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Constant frustration of INEC chairman
EVERY chairman of the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) or National Electoral Commission (NEC), now Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has always been accused of partisanship. Some of them, if not all, left the office in frustration. Some of them have been accused of compromising their office and that they are not neutral. That they are agents, disciples or henchmen of the ruling party. That has been part of our political history.
Dele Cole and his public service
On July 29, 1975, General Murtala Mohammed GCFR became head of State by overthrowing General Yakubu Gowon GCFR. On August 7, 1975, General Mohammed set up a committee on the creation of more states in the country. At that time, Nigeria had 12 states. The committee was headed by Justice Gabriel Ayo Irikefe of the Supreme Court. Other members of the committee were Dr. A.D. Yahaya, Mr. S.D. Lar, Brigadier Godwin G. Ally and Mr. C. Audifferen.
Constant Frustration of INEC Chairman
By Eric Teniola EVERY chairman of the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) or National Electoral Commission (NEC), now Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has always been accused of partisanship. Some of them, if not all, left the office in frustration. Some of them were accused of compromising their office and that they are not neutral. They were portrayed as agents, disciples or henchmen of the ruling party That has been part of our political history.
Constant frustration of INEC chairman
Stay connected via Google News Every chairman of the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) or National Electoral Commission (NEC), now the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has always been accused of partisanship. Some of them, if not all, left office in frustration. Some of them have been accused of compromising their office and of not being neutral. That they are agents, disciples or henchmen of the ruling party. That has been part of our political history.
Constant Frustration Of INEC Chairman By Eric Teniola
Every chairman of the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) or National Electoral Commission (NEC), now Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has always been accused of partisanship. Some of them, if not all, left the office in frustration. Some of them have been accused of compromising their office and that they are not neutral. That they are agents, disciples or henchmen of the ruling party. That has been part of our political history.
Dele Cole and his public service
ON July 29, 1975, General Murtala Mohammed GCFR became head of State by overthrowing General Yakubu Gowon GCFR. On August 7, 1975, General Mohammed set up a committee on the creation of more states in the country. At that time, Nigeria had 12 states. The committee was headed by Justice Gabriel Ayo Irikefe of the Supreme Court. Other members of the committee were Dr. A.D. Yahaya, Mr. S.D. Lar, Brigadier Godwin G. Ally and Mr. C. Audifferen.
Nigeria: Dele Cole (1940-2026) and His Public Service
opinion On 29 July, 1975, General Murtala Mohammed GCFR (8 November, 1938 - 13 February, 1976) became head of state by overthrowing General Yakubu Gowon GCFR (92). On 7 August, 1975, General Mohammed set up a committee on the creation of more states in the country. At that time, Nigeria had 12 states. The committee was headed by Justice Gabriel Ayo Irikefe of the Supreme Court. Other members of the committee were Dr AD Yahaya, Mr SD Lar, Brigadier Godwin G Ally and Mr. C Audifferen.
Dele Cole (1940-2026) and his public service, By Eric Teniola
On 29 July, 1975, General Murtala Mohammed GCFR (8 November, 1938 – 13 February, 1976) became head of state by overthrowing General Yakubu Gowon GCFR (92). On 7 August, 1975, General Mohammed set up a committee on the creation of more states in the country. At that time, Nigeria had 12 states. The committee was headed by Justice Gabriel Ayo Irikefe of the Supreme Court. Other members of the committee were Dr AD Yahaya, Mr SD Lar, Brigadier Godwin G Ally and Mr. C Audifferen.
Dele Cole (1940-2026) and his public service, By Eric Teniola
On 29 July, 1975, General Murtala Mohammed GCFR (8 November, 1938 – 13 February, 1976) became head of state by overthrowing General Yakubu Gowon GCFR (92). On 7 August, 1975, General Mohammed set up a committee on the creation of more states in the country. At that time, Nigeria had 12 states. The committee was headed by Justice Gabriel Ayo Irikefe of the Supreme Court. Other members of the committee were Dr AD Yahaya, Mr SD Lar, Brigadier Godwin G Ally and Mr. C Audifferen.
Dele Cole (1940-2026) and his public service, By Eric Teniola
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Dele Cole (1940-2026) and his public service, By Eric Teniola
Nigeria, Oct. 26 -- On 29 July, 1975, General Murtala Mohammed GCFR (8 November, 1938 - 13 February, 1976) became head of state by overthrowing General Yakubu Gowon GCFR (92). On 7 August, 1975, General Mohammed set up a committee on the creation of more states in the country. At that time, Nigeria had 12 states. The committee was headed by Justice Gabriel Ayo Irikefe of the Supreme Court. Other members of the committee were Dr AD Yahaya, Mr SD Lar, Brigadier Godwin G Ally and Mr. C Audifferen.
Dele Cole and his public service
Stay connected via Google News On July 29, 1975, General Murtala Mohammed became head of state by overthrowing General Yakubu Gowon. On August 7, 1975, General Mohammed set up a committee on the creation of more states in the country. At the time, Nigeria had 12 states. The committee was headed by Justice Gabriel Ayo Irikefe of the supreme court. Other members of the committee were Dr A.D. Yahaya, Mr S.D. Lar, Brigadier Godwin G. Ally and Mr C. Audifferen.
Similarities between Benin and Opobo
OPOBO Kingdom in Rivers State now has a new king. He is King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja, Jeki VI. The king was crowned as the sixth Amanyanabo of Opobo and the coronation, which was held at Jaja Square, Opobo Town, marked the climax of activities that began on September 17, 2026, to celebrate the emergence of the new monarch and the rich cultural heritage of the historic Opobo Kingdom.
Similarities between Benin and Opobo, By Eric Teniola
Nigeria, Oct. 9 -- Opobo Kingdom in Rivers State now has a new King. He is King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja, Jeki VI. The king was crowned as the sixth Amanyanabo of Opobo and the coronation which was held at Jaja Square, Opobo Town, marked the climax of activities that began on September 17, 2026, to celebrate the emergence of the new monarch and the rich cultural heritage of the historic Opobo Kingdom.
Similarities between Benin and Opobo, By Eric Teniola
The colourful ceremony was attended by former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (68) GCFR and his wife, representatives of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara; the Obi of Onitsha, Nnayelugo Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe; representatives of the Bayelsa State Government; the Amanyanabo of Grand Bonny Kingdom; representatives of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers; the Olu of Warri; the Dean of Agbor; the Obong of Calabar; members of the Ijaw National Congress and other dignitaries.
Similarities between Benin and Opobo, By Eric Teniola
King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja, Jeki VI of Opobo Opobo Kingdom in Rivers State now has a new King. He is King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja, Jeki VI. The king was crowned as the sixth Amanyanabo of Opobo and the coronation which was held at Jaja Square, Opobo Town, marked the climax of activities that began on September 17, 2026, to celebrate the emergence of the new monarch and the rich cultural heritage of the historic Opobo Kingdom.
Similarities between Benin and Opobo, By Eric Teniola
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Similarities Between Benin And Opobo
Breaking News Guest Columnist By ERIC TENIOLA Eric Teniola Opobo Kingdom in Rivers State now has a new King. He is King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja, Jeki VI. The king was crowned as the sixth Amanyanabo of Opobo and the coronation which was held at Jaja Square, Opobo Town, marked the climax of activities that began on September 17, 2026, to celebrate the emergence of the new monarch and the rich cultural heritage of the historic Opobo Kingdom.
Similarities between Benin and Opobo
Opobo Kingdom in Rivers State now has a new King. He is King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja, Jeki VI. The king was crowned as the sixth Amanyanabo of Opobo and the coronation which was held at Jaja Square, Opobo Town, marked the climax of activities that began on September 17, 2026, to celebrate the emergence of the new monarch and the rich cultural heritage of the historic Opobo Kingdom.
Why the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, By Eric Teniola
Nigeria, Sept. 15 -- I guess it is not by accident that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) is constructing a highway between Calabar and Lagos. The construction is political, historical and economical. I will dwell on the historical aspect. It is an acknowledgement of the peaceful Calabar city and what that ancient city still means to the rest of us. There is an old adage that says "GOD LOVES CALABAR, A LAND OF BEAUTY". Truly the serenity of Calabar will impress anyone.
Why the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, By Eric Teniola
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Why Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway
I guess it is not by accident that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, is constructing a highway between Calabar and Lagos. The construction is political, historical and economical. I will dwell on the historical aspect. It is an acknowledgement of the peaceful Calabar city and what that ancient city still means to the rest of us. There is an old adage that says “GOD LOVES CALABAR, A LAND OF BEAUTY”. Truly the serenity of Calabar will impress anyone. The soul of a city is in its people.
Why Lagos-Calabar coastal highway?
I guess it is not by accident that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR is constructing a highway between Calabar and Lagos. The construction is political, historical and economical. I will dwell on the historical aspect. It is an acknowledgement of the peaceful Calabar city and what that ancient city still means to the rest of us. There is an old adage that says “God loves Calabar, a land of beauty”. Truly, the serenity of Calabar will impress anyone. The soul of a city is in its people.
House of Chiefs should be next
NOW that we are about to establish state police in the Constitution, the next step should be the establishment of House of Chiefs in the Constitution too. It is a wish. I am afraid the wish may be dead on arrival. Considering the present set of politicians that we have, I do not see the possibility. They would not want competition for power and influence with the future House of Chiefs. They would rather give the traditional rulers gifts or collect titles from them or use them for state functions.
House Of Chiefs Should Be Next
Now that we are about to establish State Police in the Constitution, the next step should be the establishment of House of Chiefs in the Constitution too. It is a wish. I am afraid the wish may be dead on arrival. Considering the present set of politicians that we have, I do not see the possibility. They would not want competition for power and influence with the future House of Chiefs. They would rather give the traditional rulers gifts or collect titles from them or use them for state functions.
House of chiefs should be next, By Eric Teniola
Add us on Google Now that we are about to establish State Police in the Constitution, the next step should be the establishment of House of Chiefs in the Constitution too. It is a wish. I am afraid the wish may be dead on arrival. Considering the present set of politicians that we have, I do not see the possibility. They would not want competition for power and influence with the future House of Chiefs.
Insecurity: The possible way out
If we assume that kidnapping, insurgency and other security problems are politically motivated, then the solution is political, not military, and we must tackle these challenges through dialogue. As Sir Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister, once said, “To jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war.” The phrase simply means that it is always better to negotiate and talk things out than to resort to conflict.
The Way Out of Insecurity
Eric Teniola If we assume that kidnapping, insurgency and other security problems are politically motivated, then the solution is political not military and we must tackle these challenges through dialogue. As Sir Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister once said, “to jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war”. The phrase simply means that it is always better to negotiate and talk things out than to result to conflict.
Insecurity, the possible way out
By Eric Teniola If we assume that kidnapping, insurgency and other security problems are politically motivated, then the solution is political, not military, and we must tackle these challenges through dialogue. As Sir Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister, once said, “to jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war”. The phrase simply means that it is always better to negotiate and talk things out than to resort to conflict.
Insecurity: The possible way out
IF we assume that kidnapping, insurgency and other security problems are politically motivated, then the solution is political not military and we must tackle these challenges through dialogue. As Sir Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister once said, “to jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war”. The phrase simply means that it is always better to negotiate and talk things out than to result to conflict.
Insecurity: The possible way out, By Eric Teniola
Add us on Google If we assume that kidnapping, insurgency and other security problems are politically motivated, then the solution is political not military and we must tackle these challenges through dialogue. As Sir Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister once said, “to jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war”. The phrase simply means that it is always better to negotiate and talk things out than to result to conflict.
Insecurity: The possible way out, By Eric Teniola
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Insecurity: The possible way out, By Eric Teniola
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UPDATED: NNPP Missing as other Parties Collect Access Codes from INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued access codes to virtually all registered political parties to enable them upload the particulars of their candidates to its nomination portal, with the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) being the only exception as of Tuesday… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox. THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING! Something went wrong.
Adeleke’s Aide Donates Imole Books To Students Of Alma Mater
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Insecurity: The possible way out, By Eric Teniola
Nigeria, July 1 -- If we assume that kidnapping, insurgency and other security problems are politically motivated, then the solution is political not military and we must tackle these challenges through dialogue. As Sir Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister once said, "to jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war". The phrase simply means that it is always better to negotiate and talk things out than to result to conflict.
*Insecurity the possible way out*
BY Eric Teniola If we assume that kidnapping, insurgency and other security problems are politically motivated, then the solution is political not military and we must tackle these challenges through dialogue. As Sir Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister once said, “to jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war”. The phrase simply means that it is always better to negotiate and talk things out than to result to conflict.
Boycott the boycottables, By Eric Teniola
Add us on Google Let us imagine that the opposition parties will boycott the forthcoming elections scheduled for next year. How will such a boycott affect the country and our democracy. And is boycott the best option? Cameroun and Tanzania experienced election boycott by the opposition recently, but that has not affected the overall rating of the election results. In year 2000, Cote D’Ivoire experienced a massive boycott by the opposition which resulted in 37.4% in participation.
‘I’m independent, Peter Obi doesn’t own me’ — Datti Baba-Ahmed
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has defended his decision to leave the Labour Party for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), insisting that his… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox. THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING! Something went wrong.
Nigeria will overcome insurgency, Jimoh Ibrahim tells ECOWAS envoys
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Jimoh Ibrahim, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome its security challenges, assuring West African diplomats that the country remains resilient despite ongoing insurgency threats. Speaking during a meeting with ambassadors and permanent representatives of member states of the Economic Community of West African… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.
Boycott the boycottables, By Eric Teniola
Nigeria, June 3 -- Let us imagine that the opposition parties will boycott the forthcoming elections scheduled for next year. How will such a boycott affect the country and our democracy. And is boycott the best option? Cameroun and Tanzania experienced election boycott by the opposition recently, but that has not affected the overall rating of the election results. In year 2000, Cote D'Ivoire experienced a massive boycott by the opposition which resulted in 37.4% in participation.
For Anioma, Ijebu, Ogoja, Ibadan, Other States
Breaking News Guest Columnist By ERIC TENIOLA Eric Teniola On May 27, 1967, the then Head of State, General Yakubu Dan-Yumma Gowon (91) GCFR, said “the main obstacle to future stability in this country is the present structural imbalance in the Nigeria Federation”. No doubt, the General’s statement is as true today as at when he made the broadcast. It was in the broadcast that he created twelve states out of the four regions in existence at that time.
Beyond 2027: Prioritise states creation demand for Anioma, Ijebu, Ogoja, Ibadan
By Eric TENIOLA BETWEEN 1960 and 1966, Nigeria operated the regional arrangement. However, between 1967 and 1996, the country had to be split into thirty-six States. The first state creation exercise was undertaken by the regime of Yakubu Gowon, a general, in 1967. Prior to his ascension to power, Aguiyi Ironsi, a general, was Nigeria’s first military Head of State. He dissolved the four regions in the country and subsequently created twelve States on May 5, 1967.
Let Anioma, Ijebu, Ogoja, Ibadan and other states be
Stay connected via Google News On May 27, 1967, the then Head of State, General Yakubu Dan-Yumma Gowon (91) GCFR, said “the main obstacle to future stability in this country is the present structural imbalance in the Nigeria Federation”. No doubt, the General’s statement is as true today as at when he made the broadcast. It was in the broadcast that he created twelve states out of the four regions in existence at that time. The instability keeps on widening daily in the country.
Crossing the red line by opposition and ruling party
Mr Timothy Omo-bare was Deputy Inspector General of Police when he attended the Aburi Peace meeting held in Ghana on January 4-5, 1967. The meeting was designed to bring peace to Nigeria and prevent a possible Civil war in the country.
Crossing the red line by the opposition and government, By Eric Teniola
Mr Timothy Omo-bare was deputy Inspector General of Police when he attended the Aburi Peace meeting held in Ghana on 4 th and 5 th January, 1967. The meeting was designed to bring peace to Nigeria and prevent a possible Civil war in the country.
Our Special Bond With London
Breaking News Guest Columnist By ERIC TENIOLA Eric Teniola On Wednesday, March 18, President Bola Tinubu GCFR along with his wife, Remi Tinubu, will be hosted by the British Monarch, King Charles III (77). The State visit will hold at Windsor Castle and not at Buckingham Palace. Wikipedia informed us that Windsor Castle is a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, about 25 miles (40 km) west of central London.
A History of Royal State Visits
On Wednesday, March 18, President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, along with his wife, Remi, will be hosted by the British Monarch, King Charles III (77). The state visit will be held at Windsor Castle and not at Buckingham Palace. Wikipedia informed us that Windsor Castle is a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, about 25 miles (40 km) west of central London.
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