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High Court Decision Sparks Debate On Artificial Intelligence In Legal Filings
When Technology Collides with Legal Standards A High Court ruling delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye has spotlighted the limits of artificial intelligence in legal proceedings, following the dismissal of a court application found to have been generated using AI tools. The court not only rejected the application but also ruled that its deficiencies were so […]
CBN Wraps Up Bank Recapitalisation As Sector Raises ₦4.65 Trillion
A Major Shift in Nigeria’s Banking Landscape THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has formally concluded its sweeping banking sector recapitalisation programme, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen financial system stability and position banks for long-term economic support. The programme, launched in March 2024, required banks to meet new minimum capital thresholds within […]
DOPF Congratulates Prof. Obukoadata On Appointment As DVC, Academics Of Delta Varsity
THE Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has extended warm congratulations to Professor Presly Ogheneruke Obukoadata on his appointment as Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC), Academics, of Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Delta State. In a statement issued on behalf of the Forum, the Publicity Secretary, Amb. Ehvwubare Oghenekparobo, ANIPR, FIMC, described Professor Obukoadata as an erudite scholar, […]
Behind The Bench: The Legal Power Of Objections In Courtroom Proceedings
Objections as the Backbone of Fair Trials WITHIN adversarial legal systems, courtroom proceedings are governed by strict evidentiary and procedural rules. One of the most visible enforcement tools is the objection—a mechanism through which lawyers challenge perceived irregularities during trial. When a lawyer raises an objection, the judge is immediately called upon to rule on […]
Oil, Power & War: Middle East Crisis Pushes World To The Brink
Rising Tensions in the Middle East: Oil, Power, and the Fragile Path to Peace A Region on Edge THE Middle East is once again at the centre of global uncertainty as tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel intensify. What began as a series of military exchanges has evolved into a complex geopolitical standoff, […]
Akwa Ibom Secures Bonded Terminal, Advances Aviation Hub Ambition
By DESTINY YOUNG Approval Signals Shift Toward Cargo-Driven Growth AKWA Ibom State has taken a significant step toward strengthening its aviation and logistics capacity following the approval of a bonded terminal by the Nigeria Customs Service. The approval came after a high-level meeting between Governor Umo Eno and the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, in […]
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Security Crisis In Nigeria: Bwala Responds To Hasan’s Questions
By MARY EFOMBRUH Q&A: Mehdi Hasan vs Daniel Bwala Mehdi Hasan: Since President Tinubu took office, insecurity has worsened. Nigeria is now one of the deadliest countries in the world. Amnesty International reports document thousands of killings and kidnappings continuing under this administration. Are you proud of that record? Daniel Bwala: I’m not aware. Mehdi Hasan: […]
Bwala Says Past Criticism Of Tinubu Is ‘Politics’, Defends Al Jazeera Appearance
Bwala Responds to Interview Backlash SPECIAL Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has responded to criticism that followed his recent interview on Al Jazeera, stating that he remains ready to defend the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before any interviewer anywhere in the world. Bwala spoke on Saturday for […]
Campus Housing Crisis: Who Really Controls Student Futures?
Beyond Tuition: The Hidden Housing Burden in Nigerian Universities HIGHER education in Nigeria has long been framed as an affordable alternative to private institutions. Federal tuition remains comparatively low. Yet for thousands of students, affordability ends where accommodation begins. A new financial hierarchy now defines university life — one where landlords, agents and property developers […]
Business
Delta’s Market Infrastructure Drive: Progress In Ozoro Raises Questions On Statewide Equity
Ozoro Market as Benchmark for Grassroots Commerce THE completion of the Ozoro Modern Market in Isoko North Local Government Area has drawn commendation from Delta State officials, with authorities describing it as a model for grassroots economic development. The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, during an inspection tour, praised the […]
Ozoro Modern Market Nears Commissioning As Delta Promises Fair Shop Allocation
Boosting Grassroots Commerce Through Infrastructure THE Delta State Government’s push to stimulate local economies has received a boost with the near completion of the Ozoro Modern Market in Isoko North Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, described the facility as a strategic investment aimed at strengthening grassroots […]
Egg Prices Soar As Farmers Cite Shortage Of Day-Old Chicks
Farmers Link Egg Scarcity to Chick Supply Crisis POULTRY farmers have attributed the rising cost and growing scarcity of eggs in Nigeria to a shortage of day-old chicks (DOCs), a key input in egg production. At the farm gate, a crate of eggs now sells for about ₦5,500, up from ₦5,000 recorded in January. Prices […]
Free Transport Boosts Turnout At Enugu Trade Fair
ECCIMA Initiative Drives Attendance at Trade Fair SHOPPERS and exhibitors at the ongoing 37th Enugu International Trade Fair have commended the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture for introducing free transportation to and from the event, a move widely credited with boosting attendance and sales. The initiative comes amid rising transport costs linked […]
Politics
Advocate Lecture To Tackle Nigeria’s Governance Crisis As Ughelli Monarch Endorses Event
Monarch, Leaders Rally Support for Governance-Focused Lecture in Delta Royal Endorsement Signals Strong Backing THE Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, HRM Wilson Ojakovo, Oharisi III, has thrown his weight behind the forthcoming third edition of the Advocate Annual Lecture Series, describing it as a vital platform for intellectual discourse on Nigeria’s governance challenges. The monarch gave […]
Akwa Ibom 2027: Continuity Or Change For The ARISE Agenda?
By DESTINY YOUNG A State at a Political Crossroads AS Akwa Ibom State gradually approaches the 2027 governorship election, a central question is beginning to shape political conversations: should the current administration be given more time to consolidate its vision? For supporters of Governor Umo Eno, the debate is less about personalities and more about policy […]
When Critics Become Diplomats: Nigeria’s Political Theatre
By IJEOMA NJOKU Politics of Contradiction IN Nigeria’s ever-evolving political landscape, few developments illustrate the fluidity of alliances better than the apparent transition of Reno Omokri from vocal critic to government appointee under Bola Ahmed Tinubu. During the last election cycle, Omokri’s criticisms were not merely routine political opposition—they were forceful, international, and deeply personal. His […]
Protest, Power & Space: Rethinking The National Assembly Arcade
A Democratic Space Under Pressure AT the centre of Nigeria’s legislative complex lies the arcade of the National Assembly Complex—a space designed to embody national unity but now defined by contestation. Increasingly, it has become the focal point of a deeper democratic dilemma: how to balance citizens’ right to protest with the state’s obligation to […]