A socio-political group in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to name the Finance House in Abuja, the Federal… Read More
By Ena Ofugara In the 1966 coup, they said the first republic politicians were corrupt. Now call each name, Tafawa Balewa, Ahmadu Bello, Azikiwe, Akintola,… Read More
Among the heroes that fell in the February 15, 1966, was Festus Okotie-Eboh. He was the dandiest of President Tafawa Balewa’s cabinet then. Probably that… Read More
By Anote Ajeluorou and Gbenga Salau AND then the young majors struck. January 15, 1966. Midnight. And a dark veil covered the young political firmament… Read More
by Urenna Nkoli Chief Festus Sam Okotie-Eboh (1912-1966) was a prominent and most flamboyant Nigerian politician of all times and former minister for finance during… Read More
Chief Festus Samuel Okotie-Eboh By Adrian Festus Okotie-Eboh (July 18 1912 – January 15 1966) was a prominent and flamboyant Nigerian politician and former minister… Read More
Correspondent Musa Odoshimokhe writes on the life and times of the colourful Minister of Finance, Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, who was murdered in Lagos by the… Read More
By Bobson Gbinije THEY have stabbed themselves for freedom – jumped into the waves for freedom – fought like very tigers for freedom! But they… Read More