From Doubt to Defiance: How the Super Eagles Reclaimed Their Pride Arrival Under Clouds of Doubt WHEN the Super Eagles touched down in Fes for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the atmosphere mirrored the mood back home—cold, wet, and uncertain. Nigeria arrived not as favourites, but as a wounded […]
Law Does Not Manage Embarrassment IN many Nigerian homes, silence is often mistaken for resolution. When a married man impregnates a house-help, families scramble to contain reputational damage. But the law does not exist to protect social standing. It exists to protect rights—especially the rights of a child. From a legal standpoint, pregnancy immediately transforms […]
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 […]
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 […]
Between Morality and Law: Understanding Domestic Boundaries THE discomfort around domestic workers and marital trust often leads people to ask the wrong legal question. The issue is not whether the law can control intimacy. It cannot. The real question is how law helps households manage risk, power, and structure. There is no law that forbids […]
Rivers Assembly Crisis and the Cost of Political Warfare WHEN Siminalayi Fubara was sworn in as Governor of Rivers State on 29 May 2023, expectations were high that the state would experience a period of consolidation after years of intense political dominance by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Instead, within five months […]
By IZUCHUKWU CHARLES COLLINS A History of Dismissive Narratives FOR decades, parts of Nigeria’s public discourse have portrayed the South-East, particularly AlaIgbo, as economically marginal, geographically constrained, and lacking strategic natural resources. Terms such as “landlocked,” “unproductive,” or environmentally disadvantaged became shorthand in some political and media conversations, shaping perceptions about the region’s place in national […]
A Contested Claim with Deep Roots THE question of whether Ijaw communities in Edo South Senatorial District are indigenous or merely settlers has re-emerged as one of the most sensitive historical and political debates in southern Nigeria. At its core are competing narratives of origin, land ownership, and sovereignty between the Ijaw people […]
LAND, MEMORY, AND THE POLITICS OF TRUTH IN DELTA STATE When History Refuses to Be Rewritten LAND disputes in Delta State rarely remain legal matters alone. They quickly become battles over memory, identity, and political relevance. One such dispute, involving the Sagay family of Amukpe community, has resurfaced as a powerful reminder that documented truth […]
Power, Perception and Panic: The Story Behind Ironsi’s ‘Mythical’ Stick IN Nigerian history, symbols often take on lives of their own. Few objects demonstrate this better than the crocodile-shaped swagger stick carried by Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi on the day he was arrested and later killed. Over time, the stick evolved from a personal accessory into […]