Chief Emuoboh Gbagi, the first son of the late Chief Kenneth Gbagi, a distinguished entrepreneur, lawyer, and former Minister of Education, has been honoured with his father’s chieftaincy title, “Ame of Ughievwen Kingdom.” This prestigious title was transferred to him during a colourful ceremony at the weekend, held at the royal palace of the Okobaro […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt Hon Dennis Idahosa, has assured that the Sen Monday Okoebholo-led administration was irrevocably committed to upholding the principle of justice, fairness and equity in the dispensation of democratic dividends across the state without segregation. Idahosa gave the assurance when he hosted members […]

Most of those who have commented or are commenting on the Dele Farotimi-Afe Babalola saga have not read the book at the heart of the story: Farotimi’s Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System. I have. I bought a digital copy from Amazon last week, and spent four hours slowly reading – more appropriately, perusing – the […]

The incident in Zamfara State, where a gang of gunmen kidnapped more than 50 women and children in a raid at Kakin Dawa village on Sunday, December 8, 2024, highlights the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria. In the last few years, violence arising from religious extremism, kidnappings and banditry has claimed numerous lives, displaced communities […]

Mr Olukolade Kassim, the Chairman of Nigeria Institution of Surveyors (NIS), Lagos Branch, has called on governments to collaborate with surveyors in tackling insecurity. Kassim made the call at the 90th anniversary of the association which coincided with its 39th Annual General Meeting and held on Wednesday in Ikeja. The event had the theme: “Brain […]