.

The 1914 myth and  de-legitimisation of Nigeria

The 1914 myth and de-legitimisation of Nigeria

I SHARE the indignation which informed VANGUARD’s editorial of Monday, May 7th, 2012, titled “NIGERIA-MISTAKE SINCE WHEN?” The editorial noted that “contenders for disintegrating Nigeria are increasing” and the latest recruit into this cast was Prof. AngoAbdullahi, former Vice Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

This quintessential jurist

This quintessential jurist

IN spite of the glut of activities in the political and governmental arenas, this Column is, today, taking a break from those areas to attend to a matter of urgent public importance.

Operation “retake Apapa”

Operation “retake Apapa”

WHEN construction giant Julius Berger was awarded the contract to reconstruct sections of the Apapa – Oshodi Expressway, those of us who have endured decades of suffering on this axis felt our troubles would soon be over. The area around the Berger Yard flyover has been finished, yet the hold-up on the flyover persists.