Character versus Reputation- My Perspective

Dr. Ifeyinwa Nwakwesi How does one explain the decadence in our society where people are Bible and Quran readers and are always praying. Character is the true qualities an individual exhibits and reputation is the perceptions and beliefs people have of others. I think people should be more focused on developing themselves into people…

May 31, 20220Comments

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Opinion

‘Abuja: From capital to national darkness’

Inside Stuff With Martins Oloja I was in our nation’s capital, Abuja last week and I wept over that beautiful city because it is fast becoming John Milton’s classic description of another paradise (being) lost. Our remarkable capital where I have practised journalism for thirty-four years is very dark at the moment. I drove in…

May 31, 20220Comments

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Opinion

Peter Obi as “The Guardian”

By Sonnie Ekwowusi Devoid of character, the words “politics” and “politicians” are synonymous with deceit and fraud. In the words of Federic Bastiat, French political economist, and philosopher, political activities are nothing but legalized plunder. Put differently, democracy bereft of democratic ideals can kill in the same way a military despotism kills. According to Peter…

May 30, 20220Comments

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Features

The Supreme Court should not be for all cases- Onoja, SAN

“With only 15 Justices and mountains of cases, the Supreme Court will continue to be overworked,” remarked Chief Ogwu James Onoja while urging that vacancies at the apex court should be filled immediately. Speaking at a recent book presentation at Abuja, in honour of the recently retired Justice Ejembi Eko, JSC, Onoja expressed concern that…

May 30, 20220Comments

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Tribute

For Olisa Agbakoba – Before the Onset of Autumn

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu As Nigeria’s military ruler, Olusegun Obasanjo, who retired from the army as Head of State and a four-star General on the last day of September 1979, established what he later described to the New York Times over one decade later as “a farm settlement…., which aimed at the increase of food…

May 28, 20220Comments

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Book review

Hon. Justice Ejembi Eko Dissents: A Collection and Comments on His Lordship’s Dissenting Judgments at the Supreme Court of Nigeria

Book Review by Dr. Suleiman Nchi The book titled HON. JUSTICE EJEMBI EKO DISSENTS: A COLLECTION AND COMMENTS ON HIS LORDSHIP’S DISSENTING JUDGMENTS AT THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA is a book written in honour of His Lordship, Hon. Justice Ejembi Eko, JSC. The book is edited by Chief Ogwu James Onoja SAN and…

May 28, 20220Comments

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spotlight

Federalism, rotational presidency or secession? Whither way Nigeria?

By Lillian okenwa “Another solution to Nigeria is fiscal federalism. Till today, I have not been explained to or known, why oil in my Local Government in Ughelli South of Delta State is being carted away to Abuja or shared among the Nigerian States.” - Othniel A. Ikpibako, Esq. [The] unity of Nigeria has a…

May 28, 20220Comments

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Sound health

World Menstrual Hygiene Day: Embracing the Girl Child Initiative takes campaign to the markets

The importance of World Menstrual Hygiene Day has again been brought to the fore with the awareness campaign organised by Embracing the Girl Child Initiative. To mark the Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022, Embracing the Girl Child Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in partnership with "The Young and Called Forum" went on a street outreach/awareness at…

May 28, 20220Comments

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The Law and You

EFCC & Police Can Break and Damage Any House to Search and Arrest Suspects Even Without Warrants.

By Onyekachi Umah,Esq. EFCC & Police Can Break/Damage Any House to Search and Arrest Suspects Even Without Warrants. The EFCC, Police and other law enforcement agencies have the right to break any door or window in a house/place in order gain entrance, search and arrest a suspect with or without a warrant of arrest (so…

May 27, 20220Comments

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Faith

The trial of faith, the Nigerian, the Christian

By Namani J Nharrel Let us be clear, faith here talks of Christian principles and practices taught by Jesus and His apostles, while trial is the opposition of these teachings by pain and suffering inflicted on Christians. Another form of trial is by questioning the teachings of the Bible in the face of trouble. Whether by…

May 26, 20220Comments

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