Forceful arrests in Nigeria: Experts weigh balance between national security, constitutional rights
By Precious Enaike & Tolu Folorunsho Across Nigeria, forceful arrests have become one of the most visible and controversial features of law enforcement. Dramatic scenes of security operatives scaling fences, breaking gates and forcing their way into homes increasingly dominate public discourse. Read Also: PFIPC: Police arrest Adeyemi’s father amid ongoing forgery probe From ordinary […]
Where is Muhammadu Buhari?
Yes, indeed. That is the question. Where is the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC)? The man left Nigeria in mysterious circumstances sometime between February 15 and 19. His manner of disappearing raised eyebrows across the country, for he suddenly melted into ether.
A Twilight Impeachment in Ebonyi: Governor Martin Elechi’s sins
THE impeachment notice served on Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi, less than three months to the end of his tenure, has long been anticipated since he lost control of the state House of Assembly.
Ebonyi Assembly and the impeachment debate
The power of impeachment or removal from office of the governor or deputy governor by the state House of Assembly is provided for in Section 188 of the Constitution. According to the Constitution, “The governor or deputy governor of a state may be removed from office in accordance with the provisions of this Section. Section 188 (2) (a, b, c) and subsections (2 to 10) provided for the various steps that will be taken for legal impeachment of the governor or his deputy”
Australia’s role to combat Al Qaeda, Boko Haram – Ambassador Richardson
We have fared well in diplomatic context. For example, during the visit of President Jonathan to Australia, we had a bilateral meeting. That was in 2011. We also initiated high level talks between our two foreign ministries which happen on annual basis. We have expanded our development cooperation; we have a number of development scholarships, we are into training Nigerians from the public sector, developers from the private sector; giving them post graduate studies and other short term training courses in Australia in the areas of agriculture, mining, government regulation and infrastructure.
Kehinde Young-Harry And Daughters – Walking the talk!
Anchor of the famous news feature programme, ‘Newsline’, on the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Kehinde Young-Harry, was one of the most famous TV hosts in her days of TV. For years, she kept viewers glued to their TV sets for the ever-intriguing Sunday tonic, Newsline, which brought true life experiences and some times, weird stories to the fore.
