Articles

Social & Political Issues Oct 14, 2006

Reign Of Madness In Ekiti And Plateau

By Reuben Abati

culled from GUARDIAN, October 14, 2006Law and order have broken down almost irretrievably for now in Ekiti and Plateau states. I shall start with the ...

Social & Political Issues Oct 12, 2006

EFCC: An Epitome Of Perfidy And Deception

By Joseph Ndubiagu

All that glitters is not gold Often have you heard that told,Gilded tombs do worms infold... -William Shakespare.culled from DAILY INDEPENDENT, Octobe...

Historical Speeches Oct 11, 2006

2007 Budget Speech

By His Excellency President Olusegun Obasanjo

PROTOCOLS:It is with great honour that I present to this Joint Session of the National Assembly, the 2007 Budget Proposal of the Federal Government of...

Historical Speeches Oct 11, 2006

2007 Budget Speech

By His Excellency President Olusegun Obasanjo

PROTOCOLS:It is with great honour that I present to this Joint Session of the National Assembly, the 2007 Budget Proposal of the Federal Government of...

Social & Political Issues Oct 11, 2006

Impeaching State Executives - A Closer Look at Sections 188 and 192 of Nigeria's 1999 Constitution

By Mobolaji E. Aluko, Ph.D.

The impeachment proceedings of any Governor and Deputy Governor are subject to Section 188 of Nigeria's 1999 Constitution.  Although the cases of...

Social & Political Issues Oct 10, 2006

EFCC - Between Petition And Conviction

By Pini Jason

culled from VANGUARD, October 10, 2006It was clear to any discerning observer that Mallam Nuhu Ribadu's performance, almost a burlesque, on the floor ...

Social & Political Issues Oct 10, 2006

Lessons From History

By The News Opinion

culled from THE NEWS, October 10, 2006In civilised societies, when business gnomes like Mike Adenuga have any brush with the law, they instantly grab ...

Social & Political Issues Oct 10, 2006

Local Government Reform and Constitutional Review in Nigeria

By Otive Igbuzor, PhD

PREAMBLEThe problem of governance particularly at the local level has been a recurring decimal in the political history of Nigeria. Local government i...

Social & Political Issues Oct 10, 2006

The Acquired Impeachment Drama Syndrome (AIDS)

By Seyi Oduyela

When it started in Oyo State, no one paid serious attention to it.  The Minister of Justice did not point out the irregularities in the impeachme...

Social & Political Issues Oct 09, 2006

The 2006 Education Budget for Nigeria - A Forensic Investigation

By Mobolaji E. Aluko, Ph.D.

INTRODUCTIONCurrently, a crisis is brewing between the Education Ministry in Nigeria and the Nigerian Labour Congress over moves to "privatize" the 10...