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(9) The above scenario played out in 1954 when the Oliver Lyttleton Constitution introduced more measures to domicile governance in the regions. This constitution, which is' today regarded as a landmark precursor of federalism in Nigeria,…

Our dear people of Borno, at this important occasion of marking the beginning of the New Year, it is important to share information with you as part of our accountability to you. Regular clear communication provides an opportunity to let…

CONTINUED FROM A FORTHNIGHT Social mobility started to be determined in terms of how best a person was able to imbibe foreign habits and attitudes. A “civilised” person was he/she who denigrated his/her own value-system as substandard,…

FURTHER to the letter dated 18th November, 2021 forwarded for Presidential assent, the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021 as passed by the National Assembly, I have received informed advice from relevant Ministries, Departments and…

Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has cleared the air over a claim by Chief Bisi Akande, levelled against him (Adebanjo) in Akande’s new book, ‘My Participation’. Akande, a former Governor of…

The overarching theme of this combined ninth and 10th lecture series is “Security, Governance and Nation Building.” It is a timely subject for us to reflect upon collectively given the myriad of inter-twining security and governance…

YOUR Excellencies, Our Royal Fathers, Chairman and Members of the Board of Odua Investment Company, the Group Managing Director and his Team, the Distinguished Lecturer, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.  It is, for me, a rare…

Let me begin this brief goodwill message by thanking the organisers for inviting the Awolowo Family to this important lecture, themed ‘Awolowo Legacies in Education and Politics: Enduring Lessons for Contemporary Nigeria’. I can assure you…

It always gives me delight to be associated with citadels of learning and therefore I feel most honored to be invited to this momentous event of the 2021 Edition of Obafemi Awolowo Free Education Lecture Series at the Faculty of Education,…

Continued from yesterday Your Excellency, Mr. President, The African Development Bank has helped to finance the revolution of wheat in Sudan, with heat tolerant varieties, by producing 65,000 metric tons of seed. To give you…