People & Politics

So much is touted about the “inviolability” of the sovereignty of nations under the United Nations Charter. It simply means that a nation’s entitlement to full control of its territory and affairs cannot be forcefully intruded upon by external powers. In practice, however, the amount of power a state projects determines its ability to defend its […]

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Under the 1999 Constitution, the President of Nigeria is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. As the Chief Executive of the Federation, the Nigerian President is also often regarded as potentially one of the most powerful persons in the world. He can make or break anyone. Yet, we notice that not all Nigerian presidents are able […]

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My Geography teacher in secondary school, Mr Ikoro, candidly dropped a wise saying that has stuck for over 50 years (I have quoted it here perhaps more than once): “Every charitable or uncharitable attitude is a boomerang”. People now frequently use the Hindu Sanskrit word: “karma” to clothe the principle that a person’s action – good […]

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Most people say that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has vied for president of Nigeria six times over 30 years (1993 – 2023). For me, it’s seven times. In 2003 when he was President Olusegun Obasanjo’s deputy, his failed “Mandela Option”, aimed at limiting Obasanjo to one term, was meant to clear the way for him […]

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