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NYSC kidnap story: Burden of public trust, by Tonnie Iredia

NYSC kidnap story: Burden of public trust, by Tonnie Iredia

Twenty (20) prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on their way to the Southeast for orientation and service year were kidnapped on October 1, 2026. Following their release some 6 days later, our traumatized country was greatly relieved. A report by the Imo state police command claimed that the corpers were rescued […]
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Fraud: Another minister may soon be caught, by Tonnie Iredia

Fraud: Another minister may soon be caught, by Tonnie Iredia

In many developing societies where the government of the day is unable to provide basic facilities to improve living standards the way out is usually to resort to the tokenism of distributing palliatives to citizens.  Nigeria adopted the option in 2015 – an option which from inception has been unable to wear a transparent and […]

‘Edo 2024: Home-boy is good, but…’ – By Tony Iredia

‘Edo 2024: Home-boy is good, but…’ – By Tony Iredia

Nigeria’s national political attention would expectedly focus more on Edo and Ondo states this year because it is their turn to hold governorship elections in the country in September and November respectively. Electoral activities would understandably pick-up earlier in Edo as it would be the first contestation centre. Indeed, Ondo is slightly drawn back because […]

Political cabals all over Nigeria: Ondo testifies, By Tonnie Iredia

Political cabals all over Nigeria: Ondo testifies, By Tonnie Iredia

It is no longer news that Arakunrin, Odunayo, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, who was governor of Ondo state for the larger part of the last 7 years has passed on. May the soul of that sworn courageous activist rest in peace.  His former deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa is now governor bringing to an end political skirmishes that have […]

Gauging the temper of Nigerian judges, By Tonnie Iredia

Gauging the temper of Nigerian judges, By Tonnie Iredia

There are many benefits of the knowledge of law. To start with, it positions those who are so privileged at a higher pedestal than virtually every other person. But in recent times, it has become obvious that not many members of the legal profession including those who prioritize advocacy fully appreciate the critical role of communication […]

Nigeria’s obsession with doctrine of necessity, By Tonnie Iredia

Nigeria’s obsession with doctrine of necessity, By Tonnie Iredia

Many Nigerians have for long been calling for a new constitution for their country because the subsisting 1999 constitution never met and still doesn’t meet the basic requirements of a people’s constitution. However, many other citizens are not persuaded that writing another constitution is a viable way out. The perspective of this latter school of thought […]