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Anarchy in the Temple of Justice
The image and credibility of the Nigerian judiciary suffer a setback as the two of the country’s most prominent judicial officers battle each other ...
It’s Lawlessness
Itse Sagay, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, and professor of International Law, speaks with Dike Onwuamaeze, principal staff writer, on the crisis rocking the judiciary. ...
Nature’s Biggest Gifts to Nigeria
Waterfalls, warm springs, rocks arranged in the most enthralling pattern, beaches and game reserves are a few examples of many of nature’s biggest gifts to ...
“Islands” of Fun
They are located in various parts of Lagos and are synonymous with alcohol, drugs and fun in all ramifications Nigeria is ...
The Cities’ Honeypots
They are the “sweetest” parts of the nation’s towns and cities and they hardly go to sleep at night “I’m shocked at ...
The Reforms That Will Checkmate EFCC
Mohammed Bello Adoke, attorney general of the federation and minister of justice defends the introduction of guidelines by his ministry to ensure due diligence in ...
The Contentious Legislation
Here's the legislation that spells out new guidelines for the operations of anti-graft agencies in Nigeria ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMISSION (ESTABLISHMENT) ACT ...
Ibori: Going the Way of His Women
James Onanefe Ibori, former governor of Delta State, whose wife and female business associate are now serving various prison terms in London, is set to ...
Sanusi’s Banking Reforms: Setting The Records Straight
The CBN reacts to criticisms trailing Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s reform agenda in the banking industry in Nigeria and insists that all that were done were ...
Islamic Banking: The CBN’s Role
The Central Bank of Nigeria is not a promoter of Islamic banking but only issued guidelines concerning its introduction The most ...
Chukwuemeka Okwuosa
Chukwuemeka Okwuosa, legal practitioner, consultant, managing partner, Chancery Associates, 49, June 7. A native of Oguta, Oguta local government area, Imo State, he was educated ... Full story
Breaking News
Indicted Companies, Their Owners
Many highly placed Nigerians who own some of the companies indicted for fuel subsidy offences are likely to be arraigned in court this week The stage ...
Still a Killing Field
Fear and grief take the centre stage again in Jos after another round of crisis leading to the death of more than140 persons including two ...
Battle to Save LGs
A presidential committee headed by retired Justice Alfa Belgore suggests ways to salvage the nation’s local governments from the over bearing influence of state governors The ...
Twist in the Akpabio’s Murder Case
The family of the murdered Akpabio brothers rejects the setting up of a security committee to investigate the multiple murder incident and demands explanation for ...
Akwa Ibom Triumphs
Cross River State loses its bid to reclaim 76 oil wells which it lost through its declassification as a littoral state For Godswill Akpabio, governor of ...
Danger at the Door
Fear of religious war looms as Boko Haram sect targets churches and Christians for attacks T he ordination ceremony of Matthew Hassan Kukah as the Catholic ...
Danger at the Door
Fear of religious war looms as Boko Haram sect targets churches and Christians for attacks T he ordination ceremony of Matthew Hassan Kukah as the Catholic ...
Christians Have a Right to Defend Themselves
Gabriel Osu, monsignor and director of communications, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, speaks to Anthony Akaeze, assistant editor, on a number of issues relating to the ...
It’s Not a War Against Christians
Lateef Adegbite, secretary general, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, speaks to Dike Onwuamaeze, principal staff writer, and Ishaya Ibrahim, staff writer, on Boko Haram. Excerpts: Newswatch: ...
On the Rise Again
Cases of kidnapping are again on the increase in Imo State There is an upsurge in kidnapping in Imo State. The cases are much more than ...