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CARL UMEGBORO is a legal practitioner (Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria) and human rights activist. He is an associate of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (United Kingdom). He is a prolific writer, social policy and public affairs analyst. Prior to his call to Bar as a lawyer, he had been a veteran journalist and columnist, and has over 250 published articles in various leading national newspapers to his credit. Barrister Umegboro, a litigation counsel is also a regular guest-analyst at many TV and radio programme on crucial national issues. He can be reached through: (+234) 08023184542, (+234) 08173184542 OR Email: umegborocarl@gmail.com

A human rights lawyer and public affairs analyst, Barr Carl Umegboro, has strongly condemned the approach of Anambra State Governor … Continue ReadingAnambra: Soludo’s sit-at-home order, unrealistic, dead on arrival, lawyer punches policy

Opinion & Analysis

Rivers: Wike and the Body of Benchers’ silence

AdminJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026

By Carl Umegboro The Body of Benchers is a statutory body under the Legal Practitioners Act, 1962, and is the … Continue ReadingRivers: Wike and the Body of Benchers’ silence

Opinion & Analysis World News

US-Venezuela Quagmire: Morass for sober reflection

AdminJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026

By Carl Umegboro Nigeria is deemed the giant of Africa. As such, it is expected that Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed … Continue ReadingUS-Venezuela Quagmire: Morass for sober reflection

Opinion & Analysis Society & People

Abel Damina and his ‘Heresies’

AdminJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026

By Carl Umegboro A famous Nigerian clergyman and televangelist, Abel Damina has become the man of the moment in Nigeria, … Continue ReadingAbel Damina and his ‘Heresies’

Law Opinion & Analysis

NBA-AGC: Pushing Beyond the CPD Points

AdminJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026

By Carl Umegboro Before I begin, I commend the Nigerian Bar Association, led by Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, for its … Continue ReadingNBA-AGC: Pushing Beyond the CPD Points

Law Opinion & Analysis

NBA and the recognition palaver

AdminJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026

By Carl Umegboro Last year, 2024, the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association held in Lagos was marred … Continue ReadingNBA and the recognition palaver

Business & Economy

Enhancing Transparency in Power Contracts

AdminJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 2025

Enhancing Transparency in Power Contracts By Ani, Nkem Nnenne Legal and regulatory frameworks for promoting open contracting in nigeria’s national … Continue ReadingEnhancing Transparency in Power Contracts

Health Opinion & Analysis

Prioritizing the wellbeing of Nigerian children

AdminJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 2025

Prioritizing the wellbeing of Nigerian children By Carl Umegboro The recurring strike action by primary school teachers in the public … Continue ReadingPrioritizing the wellbeing of Nigerian children