Discarded, thrown into a refuse bin at birth, he rose to become a top Nigerian journalist

By Lillian Okenwa His story sounds like Tales by Moonlight. If Aunty Nkem of then Children’s TV show ‘Tales by Moonlight’, or Jimi Solanke of ‘Story Land' fame, were to have recounted this story, many would have excitedly lapped up their thrilling and animatedly delivered fiction. But as James Hardly Chase would say, This is…

January 31, 20230Comments

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Opinion

Stop staring in the rear-view mirror

By Afam Osigwe “A wise lawyer who wants to be successful in the business or practice of law people must admit his/her shortcomings. He/she should not be afraid to say, ‘I don’t know. I need to know. I need help. I cannot do it alone etc.’ You should not be afraid or detest the need…

January 31, 20230Comments

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Lifestyle

Seven habits/attributes of a successful/effective lawyer in Nigeria

“You can’t go it alone if you want to establish a fruitful and fulfilling career as a lawyer. Instead, staying connected to a robust network of your peers and definitely, your seniors will help you have an edge in the field. Your network can give you advice, direct you to helpful resources, and even help…

January 30, 20230Comments

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Opinion

The President we all need(5)

By Sonnie Ekwowusi Nearly 645 people lost their lives in diverse circumstances across Kaduna State in the first six months of 2022. Speaking under the aegis of Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU), the then acting President of SOKAPU Awemi Dio Maisamari stated that the terrorists had not only captured and occupied Kaduna State but had…

January 30, 20230Comments

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Court orders immediate reinstatement of illegally sacked Immigration officer to Deputy Comptroller-General

It appears to be a season of reinstatements as Daniel Makolo an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) joined the list of long-dismissed government officials whose reinstalment has been ordered by court. Though he was fired on 25 April 2018, the dismissal was backdated to 2017 when he was suspended. Whether the NIS, will…

January 30, 20230Comments

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Features

The Last Christmas: The Strange Case of A Kannywood Actress by Onigegewura – Part 2

Officers and men of Nigerian Police began their investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Auwalu. They left no stone unturned in their efforts to unravel the mystery of how a grown-up adult could have suddenly disappeared on Christmas Day. The DPO was a very diligent lady. She reviewed the report of the preliminary investigation. She…

January 30, 20230Comments

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Features

The Last Christmas: The Strange Case of A Kannywood Actress by Onigegewura

Rabi Ismail was used to being the centre of attention. This is only natural as Rabi was a movie star. It is doubtful if there is anyone who is familiar with the Hausa movie industry, popularly called Kannywood, who does not know Rabi Ismail. She was famed for both her acting prowess and her alluring…

January 29, 20230Comments

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Opinion

Why Philanthropy Stops at Building a Courthouse

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu “Nothing is to be done which creates even a suspicion that there has been an improper interference with the course of justice.” Lord Hewart, 9 Nov 1923 in R v. Sussex Justices, [1924] 1 KB 256 Something extraordinary happened in Ikere-Ekiti in Ekiti State, southwest Nigeria, on 19 January 2023. On…

January 29, 20230Comments

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Can BVAS be trusted in the forthcoming elections?

As controversy continues to trail the efficacy of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) following the judgement of the Osun State Election Petition Tribunal which declared the election of Ademola Adeleke illegal, the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) insists there is no going back on the conduct of mock accreditations based on the use of BVAS machines…

January 28, 20230Comments

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**Not Yet Hamba Kahle, Thulani**

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu On 18 March 2014, Mpendulo Simelane, a judge of the High Court of eSwatini – the country formerly known as Swaziland - convicted Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu of criminal contempt, sentencing them to 18 months in prison. Bheki, a journalist, worked as editor of The Nation, the leading news magazine…

January 28, 20230Comments

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