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REMOVE THE SPECK... THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND ITS EXCESSES?

The news has recently been awash with stories of disciplinary or control actions emanating from the National Assembly. On Thursday 17 February 2005, Dr Haruna Yerima, an elected member representing ANPP from Borno State received a 1-month suspension.

RIGHT TO REPLY – “We regret forming Pirate Confraternity”

NAS' Response To An Article Published by THIS DAY Newspaper

On 23 February 2005, you published an article headed “We regret forming Pirate (sic) Confraternity”. The article was written by one Adebayo Aderoju and appears to be anchored upon views that emerged from an interaction with Professor Muyiwa Awe. Professor’s Awe’s historical connection,

National Conference - How National?

Government, through the National Council of States has approved guidelines for convening the much clamoured and desired National Conference. The Conference, to be known as the “National Political Reform Conference” is to comprise a total number of 400 delegates. Excluded from the potential delegates are all elected and appointed political leaders in the current dispensation.

Open Seasame - The Presidency & PDP: What Next?

The events of the political upheaval in Anambra state have attained the dubious distinction of representing one of the most visible reflections of the deterioration of the Nigerian political ethos. We all recall with grave concern the news of the violence resulting in damage valued at hundreds of millions of Naira to Government House Awka;

Dialogue & Dialogue - Of Fuel Price Hikes And Strikes

On 11th October 2004, a 4-day strike instigated by a coalition of National Labour Unions and Civil Society Organisations to protest the recent price increase started. Several towns have been affected by this strike. The strike has enjoyed considerable success in many of the major towns in Nigeria.

Zamfara State - A Lesson in National Disunity

On Friday 27 August 2004,The Guardian newspaper carried a news account entitled "Zamfara Bans Non-Indigenes from Public Schools". It was commenting upon actions taken by that state towards non-indigenes in its educational policy.

Foreign Loans - Due Process & The Presidency

The magnanimity of the presidency and the recent grant of two loans of $40 million to Ghana and $5 million to Sao Tome and Principe have formed the topic of discussion at numerous forums in the country in recent times. Many, whilst recognising the purport of the loans have questioned various aspects of the country's recent generosity.

Rejoinder to The Sun Newspaper Story of Saturday, 21st August, 2004

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REMOVE THE SPECK... THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND ITS EXCESSES?

RIGHT TO REPLY – “We regret forming Pirate Confraternity”

National Conference - How National?

Open Seasame - The Presidency & PDP: What Next?

Dialogue & Dialogue - Of Fuel Price Hikes And Strikes

Zamfara State - A Lesson in National Disunity

Foreign Loans - Due Process & The Presidency

Rejoinder to The Sun Newspaper Story of Saturday, 21st August, 2004

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