By Eric Teniola The pick on Senator Kashim Shettima Mustapha (56), a Kanuri, as APC’s Presidential running mate has put spotlight on the Kanuris again. We know the Kanuris as dogged fighters. We know the Kanuris as dogged fighters In the first Republic, six prominent Kanuris were identified as flag bearers. They are Sir Kashim […]Continue Reading
By Eric Teniola These days Esiala and the Interim Common Services Agency mean nothing to many people. Yet, years ago, these two agencies dominated the headlines in this country. In a televised address to the nation on July 30, 1975, the then Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Mohammed(8 November 1938-13 February 1976), GCFR, said […]Continue Reading
By Obadiah Mailafia In terms of financial wizardry and sheer genius in economic statecraft, the only master I bow to is the legendary sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. I am no cultist and I do not subscribe to the Awo cult. But I believe he was an extraordinary statesman and an economic genius to boot. Former […]Continue Reading