Imo State: Where there is no Legislature
Walter Duru, Ph.D In modern democratic societies, the legislature performs three conventional functions of representation, law-making and oversight responsibilities. The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) has provided the legislature in different sections, the powers to perform these functions at both the central and state levels. The legislature controls through legislation, […]
Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III, Oba Ewuare II : Like mind royals on same page of peace, unity and development for Nigeria
Sokoto seat of the caliphate was agog with people and activities, particularly around the Sultan’s palace and surrounding areas when the Benin Kingdom shifted base to visit the ancient city. It was for a testimony and to identify with the caliphate for obvious cultural and traditional reasons of common interest. The duo have common heritage […]
Between Atiku and Buhari: Just The Facts Ma’am, Just The Facts
By Reno Omokri When I consider the amount of negative energy the Presidency is putting towards discrediting Atiku Abubakar over his resignation from the All Progressive Congress, I wonder sometimes if they think Atiku has committed an unpardonable sin. Permitting it’s surrogates like Governor El-Rufai and official spokespersons to insult Atiku is just an overkill […]
How SUBEB’s Project empowered locals to become millionaires in Zamfara state – Hon Jangebe, ZUBEB Chair
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Since it creation, Zamfara state has the record of sustained tempo and passion for improving educational standards as well empowerment of its people. This has consistently been piloted according to Hon. Murtala Adamu Jangebe, Executive Chairman, Zamfara State Universal Basic Education. Jangebe also doubles as the Chairman, Dean of States Universal […]
Muhammadu Buhari, BUHARISM and Nigerian Economy
Buharism is a term rooted in the politics of Nigeria, referring to the economic principles and the political ideology leader of Nigeria headed by General Muhammadu Buhari from 31 December 1983 to 27 August 1985 when he and his deputy were removed in a palace coup. The then government introduced War Against Indiscipline(WAI).
The corpse
Samuel Adesanya Some may say it has a new life. Others call it alive but with a false breath of life. Others will conclude that Biafra is not alive, but dead. Others still observe that the so-called southeast maelstrom is merely imbuing Biafra with a life that is not there.
The Truth behind Mambilla Plateau crisis
By Adamu Sani The recent outbreak of violent attacks on the Mambilla Plateau that led to the loss of lives and the displacements of many has stirred up an unprecedented interest from the presidency over the security situation in Taraba State whereas, many observers of the events are quick to ask why the presidency is […]
BUHARI WRITES EL- RUFAI AGAIN – That Kaduna State Residency Card
When I first heard about the Kaduna State Residency Card, I was surprised and bewildered. The strangeness and uncertain appropriateness of the scheme reek of a discordant possibility of just anything. More so that public awareness on it was so dismal that even some within the Kaduna State Government couldn’t give a satisfactory explanation when asked.
CHECKMATING THE STALEMATE; “..South South and The Biafra discussions”
By Donald Ekpo To every event, there is a season. A season of love and a season of hate. A season of tolerance and a season of intolerance. A season to integrate and a season for disintegration. For the Nigerian concoction, the later seasons have come. The seasons of hate, intolerance and disintegration. Like in […]