In the annals of Nigerian political-legal theatre, few acts are as eyebrow-raising as a defendant firing his own legal team while standing trial for subversion. And yet, here we are, watching Kaun rewrite procedural audacity for the modern era. To understand the stakes, one cannot avoid Obafemi Awolowo’s 1962–63 treasonable felony trial. Awolowo, the formidable …
There’s no need to obsess over what US President Donald Trump said about Nigeria being disgraced or his threat to attack fast, viciously, and sweetly with blazing guns. He has perfected the art of blowing hot and cold, perhaps more hot than cold. Yet, his unstable nature is rarely foolish; he’s a controlled bully, driven …
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In the grand Edo political theatre—where every plot twist is more dramatic than a Nollywood season finale—two men have somehow achieved the impossible: they have resurrected Godwin Obaseki, a man whose political career was lying flatter than PHCN power supply during rainy season. And who are these unlikely miracle workers? None other than Monday Okpebholo, …
In the beginning, there was order. Then Nigerians arrived and said, “Order? We don’t do that here.” That, in summary, is the history of the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) in Nigeria. 1. Once Upon a Time in Europe… The ADC started as a battlefield assistant, running messages for generals, coordinating troops, and standing around looking very important …
https://videopress.com/v/V12f3YnX?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to Nigeria president Bola Ahmed Tinubu speaks to the operation of Nigeria security in securing the release of kidnapped children. This is a sad commentary on the operation of a failed state.
Centre for Nigeria Progress 