Nasir El-Rufai has warned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against considering military intervention in Niger Republic. This comes after ECOWAS Chairperson, President Bola Tinubu, declared that the group had decided to employ force as a last resort if the Niger coup leaders do not cede control to deposed President Mohamed Bazoum. In a tweet on Tuesday, El-Rufai said a war within the sub-region would be between brothers.
August 25, 2023
The subsidy is dead, but politicians are still jamboreeing - Ugoji Egbujo
Jamboree. The dictionary associates it with festivity, noise and entertainment. It’s rare to see a sober Nigerian politician. Sobriety is serious, sensible and solemn. The scarce commodity is solemnity.
Diminishing roles of our traditional rulers (2) - Eric Teniola
Continuation of the narrative of the diminishing roles of traditional rulers and the banning of traditional and cultural associations as well as political parties following the advent of military rule.
Diminishing roles of our traditional rulers, By Eric Teniola
THE Coronation of King Charles III of England on May 6 was the exhibition of the British culture and tradition. Give it to the British in terms of tradition, they are experts. You can’t take it from them.
Ganduje, MACBAN: Two endangered species - Dele Sobowale
“Ever the latter end of joy is woe” – Geoffrey Chaucer, 1342-1400.
Former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has now joined a long list of individuals who, when fortunately placed in high office, forget that nothing lasts forever other than the power and glory of Almighty God. He is not alone.
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