A Nation Grappling with Identity and Leadership RECENT polling data highlights a complex and increasingly uneasy relationship between Americans and the presidency of Donald Trump. According to the survey, more respondents describe themselves as “ashamed” than “proud” of the current administration—a framing that reflects not just political disagreement, but a deeper sense of national introspection. […]
By BONIFACE UZOMA CHILAKA The Emotional Weight of Political Belonging IN Nigeria’s political landscape, loyalty is rarely neutral. It is often shaped by history, identity, and a sense of collective struggle. For many, defending a political leader from one’s region or ethnic group is seen as a form of solidarity. But what happens when that […]
Clarifying a Common Legal Misconception IN everyday language, the terms evidence and exhibit are often used interchangeably. However, within the legal system, the distinction between the two is both technical and significant, shaping how courts evaluate facts and reach decisions. Legal practitioners emphasise that misunderstanding these concepts can lead to confusion about how cases are […]
THE WORD THAT TRIPS MANY: WHY “EVIDENCES” DOES NOT EXIST IN LEGAL ENGLISH Everyday Usage vs Legal Precision IN everyday speech, it is common to hear phrases such as “I have many evidences” used to describe multiple supporting materials in an argument or dispute. However, within legal practice, that expression is considered incorrect. Legal professionals […]
A Stage Set for Power, Not Peace IT begins with a familiar pattern: assemble a coalition, give it a name that sounds noble, and present it as the solution to a crisis. This time, it is a so-called “Board of Peace,” orbiting around Donald Trump—a body that, on the surface, promises stability in Gaza, but […]
A War of Contradictions IN the middle of a brutal war, an uncomfortable reality has emerged—Ukraine, the country fighting to resist Russia’s invasion, is now entangled in keeping part of Russia’s oil economy alive. It is not by choice. It is not by alignment. It is by pressure. At the centre of this geopolitical contradiction […]
UZOMA CHILAKA Power as a Long-Term Investment IN this sharply drawn political allegory, Boniface Uzoma Chilaka presents a troubling redefinition of leadership. Here, power is not a calling—it is a strategy. The protagonist does not rush toward the throne. Instead, he builds the conditions that make his ascension inevitable. He invests—not in the visible trappings […]
Inside the First Step of Criminal Justice CONTRARY to widespread belief, criminal trials do not begin with witness testimony or legal arguments. Instead, they start with arraignment—a procedural requirement that serves as the gateway to justice. Arraignment is the stage at which the court formally presents charges to the accused and demands a plea. Legal […]
UN Delays Strait of Hormuz Vote Amid Escalating Tensions AS the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its 35th day, global diplomatic efforts showed signs of strain, with the United Nations postponing a critical vote on securing the Strait of Hormuz. The delay reflected deep divisions among global powers over how to […]
A Party in Transition or Turmoil? THE crisis rocking the Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has exposed deep structural tensions triggered by mass political defections and competing power blocs. What initially appeared to be a strategic consolidation of political strength—following the defection of key figures from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—has instead […]