Public Outrage Versus Legal Reality WHEN police hesitate after a missing-person report, outrage follows quickly. Families feel abandoned. The public assumes incompetence. Yet policing is not driven by emotions—it is driven by thresholds. Understanding those thresholds explains why police respond the way they do. The Myth of the 24-Hour Rule The belief that police are […]
By AMINA USMAN ABDULRAHMAN Morning in a War Zone Childhood AT dawn in the outskirts of Zurmi, Zamfara State, 13-year-old Mubarak performs duties far heavier than his age. He ties his younger brother’s worn slippers, scanning the horizon for danger. The low hum of a motorcycle still freezes him in place—a sound etched into memory […]
Inside the Courtroom: How Orders, Rulings and Judgements Shape Justice COURTS do not deliver justice in one dramatic moment. Justice is built step by step through structured decisions, each serving a different purpose. Among the most misunderstood aspects of the judicial process are court orders, court rulings, and court judgements. Though they may sound similar, […]
DETTY December is no longer a cultural accident. It is a system—deliberate, monetised, and deeply embedded in Nigeria’s social fabric. Each December, the country enters a high-stakes cycle of celebration that blends entertainment, economics and identity into a single national moment. The phrase captures the intensity of the season: loud music, packed streets, […]
By HALIMA TAKWAS AGONY and hope collided for parents of abducted pupils of St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State, following the release of 100 victims, while 165 others remain in captivity. Although the handover of the freed pupils and a teacher brought relief to many families, those whose children were not released continue […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH TEAM Nigeria wrapped up the athletics events at the 4th African Youth Games in Angola in dominant fashion on Saturday, finishing with an impressive haul of 11 medals to underline the country’s growing strength in youth track and field. The Nigerian athletes claimed six gold and five silver medals across sprint, […]
In Nigeria, recording police officers in the course of their duties is not illegal. The Constitution guarantees freedom of expression and the right to receive and disseminate information. In an era of body cameras, citizen journalism, and viral accountability, the public’s camera has become a powerful tool. However, exercising a right without understanding its legal […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE A video showing Delta State Governor, Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, performing ushering duties at the ongoing Shiloh 2025 programme of Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel) in Ota, Ogun State, has stirred intense reactions on social media. The footage, shared on Facebook by the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Ossai Ovie Success, captured […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE THE founder of Achievers University, Owo, Prof. Bode Ayorinde, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to exempt the education sector from taxation, warning that imposing taxes on schools and universities would hinder national development. Speaking at the 15th convocation and 18th foundation anniversary of […]
By SANI BATURE Children Killed as Reprisal Violence Flares in Plateau FOUR children were killed on Thursday in a reprisal attack allegedly carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Dorong village, Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State, as tensions escalated over recent cattle rustling incidents. The victims were identified […]