INTRODUCTION We commenced this series last week with a detailed introduction of the subject matter. Later, we took a look at the history of oil exploration in Nigeria, where oil theft is carried out in Nigeria and those involved in oil theft in Nigeria. Today, we shall continue to x-ray the involvement of the military … Read more
INTRODUCTION THE unfortunate misstep and subsequent fall of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during this year’s Democracy Day celebrations (which he has since humorously dismissed as a form of Yoruba “dobale”—genuflection)—quickly swirled around and became the stuff of internet gossip and street-corner small-talk. Reactions varied widely but, many tended to make light of it, while others … Read more
As far back as December 29, 1987 ( 37 years ago ), Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, had already taken on the Federal Government of Nigeria on behalf of the Nigerian masses regarding the issue of subsidy removal on petroleum products. Ozekhome had sued the then military dictator, President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, joining the … Read more
LABOUR has literally grounded Nigeria – from airports, hospitals, tertiary institutions, to electricity which has plunged the biggest black nation on earth into total darkness. I am in full, complete and total support of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress’ (TUC)’s current national strike for upward review of the FG’s proposed … Read more
INTRODUCTION When on October 1, 1960, Nigeria gained her independence from British colonial tutelage, the Union Jack was lowered and replaced with Nigeria’s Green White Green Flag. A new National anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”, was introduced. The anthem with three stanza was written by a Briton, Frances Berda, whilst Lilian Jean Williams composed the … Read more
TODAY, I pay tribute to my brother and good friend, Chief Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion, the esteemed former Governor of Edo State. His contributions to society have no doubt left an indelible mark on the landscape of governance and community development in Edo State. Lucky celebrated his special day on May 13, 2024, when he turned … Read more
I prefer celebrating people while alive. I have done this for decades. I will continue to celebrate the living. The dead hears no tributes or eulogies. Where death however steals a match on us, clanging its filthy manacles as a hideous monster, we must conquer and mock it by remembering our dead heroes. Dr. Christopher … Read more
A WRITE UP ALLEDELY made me, Mike Ozekhome SAN https://arewaagenda.com/why-efcc-not-arrested-yari/: THIS IS A LIE FROM THE PIT OF HELL. My attention has just been drawn to the above disturbing and shocking piece of trash allegedly authored by me. I DID NOT,NEVER DID, NOR WILL I EVER CONTEMPLATE SPEWING OUT SUCH ODIOUS INANITY AND BANAL STATEMENT … Read more
HE wore a grey goatie. The term “goatie” dates back to the ancient Empires of Rome and Greece, with Pan (a god) depicted as wearing a goatie. Our departed National Icon popularised it in Nigeria. He carried the goatie with admirable grace and panache. It exuded wisdom, intellect, patriotism and service. The series of events … Read more
For rising from empty background to stardom in the legal practice and the academia earning 15 PhD degrees (one by thesis and 14 others by honoris causa) from reputable institutions located onshore and offshore including the famous Afe Babalola University; for conquering poverty through hard work, dedication to duty, resilience, determination and doggedness; for being … Read more