Understanding The Russia-Ukraine Conflict — In 5 minutes.

By J.B Daudu Q. What is NATO doing at Russia's doorstep? A. Trying to stop Putin from rebuilding the Soviet Union, which was almost an equal rival with the United States in the past. Q. Is NATO right to do this? A. No. Because of an old agreement in which the West agreed not to…

March 5, 2022911Comments

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The Law and You

“It Is an Offence To Obstruct/Assault an Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission.”

DAILY LAW TIPS by Onyekachi Umah,Esq. (Tip 171) “It Is an Offence To Obstruct/Assault an Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission .” It is a crime to obstruct or assault an officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission. It is an offence punishable with fine of #100 and and or imprisonment for 6 months.…

March 5, 2022183Comments

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The Law and You TIPS

“Suspects Need Not Be Handcuffed or Restrained By Police In Nigeria”

DAILY LAW TIPS by Onyekachi Umah,Esq. (Tip 170) “Suspects Need Not Be Handcuffed or Restrained By Police In Nigeria” A suspect of a crime is deemed innocence and should not be handcuffed, bound or restrained by police. Suspect can only be handcuffed where there is violence or attempt to escape or it is necessary for…

March 5, 20225Comments

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TIPS

Please mind your language!

By Chinua Asuzu Mesne in mesne profits is pronounced “mean.” Look 👀up this phrase in Black’s Law Dictionary. There’s no such thing as “court marriage.” Courts don’t conduct marriages. Marriages are not celebrated in courtrooms. Perhaps you meant to say statutory marriage? Why do some say “incidence” when they mean “incident”? “Incident” means” occurrence.” “Incidence”…

March 4, 202220Comments

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Faith

When preparation meets opportunity

Seneca the Younger said, ‘Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.’ As you read in Scripture about the people God used to accomplish great things, you discover that much of their time was spent preparing for what seems like a relatively brief assignment. The ego in each of us craves two things – limelight…

March 3, 20224Comments

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Opinion

Air Peace, Emir of Kano tango: Sense of entitlement taken too far

Air Peace committed no crime that should warrant an apology to the Emir and people of Kano By Ikechukwu Amaechi Pondering over the Emir of Kano, Air Peace tango this week, I couldn’t help but remember the wisecrack by Sarah Churchwell, the 51-year-old professor of American Literature, who wrote: “People who are given whatever they…

March 3, 20220Comments

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Poem

Poem: The Rule of Law (For Lillian)

By Ode Eyeoyibo The Rule of Law The Law of Rules The Law The Rules The Law Rules Just Laws Just Law. Justice blindfolded and even-handed But not blind and unhinged The Rule of Just Laws encircling the beloved and empowered community— a Magna Carta …

March 3, 20220Comments

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Features

Ogebe JSC, others extol US humanitarian group for donating new orphanage building to Benue orphans

Group applauds Davido’s historic benevolence to orphanages Barely 10 months after constructing a church building for an Agatu community ravaged by herdsmen in the 2016 massacre, a humanitarian team from the United States of America, has again commissioned two humanitarian projects in Yobe and Benue states as part of activities in honour of Hostage Christian…

March 3, 20220Comments

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My Notes

Can a girl dream if she’s not given a chance to live?

By Lillian Okenwa Her death was as harrowing as it was brutal. An eight-year-old child bride. Not only was she forced to have sexual relations but with a man five times her age. It was their wedding night and the experience left her with internal bleeding. She bled to death. Little Rawan passed a couple…

March 3, 20224Comments

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Opinion

When cowards speak and the earth quakes, By Ngozi Bell

News Reel: “The Kremlin ordered hundreds of Russian mercenaries in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, The Times of London reported.…… The Kremlin offered what The Times described as “hefty bonuses” to wipe out Zelenskyy’s government. The exact amount of the bounty is unclear.” Also in another news “….. Putin ordered Russia’s nuclear…

March 1, 20224Comments

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