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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 government of Anambra state has relaxed the lockdown imposed on the state as a precautionary measure toward the fight … Continue ReadingCovid-19: Anambra relaxes lockdown in phases, reiterates on WHO precautionary measures

Opinion & Analysis

Psychology behind the unexpected beautification of Abba Kyari

AdminApril 25, 2020May 5, 2020

By Farooq A. Kperogi, Ph.D Many people are troubled by what appears to be a carefully coordinated cascade of cloying, … Continue ReadingPsychology behind the unexpected beautification of Abba Kyari

Opinion & Analysis

COVID-19: Why security must be beefed up in IDPs camps

AdminApril 25, 2020May 5, 2020

By Victor Izekor WHETHER by default or ignorance, Borno State has become a member of the dreaded club of Coronavirus-infested states. … Continue ReadingCOVID-19: Why security must be beefed up in IDPs camps

Opinion & Analysis

Should retired Judges handle election petitions? By Justice S. A. Akintan

AdminApril 25, 2020May 5, 2020

IN ThisDay newspaper publication of Tuesday 24 March, 2020 (Lawyer Pull-out page 5), it is reported that Mr. Femi Falana, … Continue ReadingShould retired Judges handle election petitions? By Justice S. A. Akintan

Metro News

COVID-19: First Lady distributes donated items amid mixed reactions

AdminApril 25, 2020May 5, 2020

NIGERIA’s First Lady, Dr. Aisha Buhari has commenced the distribution of items donated to her project; “Get Involved Initiative” by … Continue ReadingCOVID-19: First Lady distributes donated items amid mixed reactions

Society & People

ABBA KYARI: Archbishop of Canterbury, Horsfall, others condole with Buhari

AdminApril 25, 2020May 5, 2020

THE Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Rev/Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, has consoled President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his Chief … Continue ReadingABBA KYARI: Archbishop of Canterbury, Horsfall, others condole with Buhari

Government

EU Fund: Why N21billion was granted to Nigeria

AdminApril 25, 2020May 5, 2020

By Amb Ketil Karlsen TODAY the world is facing an unprecedented crisis, one that most global leaders and commentators have … Continue ReadingEU Fund: Why N21billion was granted to Nigeria

Government

Abba Kyari: US pays tribute over $300 million Abacha loot

AdminApril 24, 2020May 5, 2020

THE government of United States of America has described the late Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari … Continue ReadingAbba Kyari: US pays tribute over $300 million Abacha loot

Opinion & Analysis

Mallam Abba Kyari: A great public servant By Mamman Daura

AdminApril 24, 2020May 5, 2020

Coronavirus is a law, yet lawless unto itself. As of yesterday it had claimed 183,424 lives worldwide and 28 Nigerians. … Continue ReadingMallam Abba Kyari: A great public servant By Mamman Daura