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Monthly Archives: February 2008
Still on the strange judgement of Presidential poll tribunal
My worry about the judgement is that it does not lead us anywhere near our hope of a new Nigeria and contradicts instructions given by the Court of Appeal itself to Tribunal to pay attention to facts and not technicalities. … Continue reading
Posted in Nigeriana, Politics
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Tribunal Sides PDP, dismisses cases against fouled polls
The disappointment on the faces of people inside and outside the courtroom were clear for all to see. The hopes that had been built on the Judiciary were dashed today. Nothing had come out of it. The Judiciary had decided … Continue reading
Posted in Nigeriana, Politics
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Courts void Nigerian elections
On Tuesday, February 26, 2008 the judiciary will make an important comment on the charade of April 2007, an electoral process adjdued to be the worst in the history of Nigeria. The whole nation is holding its breadth waiting to … Continue reading
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Finally, cheers as Tribunal throws out David Mark
Finally, the election petition tribunal sitting in Makurdi, Benue State, yesterday upheld the petition of Alhaji Usman Dan Maishanu Abubakar of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) against the election of Senate President, Senator David Mark. The tribunal upheld the … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
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Are Graduates Also As Bad?
Again, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), after a march on the National Assembly, has called out its members on strike € the university lecture halls across the country have been silent. Students, some of whom resumed just a … Continue reading
Posted in Nigeriana, Politics, Social
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My Father Slept With My Wife, the tragedy of Obasanjo
When the story hit the headlines, Nigerians were taken aback despite the fact that sexual perversion does not seem to bother those that rule Nigeria. In screaming headlines, the newspapers had reported the court affidavit, sworn to by Gbenga, the … Continue reading
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Abuja: Beyond explanation or distorted development
Former Military dictator, PDP member and presidential aspirant Ibrahim Badamasi Babagida once described himself as then evil genius. The impact of his ingenuity on Nigeria was without doubt visible or all to see. He did what previous rulers could not … Continue reading
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There is an old man looking for you: the incredible life of Obidah Gomwalk
It was a sober moment. My Cousin Paul had just lot his young son. He got back from School to Jos and had completed the three weeks holiday when he fell sick. He was to leave for Abuja the following … Continue reading
Posted in News Update, Nigeriana
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The sorry state of state legislatures in Nigeria
Thanks to my friend, Auwal Musa also known as Rafsanjani, I have been involved with the training of state legislators and community development bodies on how to interact and work with ach other. The legislature is weak and needs help. … Continue reading
Posted in Legislative Capacity
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Baba PDP…the lawlessness of Ibadan
Etteh, finally went after the death of Dr. Safana, a former Secretary to Kastina State Government order President Umar Musa, Ya€„¢Adua. The Surprise was not the scandal and the arrogant defiance of the public € but the public outrage itself. … Continue reading
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