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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

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia state, has assured he will engage Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Independent … Continue ReadingBiafra agitation has done enormous damage to Igbos, Kalu says

Law

Legality of waiver of sovereign immunity clauses in international contracts

AdminSeptember 9, 2020September 9, 2020

By Sabastine Hon, SAN So much frenzy and hysteria has gripped the intellectual and political space of Nigeria, and possibly … Continue ReadingLegality of waiver of sovereign immunity clauses in international contracts

Motivational

Covid-19: A stimulus for young entrepreneurs

AdminSeptember 9, 2020September 9, 2020

By Juliet Benjamin–Okeke “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” – Walt Disney … Continue ReadingCovid-19: A stimulus for young entrepreneurs

Letters

As unemployment ratio spikes

AdminSeptember 9, 2020September 9, 2020

By Maftau Gbadegesin The National Bureau of Statistics recently found the unemployment rate in Nigeria to be 27.1% at the … Continue ReadingAs unemployment ratio spikes

Exclusive

Jonathan, Moghalu, other dignitaries gear up for TOS symposium

AdminSeptember 8, 2020September 8, 2020

FORMER Nigeria’s President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and former presidential candidate of the Young progressives Party, YPP, in the last general … Continue ReadingJonathan, Moghalu, other dignitaries gear up for TOS symposium

Exclusive

IPOB, Kanu releases one more missile

AdminSeptember 8, 2020September 8, 2020

The indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB has insisted that the group stands solely for BiafraExit and not interested for restructuring … Continue ReadingIPOB, Kanu releases one more missile

Letters

Repentant Boko Haram and the society

AdminSeptember 8, 2020September 8, 2020

By Femi Oluwasanmi The amnesty granted repentant Boko Haram members under the Operation Safe Corridor at a time of continuing … Continue ReadingRepentant Boko Haram and the society

Opinion & Analysis

When some lawyers beat drums of disunity (2)

AdminSeptember 8, 2020September 8, 2020

By Mike Ozekhome, SAN Last week, we treated this vexed issues. We shall conclude it today. Without mincing words, Mallam … Continue ReadingWhen some lawyers beat drums of disunity (2)

Society & People

Buhari salutes Owelle Chikelu @ 90

AdminSeptember 8, 2020September 8, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Monday felicitated with Owelle Gilbert Chikelu, Owelle of Ichida, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. … Continue ReadingBuhari salutes Owelle Chikelu @ 90

Business & Economy

Nigerians will hail us in no distant time for subsidy removal, Buhari says

AdminSeptember 7, 2020September 7, 2020

…. Actions taken in the interest of the nation The Presidency has reacted to criticisms and uproars that greeted the … Continue ReadingNigerians will hail us in no distant time for subsidy removal, Buhari says