Monthly Archives: February 2008

Yet another Plane crash

Posted on February 11, 2008 by admin

Yet another plane has crashed. The latest crash as we, perhaps, know occurred near Abuja. More than ninety people died and we, mercifully, have, according to Information Minister, nine survivors. The rollcall of the death is frightful: The Sultan of … Continue reading →

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The race of our Lives

Posted on February 11, 2008 by admin

At the Ahmadu Bello University in the early eighties was a very big building. It was revered. It was meant for the Whiz Kids. It was called Computer Centre. There were strict rules guiding entrance into the place and the … Continue reading →

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Law making Process and oversight unctions of Nigeria National Assembly

Posted on February 11, 2008 by admin

The major distinguishing feature of democracy that sets it apart form other systems of governance is the presence of a legislature. It is not merely a form of decoration for the system which colonial authorities had in Nigeria. The legislature, … Continue reading →

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NIGERIA’S LEGISLATURE: History and Challenges

Posted on February 11, 2008 by admin

Since British overlords awarded independence to Nigeria in 1960, the legislature has hardly featured as a stable national institution. Though, there have been about five legislative Houses: 1960 € 1964, 1964- -1966, 1979 € 1983, 1983; 1991 € 1993 (under … Continue reading →

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