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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

THE Anambra State Police Command has reiterated its determination to enforce the lockdown order put in place by Anambra State … Continue ReadingANAMBRA: Police vows to enforce lockdown against 2020 Egwu Imo-Awka festival, others

Opinion & Analysis

Surviving and thriving through COVID-19 and beyond (1)

AdminMay 10, 2020May 10, 2020

By Henrietta Onwuegbuzie THE novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), that has recorded over one million cases across the world, has almost paralyzed … Continue ReadingSurviving and thriving through COVID-19 and beyond (1)

Health

The role of health in nation building

AdminMay 10, 2020May 10, 2020

By Emmanuel Oladesu THE health of a nation depends on the health of its people, young and old. Health, as … Continue ReadingThe role of health in nation building

Opinion & Analysis

Post-Covid-19: Employers, employees, and the rest of us

AdminMay 10, 2020May 10, 2020

By Henry Uche UNDOUBTEDLY, the current pandemic (COVID-19) invading and ravaging the world carries with it lots of threats and … Continue ReadingPost-Covid-19: Employers, employees, and the rest of us

Metro News

COVID-19: South East traders laud Obiano, pledge optimum support

AdminMay 10, 2020May 10, 2020

THE Southeast Amalgamated Traders Association has commended the governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano on his efforts to decisively fight … Continue ReadingCOVID-19: South East traders laud Obiano, pledge optimum support

Metro News

Anambra govt condemns fatal community clash in Ayamelum, orders arrests

AdminMay 10, 2020May 10, 2020

THE government of Anambra state has condemned the land dispute between Umumbo and its adjacent Omor community in Ayamelum LGA … Continue ReadingAnambra govt condemns fatal community clash in Ayamelum, orders arrests

Opinion & Analysis

S’Court judgment on Orji Uzor Kalu: Matters arising

AdminMay 9, 2020May 9, 2020

By Ogbu, Blessing Ekpere Esq. On Friday, the 8th of May, 2020, the Supreme Court delivered an epochal judgment nullifying … Continue ReadingS’Court judgment on Orji Uzor Kalu: Matters arising

Opinion & Analysis

The Council of State should meet now

AdminMay 9, 2020May 9, 2020

By Eric Teniola THE meeting of the National Council of State is long overdue. The Council met last on January … Continue ReadingThe Council of State should meet now

Opinion & Analysis

NDDC: Dawn of a new era

AdminMay 9, 2020May 9, 2020

By Anietie Ekong THE announcement by the Special Adviser on Media to the President, Mr. Femi Adesina, that President Muhammadu … Continue ReadingNDDC: Dawn of a new era

Opinion & Analysis

COVID-19 and the poor in Nigeria

AdminMay 8, 2020May 11, 2020

By Victor C. Ariole VIVID account of an experience, following encounters at a police station and their impact on the poor, … Continue ReadingCOVID-19 and the poor in Nigeria