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Judicial rascality: When lower court judges defy the court above them

By EYIMOFE ATAKE  The administration of justice in any constitutional democracy rests upon a foundation of hierarchy, discipline, and the unqualified obligation of every court to obey the orders of the court above it. When a judge deliberately flouts that obligation, he does not merely commit a legal error. He strikes at the very architecture of […]
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Matthew Tonlagha: A life of development impact, patriotism

By Jack Okude At just 50, Matthew Tonlagha’s life has orbited the full cycle of human accomplishments. From general welfare, education support, healthcare provision, community development, youth empowerment, job and wealth creation, and security of lives and physical infrastructure. In case, you don’t know him, Tonlagha is the Chairman of Maton Engineering and vice chairman […]

Perspectives on America-Iran and other wars 

By Sunny Ikhioya  It was meant to be a short, shock and awe operation. Attack Ukraine, establish a Russian domination, effect a change in the leadership and stop North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO,from gaining a foothold in the territory. The invasion took place on February 24, 2022. It is a clear four years and three months […]

What African Consumers Expect Now: Transparency, Sustainability, and Trust

By Alex Gendis In my years leading industrial operations across West Africa, I have witnessed a significant shift in the African marketplace. There was a time when a brand’s success was measured solely by its ability to provide a product that was “good enough” and “cheap enough.” But if you walk through a retail aisle in Lagos, […]

The architects of the abyss

By Oto’ Drama Last week in Abuja, amidst the sterile air of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) meeting, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, attempted a daring feat of theological escape. With the practiced poise of a man who has spent twenty years mastering the art of the “moderate” sound bite, he declared: “Don’t think […]

France hoping for an African comeback with the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya

By Ebuata Jakpor Even with growing anti-French sentiment across and west and central Africa, France may gain some new friends on the continent through strategic partnerships that it says will prioritize respect and mutual benefit for French businesses and its African partners. This vision is the central leaning of discussions planned for today at the […]

Close-up: What you don’t know about new NMDPRA boss Rabiu Umar

By Gbenga Gbadesire Rabiu Abdullahi Umar the newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NMDPRA) by President Tinubu to run the three-in-one agency effectively and efficiently, in line with global best practices and as enshrined in the Petroleum Industry Act of 2021 is a “square peg in a square hole”. NMDPRA […]

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