By FEMI FALANA, SAN THE Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the brutal killing of one of its members, Mrs. Bolanle Raheem, in Lagos on December 25, 2022, by a trigger-happy policeman. The suspect has been arrested and detained pending his arraignment for murder in the Lagos State High Court. The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Usman Alkali […]

By EMMANUEL OSADEBE TO gain the nutritional substances that provide energy for activities, growth, and other functions of the body while keeping the immune system healthy, food is essential for a human being.  The United Nations global facts show that in 2020, between 720 million and 811 million persons worldwide were suffering from hunger, roughly 161 […]

By GODSON O. MONEKE THE primary purpose of government is to ensure the security of lives and property for citizens and those who come into the country’s geographical space, either as residents or tourists. Any government that cannot guarantee this purpose calls into question its very essence and legitimacy. The current commander in chief came into […]

By Gideon Obhakhan  I read the letter written by Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on the 1st of January 2023, titled “My appeal to all Nigerians particularly Young Nigerians”. Among other things, OBJ, as he is popularly called, endorsed the candidacy of Peter Obi who is vying for the office of the President of the […]

By Ibironke Ariyo, NAN Prison security and administration in the country has been a matter of intense debate and criticism at various public fora since the breach of security at Kuje Maximum Custodial Centre in July 2022. The problems of dilapidated prison structures, congestion, high number of awaiting trial inmates, poor care and treatment of […]