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 […]
By EMEM BENSON Origins Rooted in Missionary Vision THE story of Methodist Boys’ High School (MBHS), Oron, is inseparable from the broader history of missionary education in Nigeria. Founded in 1905 as the Oron Training Institute (OTI), the school emerged from the evangelical ambitions of Primitive Methodist missionaries who saw education as both a spiritual and […]
Understanding the Lawyer–Client Relationship in Law THE assumption that a client is bound to a lawyer until the conclusion of a case remains widespread but legally inaccurate. In practice, the relationship between a lawyer and a client is governed by contractual principles and professional rules, allowing for termination under specific conditions. In legal terms, this […]
Tension Grips Ibusa After Reported Killing A wave of anxiety swept through Ibusa, Delta State, following reports of a suspected cult-related killing involving a member of the Vikings confraternity. The report surfaced shortly after a separate fatal incident involving an alleged member of a rival group, prompting fears of escalating violence between confraternities in the […]
Untangling Claims About U.S. Presidents and Iran The Viral Narrative A widely circulated image makes a bold argument: that successive U.S. leaders—Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden—each played direct roles in strengthening Iran’s nuclear program, through uranium transfers, cash payments, or unfrozen funds. The implication is clear: that U.S. policy consistently enabled Iran’s nuclear […]