By Chief Femi Fani-Kayode. One of the greatest leaders, elder statesmen and politicians that Nigeria ever had was Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi OFR, the Marafan Sokoto. He was a respected lawyer …
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By Lemmy Ughegbe, Ph.D. When Nigerians think about national security, they think about soldiers. They think about troops advancing through difficult terrain, fighter jets pounding enemy positions and dramatic gun …
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In the Service of Anioma and Nigeria: The Legislative Activism of Senator Ned Nwoko
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterBy Bayo Davids When Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko arrived at the Nigerian Senate in 2023 as the representative of Delta North Senatorial District, expectations were high. Across Anioma land, …
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Banjo’s Political Interest Ruined His Military Career, Caused His Death — Gowon
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterBy Bayo Davids Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has revealed that the political inclinations of the late Col. Victor Banjo ultimately destroyed his military career and led to his …
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How I stopped Murtala, Adekunle from arresting Ojukwu — Gowon
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterBy Bayo Davids Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has revealed how he restrained some of the Nigerian Army’s most aggressive officers from arresting the then Military Governor of the …
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Matthew Tonlagha: A life of development impact, patriotism
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterBy 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 …
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Free Speech and the Principle of Defamation: Why Anyone Can Sue and be Sued
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterBy Tony Asuquo Seeking redress for reputational damage typically involves civil litigation for defamation (libel or slander), seeking damages for harm to reputation and the attendant emotional distress. In certain …
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The Tree, The Root and The Rot: A Philosophical Indictment of Constitutional Subversion in Nigeria’s Political Culture
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterBy Umar Ardo, Ph.D The Axiom Restated Jesus of Nazareth, in the Sermon on the Mount, delivers one of history’s most devastating political theorems: “Every good tree bears good fruit, …
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As Matawalle renews hope for Tinubu’s re-election
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterBy Akin Omojola The 2027 election is barely nine months away. But unlike in 2023 election, President Bola Tinubu’s popularity in the north is gradually fading. The sad reality is …
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By Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko A psychologist once observed in a widely circulated publication titled “What You Need to Know About Willpower: The Psychological Science of Self-Control” that if human beings …

