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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

Segun Ogundele CASES of epidemics or pandemics are not new to human societies down the ages. They come and eventually … Continue ReadingEasing Covid-19 lockdown: Matters arising

Opinion & Analysis

The Nyesom Wike that I know

AdminJuly 7, 2020July 7, 2020

By Paulinus Nsirim SEVERAL comments, interpretations, narratives and theories have greeted the recent letter written by Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike … Continue ReadingThe Nyesom Wike that I know

Politics

Political parties and future of Nigeria’s democracy

AdminJuly 7, 2020July 7, 2020

ByAyodele Okunfolami Things are happening very quickly in Edo State as political parties prepare for the gubernatorial elections. Governor Godwin … Continue ReadingPolitical parties and future of Nigeria’s democracy

Metro News

FAAN updates rules for resumption of domestic flights on July 8

AdminJuly 6, 2020July 6, 2020

THE federal government has fixed July 8 for the first phase of resumption of domestic flights. The Minister of Aviation, … Continue ReadingFAAN updates rules for resumption of domestic flights on July 8

Metro News

Buhari mourns as 21 church members die in boat mishaps in Benue, Lagos

AdminJuly 6, 2020July 6, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has sympathized with the families of victims of recent boat mishaps on inland water ways in Benue … Continue ReadingBuhari mourns as 21 church members die in boat mishaps in Benue, Lagos

Opinion & Analysis

Hushdogs and hushpuppies

AdminJuly 6, 2020July 6, 2020

By Wole Olaoye FIRST, some attempted definitions. A hushdog is a training collar worn on a dog’s neck, which effectively … Continue ReadingHushdogs and hushpuppies

Opinion & Analysis

Covid-19: Taking collective responsibility to conquer

AdminJuly 6, 2020July 6, 2020

By Toby Okechukwu THE world has drastically changed over the past few months with the COVID-19 pandemic. Its impact on … Continue ReadingCovid-19: Taking collective responsibility to conquer

Motivational

Widow/Widower’s Grief (Part 2)

AdminJuly 6, 2020July 6, 2020

EVERYONE grieves differently. Don’t ever let anyone tell you how to do it. If you want to talk about your … Continue ReadingWidow/Widower’s Grief (Part 2)

Metro News

Fayose, Rilwan lambast, describe Buhari as a nominal president

AdminJuly 5, 2020July 5, 2020

FORMER governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a nominal president who doesn’t know of … Continue ReadingFayose, Rilwan lambast, describe Buhari as a nominal president