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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, SAN Introduction LAST week, we x-rayed the meaning of plague, epidemic and pandemic. We further examined some … Continue ReadingA world quarantined by plagues, epidemics and pandemics (2)

Health

Child malnutrition: Astounding supplement dangerous to ignore

AdminApril 27, 2020May 5, 2020

By Carl Umegboro THE specially prepared child-malnutrition therapy; Ready-to-Use-Therapeutic Food (RUTF) has proven to be indispensable in the lives of … Continue ReadingChild malnutrition: Astounding supplement dangerous to ignore

Metro News

Buhari commiserates with DSS boss over mother’s death

AdminApril 27, 2020May 5, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday commiserated with Yusuf Magaji Bichi, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), on … Continue ReadingBuhari commiserates with DSS boss over mother’s death

Metro News

Buhari consoles Minister of Education, Adamu over loss of 106yr old mum

AdminApril 26, 2020April 26, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu over the transition of his mother, Hajiya Fatima … Continue ReadingBuhari consoles Minister of Education, Adamu over loss of 106yr old mum

Opinion & Analysis

Covid-19: Can Africa afford Lockdowns?

AdminApril 26, 2020May 5, 2020

By Chukwma Soludo THIS piece summarizes my contribution to an African debate. From Johannesburg to Lagos, Cairo to Dakar, Kinshasa … Continue ReadingCovid-19: Can Africa afford Lockdowns?

Opinion & Analysis

Wanted: Vaccine against academic Covid-19

AdminApril 26, 2020May 5, 2020

By Louis Odion ON a good day, Abimbola Adelakun is a compelling read. But writers do have dry days, when … Continue ReadingWanted: Vaccine against academic Covid-19

Opinion & Analysis

Abba Kyari: The man they loved to hate

AdminApril 26, 2020April 26, 2020

By Mariam Mohammed Maktoub THERE are moments in life that leave you questioning its nature. For me, a few minutes … Continue ReadingAbba Kyari: The man they loved to hate