Ozoro Market as Benchmark for Grassroots Commerce THE completion of the Ozoro Modern Market in Isoko North Local Government Area has drawn commendation from Delta State officials, with authorities describing it as a model for grassroots economic development. The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, during an inspection tour, praised the […]
By STELLA JUSTICE NNENNAYA A Common Encounter on Nigerian Roads ENCOUNTERS between citizens and law enforcement officers often come with a familiar request: “Open your phone.” For many Nigerians, this demand—frequently made during stop-and-search operations—has become routine. Yet, beneath the humour and casual compliance lies a serious legal question: can the police lawfully compel a citizen […]
Understanding the Distinction in Nigeria’s Legal System IN everyday conversation, the terms “lawyer” and “advocate” are often used interchangeably. Yet within Nigeria’s legal framework, the distinction—though subtle—reveals deeper structural and professional realities about how the justice system functions. A lawyer, in the Nigerian context, is any individual who has completed legal education, attended the Nigerian […]
A Constituency Under Construction THE Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, has undertaken a comprehensive inspection of multiple infrastructure projects across Warri South-West Local Government Area, offering a window into how constituency-driven development is reshaping riverine communities. The projects—spanning education, healthcare, transport, housing, and energy—highlight an ambitious push to address long-standing […]
A Signature That Changed Everything ON 29 April 1998, in the final days of military rule, a man sat behind a heavy desk in Abuja and signed a document that would echo across decades. That man was Dan Etete, then Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources. With a single stroke of the pen, Etete allocated the […]
U.S. Weighs Next Phase in Iran Conflict DONALD Trump is facing mounting pressure as he considers next steps in the escalating conflict with Iran, with military planners outlining options that could significantly intensify the war but carry high risks and uncertain outcomes. While the current campaign has relied largely on airstrikes, defence officials have reportedly […]
A Career Forged in Nigeria’s Military Turning Point COLONEL Ibrahim Taiwo, who died on 13 February 1976 during a failed coup attempt in Lagos, belonged to a generation of Nigerian officers whose careers were deeply intertwined with the country’s turbulent post-independence politics. His trajectory—from logistics officer to state administrator—mirrors the transformation of the military from […]
The Rising Legal Debate Around Prophetic Claims ACROSS Nigeria’s vibrant religious landscape, prophetic declarations often carry immense personal and economic weight. From career breakthroughs to life-changing opportunities, believers frequently act on these assurances. But what happens when those assurances fail? Increasingly, aggrieved individuals are questioning whether the law offers any remedy against prophets whose predictions […]
UN Chief Urges End to War THE United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, called for an immediate end to hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran, warning that the conflict risks spiralling into a broader regional catastrophe. He emphasised that continued escalation threatens civilian lives, global stability, and already fragile diplomatic frameworks. Guterres urged all […]
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 […]