I am surprised and greatly disturbed to hear that members of the NASS are proposing 31 additional states to the present already behemoth,over bloated and unwieldy 36 state structure that Nigeria operates. I see this needless venture in the midst of more critical national issues as nothing but jesters playing out Baba Sallah’s Alawada … Read more
CONSTITUTIONAL lawyer Prof Mike Ozekhome (SAN) hosted the nation’s who’s who on Thursday at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The human rights activist celebrated his 67th birthday and also presented 50 books. Among the dignitaries at the event were former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, former first lady Patience Jonathan and ex-presidential candidate Peter Obi. … Read more
INTRODUCTION The first part of this treatise commenced appropriately enough with a diagnosis of the problem, with an analysis of how we ‘lost it’ after which we considered the depth of the challenge, the critical situation which presently confronts us. Today, we shall x-ray the prognosis – poor leadership, lack of an autochthonous Constitution … Read more
INTRODUCTION THE CONTEXT AND CONTRADICTIONS OF NIGERIA’S MINIMUM AGE POLICY FOR UNIVERSITY ADMISSION Let me today discuss an issue that is at once emotive as it is controversial: minimum age to enroll into a tertiary institution. My dissertation is therefore, understandably lengthy. I will try my best to explore them. Education is for the well-being … Read more
INTRODUCTION Continuing from where we left off last week today we shall engage in an in depth analysis of the meaning of climate change, looking at it from all ramifications and angles. Read on. WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE? (Continues) Some of the solution proffered were the need to mainstream climate change into national, regional and … Read more
Introduction In the preceding instalment of this piece, we assessed the changes brought by 1957, and 1958 constitutional changes as well as the 1960 and 1963 Constitutions. We also assessed the far-fetching impact of the military incursion in government, in 1966 and the Constitution which ushered in the return to democracy in 1979 as well … Read more
INTRODUCTION The fourth part of this treatise dealt with a global review of the theme of “How law maintains sanity and prevents impunity in a Democratic setting”. In this feature, we shall continue with an appraisal of the position in India and Uganda before examining our experience here in Nigeria. Read on. How Law Helps … Read more
IN the annals of military accomplishment, courage, dedication, and altruistic service to the nation, the name of Rear Admiral Peter Ebhaleme (Rtd) stands tall, as a beacon of unwavering commitment and exemplary leadership. As we pay tribute to the passage of this distinguished officer, we reflect not only on his remarkable career, but also on … Read more
This title of Michael Mann movie (released in 1992) and an earlier novel of the same name (released in 1826) is most apposite for our celebrant. As the title suggests, Chief Ayo Adebanjo is a member of the fast dwindling tribe of heroes. One of the very few last men standing. Yes, of a fast-depleting … Read more
INTRODUCTION We debuted this treatise with an exploration of the link between party defections and stomach infrastructure. This was followed by three posers: ‘What is politics?’, ‘Multi or Single-Party: Quo Vadis Nigeria?’ and ‘What are Political Parties?‘. We, then, examined ‘Different Party Systems’, focusing on One-Party System – particularly it’s advantages. Today, we shall x-ray … Read more