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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 Akeem Lasisi The word, ‘bastard’, has been trending in Nigeria for two weeks. This is courtesy of Port Harcourt-based … Continue ReadingIbiyeomie vs Daddy Freeze: Other sorts of ‘bastard’

Teens' Corner

You have No Excuse to be Lazy (2)

AdminSeptember 16, 2020September 16, 2020

By Tiana Owolabi Last week, I posted a write-up about this particular topic and more ideas have been dropping in … Continue ReadingYou have No Excuse to be Lazy (2)

Law

Veteran Actor, Kanayo, 1,784 others called to bar at Eagles Square

AdminSeptember 15, 2020September 15, 2020

Nollywood actor, Anayo Modestus Onyekwere popularly known as ‘Kanayo O. Kanayo’ alongside 1,784 other students of the Nigerian Law School … Continue ReadingVeteran Actor, Kanayo, 1,784 others called to bar at Eagles Square

Letters

Obasanjo’s outburst again!

AdminSeptember 15, 2020September 15, 2020

By Ibrahim Mustapha Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has once again stirred the hornet’s nest with his provocative and divisive … Continue ReadingObasanjo’s outburst again!

Opinion & Analysis

A woman’s handbag and her identity

AdminSeptember 15, 2020September 15, 2020

By Tunji Olaopa For someone who has lots of women in his life, speaking about fashion, and women’s fashion for … Continue ReadingA woman’s handbag and her identity

Letters

Time to enact law for open asset declaration

AdminSeptember 15, 2020September 15, 2020

By Victor Emejuiwe Asset declaration is a tool used all over the world to prevent corruption and promote accountability and … Continue ReadingTime to enact law for open asset declaration

Business & Economy

Tax Policy Response on Covid-19 pandemic

AdminSeptember 15, 2020September 15, 2020

By Oluwole Osagie – Jacobs It is common knowledge that the Nigerian economy is passing through perilous times. The economy … Continue ReadingTax Policy Response on Covid-19 pandemic

Letters

The hike in fuel price

AdminSeptember 15, 2020September 15, 2020

By Boniface Chizea On September 2, 2020 announcement was made to the effect that the pump price of premium motor … Continue ReadingThe hike in fuel price

Opinion & Analysis

Why character matters in politics

AdminSeptember 15, 2020September 15, 2020

By Pat Utomi One of the sad paradoxes of Nigeria’s political journey is the current widely held view that in … Continue ReadingWhy character matters in politics

Business & Economy Opinion & Analysis

Subsidising the Naira interrupts Nigeria’s economic takeoff

AdminSeptember 14, 2020September 14, 2020

By Kingsley Moghalu The naira should be floated to find its exchange rate value on the market if Nigeria’s economy … Continue ReadingSubsidising the Naira interrupts Nigeria’s economic takeoff