IJEBULAND: Inside story of the Awujale succession crisis
For Ijebuland, the wait for a new Awujale has become much more than a traditional succession exercise.
It has evolved into a complex contest involving custom, law, family interests, institutional authority and allegations of political influence.
Calabar… restoring the ancient ‘Marina’
MANY times, ignorance would get the better of me. I recall it was this same ignorance that made me say things I ought not. A case in point is a statement I made in my kitchen in Lagos many years ago… ‘There are two places in Nigeria I cannot imagine visiting – Sokoto and Calabar.’
UNICAL: Conflicting claims over students’ rampage
Recently, students of the University of Calabar took to the streets in a violent manner that led to the destruction of property said to be worth more than N10 billion. Since the ugly incident, there have been contradicting reports over what led to the wanton destruction of property in the 34-year-old citadel of learning.
LEARN to set up six libraries
The Lagos Empowerment and Resource Network- LEARN has revealed plans to set up six mini libraries in six educational centers across Lagos state so as to enable participants of its annual summer school programme enhance their knowledge and carry out research.
Discordant voices over sovereign wealth fund
“Some of you may recall that on the 20th of April, 2010, the National Economic Council under my leadership approved the setting up of a National Sovereign Wealth Fund to secure Nigeria’s future growth. It was further approved that $1 billion be set aside for the fund as seed money.
Traffic Jam (V)
Apostle Damian sat in his office, counselling two pregnant teenage girls. By the sides of the teenagers were two huge bags and other small bags containing their personal effects.
