By MELVIN KOFFA Justice on Trial: When the Powerful Outsmart the Law NIGERIA is steadily sliding into a dangerous paradox: a country rich in laws but poor in justice. Across political parties, regions and administrations, public office has come to be viewed less as a platform for service and more as a gateway to wealth […]
Climate Pressure Pushes Farmers Toward Solar Irrigation AS climate change continues to disrupt rainfall patterns and threaten food security across Nigeria, smallholder farmers are urging the Federal Government to subsidise solar-powered irrigation systems as a practical solution for sustaining agricultural production year-round. The call follows a comprehensive research conducted by climate-focused non-governmental organisation, YELF Climate […]
By ANITA KNIGHT Nobel Committee Clarifies Peace Prize Rule After Machado Gifts Medal to Trump THE Norwegian Nobel Committee has issued a firm clarification that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred to another individual — even after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS ‘Architect of Modern Nigeria’ Comment Sparks Online Reckoning WHEN First Lady Oluremi Tinubu described President Bola Tinubu as “the architect of modern Nigeria,” many Nigerians responded not with applause but with biting commentary that reflected deep economic anxiety. Posted on her official Facebook page, the statement quickly gained traction, drawing thousands of […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Akwa Ibom Government Dismisses Ekid Union Land Claims, Reiterates Legal Ownership The Akwa Ibom State Government has officially rejected claims by the Ekid People’s Union asserting ownership of land within the Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, reaffirming that the state retains legal authority over the site. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. […]
By TOSI ORE Community Scrambles as Kidnappers Demand ₦40m Ransom for Eight Abducted Edo Indigenes RESIDENTS of Imoga community in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State are scrambling to raise funds after kidnappers threatened to kill eight community members abducted earlier this month unless a ₦40 million ransom is paid. The victims were […]
Why the Law Prioritises Boundaries in Child Care CONVERSATIONS about child protection are often uncomfortable, especially when they involve family dynamics. Yet discomfort is not a valid reason for silence. Across legal systems, including Nigeria’s, child protection laws are shaped not by sentiment but by evidence—patterns observed repeatedly in abuse cases over decades. One of […]
Oborevwori Celebrates Nwaobi at 51, Hails Legislative Excellence DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to the Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Engr. Emmanuel Emeka Nwaobi, as the lawmaker marked his 51st birthday on 17 January. The congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued in Asaba […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE Royal Commendation for Tinubu as FG Strengthens Niger Bridge Security THE commissioning of the CCTV Monitoring Centre for the Second Niger Bridge has drawn commendation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with traditional rulers describing the project as a major step toward improved security and infrastructure sustainability. Speaking at […]
By AROH ANTHONY Understanding Ekpeye: Language, History and Misconception THE claim that Ekpeye is merely a dialect of Igbo persists largely because linguistic terminology is poorly understood outside academic circles. A closer look at linguistic research, historical evidence, and cultural continuity shows that Ekpeye occupies a distinct and ancient position within the Igboid family. What Igboid […]