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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

By Mike Ozekhome Introduction Let me here quickly warn us all that lifting the lockdown by the Federal Government of … Continue ReadingEasing the Covid-19 lockdown – The dangers ahead (Part 1)

Opinion & Analysis

The role of traditional rulers – Sanusi the genius: A case study (5)

AdminMay 6, 2020May 6, 2020

By Afe Babalola IN the course of the past few weeks, I have given a broad overview of the scope … Continue ReadingThe role of traditional rulers – Sanusi the genius: A case study (5)

Opinion & Analysis

Africa should prepare for post-coronavirus new world order

AdminMay 5, 2020May 5, 2020

By Ikenna Emewu WORLD War I ended and ushered in a new world order that engendered unity among the nations. … Continue ReadingAfrica should prepare for post-coronavirus new world order

Opinion & Analysis

COVID-19: Nigeria must avert systemic collapse

AdminMay 5, 2020May 5, 2020

By Oseloka H. Obaze In one week, Africa garnered a 43% jump in its Covid-19 cases. These numbers are relative … Continue ReadingCOVID-19: Nigeria must avert systemic collapse

Metro News

Buhari commiserates with Nigerien President, Nigeria’s former Reps Deputy-Speaker

AdminMay 5, 2020May 5, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou on the death of his Minister of … Continue ReadingBuhari commiserates with Nigerien President, Nigeria’s former Reps Deputy-Speaker

Metro News

COVID-19: Buhari seeks global synergy, assures of enhanced actions against community spread

AdminMay 5, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has called for robust collaboration amongst nations of the world as the needed strategy toward confronting the … Continue ReadingCOVID-19: Buhari seeks global synergy, assures of enhanced actions against community spread

Metro News

World Press Freedom Day: Buhari commends media, frowns at fake news, hate speech

AdminMay 4, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the media industry for the good work they have done and are still doing in … Continue ReadingWorld Press Freedom Day: Buhari commends media, frowns at fake news, hate speech

Metro News

Buhari condoles with Gov Masari over mother-in-law’s death

AdminMay 4, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State over the death of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Fatima … Continue ReadingBuhari condoles with Gov Masari over mother-in-law’s death

Metro News

UNIPORT Murder: Buhari mourns, orders Police to fish out culprits

AdminMay 4, 2020May 4, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the families of three students of University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) allegedly murdered by … Continue ReadingUNIPORT Murder: Buhari mourns, orders Police to fish out culprits