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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

HERACLITUS of Ephesus, a Greek philosopher of the late 6th century in his famous apothegm said, “The only constant is … Continue ReadingSurviving economic realities in the new decade By Carl Umegboro

Metro News

Prof Amuda-Kannike charges IEDPU new Exco to show exemplary leadership

AdminDecember 30, 2019May 7, 2020

By Correspondents A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Provost, College of Law, Kwara State University, Malete, Prof. Abiodun Amuda-Kannike, has … Continue ReadingProf Amuda-Kannike charges IEDPU new Exco to show exemplary leadership

Government

Trump’s impeachment and the probabilities By Carl Umegboro

AdminDecember 28, 2019May 7, 2020

PRESIDENT of the United States of America, Donald Trump is no doubt in the midst of the storm having been … Continue ReadingTrump’s impeachment and the probabilities By Carl Umegboro

Society & People

Social media regulation and free speech By Carl Umegboro

AdminDecember 22, 2019May 5, 2020

THE Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) which was proclaimed by the United Nations’ General Assembly in 1948, and adopted … Continue ReadingSocial media regulation and free speech By Carl Umegboro

Opinion & Analysis

Articles authored in national newspapers by Barrister Carl UMEGBORO, ACIArb

AdminDecember 20, 2019January 9, 2025

An award by RIVERS STATE NEWSPAPER CORPORATION (Below) Articles In National Newspapers By CARL UMEGBORO 1. Naming a Dog ‘Buhari’ … Continue ReadingArticles authored in national newspapers by Barrister Carl UMEGBORO, ACIArb

Government

Sowore’s rearrest saga: Matters arising By Carl Umegboro

AdminDecember 20, 2019May 7, 2020

The invasion of Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu’s court by operatives of the Department of Security Service (DSS), to rearrest the presidential … Continue ReadingSowore’s rearrest saga: Matters arising By Carl Umegboro

Business & Economy

Buhari’s foreign loans: Matters arising By Carl Umegboro

AdminDecember 16, 2019May 7, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari sought for legislative approval for external loans during the 8th Senate but was turned down. Amongst them … Continue ReadingBuhari’s foreign loans: Matters arising By Carl Umegboro

Business & Economy

Buhari and the Fifth columnists By Carl Umegboro

AdminDecember 16, 2019May 7, 2020

ACCORDING to Wikipedia, a fifth columnist is “any group of people who undermine a larger group from within, usually in … Continue ReadingBuhari and the Fifth columnists By Carl Umegboro

Metro News

Prof Amuda-Kannike chairs ‘Contempt of Court’ session of NBA-Port Harcourt 2019 Law Week

AdminDecember 12, 2019May 7, 2020

By correspondents PROFESSOR of Law and Provost, College of Law, Kwara State University, Milette, Prof. Abiodun Amuda-Kannike (SAN) will on … Continue ReadingProf Amuda-Kannike chairs ‘Contempt of Court’ session of NBA-Port Harcourt 2019 Law Week