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War At A Crossroads: Inside The Escalating US–Israel–Iran Conflict & The Race For Peace

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WAR AT A CROSSROADS: DIPLOMACY, ESCALATION AND GLOBAL FALLOUT A Conflict Spiralling Beyond Control NEARLY a month into the US–Israel–Iran war, the conflict has evolved from a regional confrontation into a global crisis with far-reaching political, economic, and humanitarian implications. Appeals from international bodies, including the United Nations, have intensified, with Secretary-General António Guterres warning […]

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Timing Or Conflict? Trump Family Investment Sparks Questions After Drone War Escalation

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A Timeline That Raises Questions IN politics, timing is everything. And sometimes, timing is everything people cannot ignore. When Eric Trump reportedly invested in an Israeli drone technology firm just days before a major U.S.-backed military escalation, critics did not see coincidence—they saw convergence. On 17 February 2026, the investment was linked to a $1.5 […]

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1966: How Military Rule Reversed The Deposition Of Warri’s Monarch

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A Monarch Caught in Political Crossfire THE deposition and eventual reinstatement of Erejuwa II remains one of the most striking examples of how Nigeria’s early post-independence politics reshaped traditional institutions. Born Wilson Gbesimi Emiko around 1908, Erejuwa II ascended the throne of the Olu of Warri in 1951. Before becoming monarch, he had built a […]

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Love, Betrayal & Justice: Revisiting Nigeria’s 1953 ‘Esther Johnson’ Trial

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A Crime That Captivated Colonial Lagos IN 1953, a young Nigerian woman, Ada Ocha Ntu—widely known as Esther Johnson—became the centre of one of colonial Nigeria’s most controversial murder trials. At just 22, she was accused of killing her British partner, Maurice Hall, a railway engineer, in Lagos. The case quickly transcended the courtroom, evolving […]

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Trump & The Continuity Question In U.S. Foreign Policy

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By ZACKIE MESSENJAH Historical Continuity and U.S. Foreign Policy Reassessing U.S. Power: Continuity or Departure? DEBATES over the foreign policy posture of Donald Trump have intensified following recent global developments, particularly the 2026 U.S. military operation in Venezuela. While critics frame his actions as unusually aggressive, a broader historical lens suggests continuity rather than rupture in […]

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Child Brides As Collateral: The Quiet Persistence Of Modern Slavery In Becheve

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READ THE FIRST PART OF THIS INVESTIGATION HERE. A Serene Community with a Dark Undercurrent NESTLED near the Obudu Mountain Resort, Becheve community in Cross River State presents an image of tranquillity—lush hills, cool climate, and a slow, rhythmic pace of life. Yet beneath this calm exterior lies a deeply entrenched practice widely described by […]

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Married Too Soon: Poverty, Culture & The Fight Against Child Marriage In Nigeria

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Stolen Futures: Inside Communities Where Childhood Ends in Marriage A Childhood Interrupted IN a quiet settlement in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Christiana Ebonyi’s story mirrors that of many young girls whose childhoods are abruptly cut short. At just 16, she was married off to a man nearly three times her age. There […]

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Misinformation Or Reality? Ozoro Community Debunks ‘Rape Festival’ Claims, Demands Justice For Alleged Assault Victims

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By PRINCE SOLOMON AKENI Ozoro Community Pushes Back Against ‘Rape Festival’ Narrative Amid Calls for Accountability Residents, Stakeholders Reject Viral Claims COMMUNITY voices in Ozoro, Delta State, have strongly refuted viral claims describing a local cultural celebration as a “rape festival,” insisting that such characterisations are false, misleading, and damaging to the community’s reputation. The controversy, […]

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Beyond The Bench: Why Some Cases Move Into Judges’ Chambers

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Understanding “In Chambers” Proceedings in Nigerian Courts PUBLIC reactions to courtroom language often reflect a mix of curiosity and suspicion. One such phrase — “the matter will be heard in chambers” — frequently triggers assumptions of secrecy or even misconduct. However, legal experts say such interpretations are often misplaced, as the concept is firmly grounded […]

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