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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 Minister for Niger-Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio on Monday disclosed how the Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC) created to solve problems … Continue ReadingUntold stories on NDDC: Blackmail or fraud?

Society & People

Ohaneze, IPOB cease fire, to work together

AdminJuly 21, 2020July 20, 2020

THE apex Igbo sociocultural Organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) last week agreed to work harmoniously … Continue ReadingOhaneze, IPOB cease fire, to work together

Society & People

Former minister and Buhari’s ally, Funtua dies

AdminJuly 20, 2020July 20, 2020

FOUNDING Managing Director of Democrat Newspaper, and President Muhammadu Buhari’s political associate, Ismail Isa Funtua is dead. He will be … Continue ReadingFormer minister and Buhari’s ally, Funtua dies

Metro News

Izuogu: Buhari mourns, celebrates

AdminJuly 20, 2020July 20, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday expressed sadness on the death of a well-respected academic and gifted engineer, Dr. Ezekiel Izuogu … Continue ReadingIzuogu: Buhari mourns, celebrates

Politics

Ondo 2020: Akeredolu’s bid gathers momentum as three more aspirants step down, supports him

AdminJuly 20, 2020July 20, 2020

THE second term bid of the incumbent governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has continued to gather momentum as three governorship aspirants contending … Continue ReadingOndo 2020: Akeredolu’s bid gathers momentum as three more aspirants step down, supports him

Motivational

The Fear of the unknown

AdminJuly 20, 2020July 20, 2020

By Adunke Olatunji Most people in the world are afraid of dying, which is not exactly what you would call … Continue ReadingThe Fear of the unknown

Motivational

‘Dream again, keep pushing’, Billionaire businesswoman, Alakija urges Nigerians

AdminJuly 20, 2020July 20, 2020

A renowned philanthropist and billionaire businesswoman, Dr. Folorunso Alakija has counseled the society to keep dreaming and pushing adding that … Continue Reading‘Dream again, keep pushing’, Billionaire businesswoman, Alakija urges Nigerians

Metro News

Magu’s saga: Panel’s updates so far, shocking, Presidency says

AdminJuly 20, 2020

THE Presidency, on Sunday, said Nigerians should prepare for surprises as the panel probing the suspended acting Chairman of the … Continue ReadingMagu’s saga: Panel’s updates so far, shocking, Presidency says

Metro News

Buhari extols Onyema on dedication, wishes quick recovery from Covid-19 contagion

AdminJuly 20, 2020July 20, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday extolled the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyema for dedication to duty amid the outburst … Continue ReadingBuhari extols Onyema on dedication, wishes quick recovery from Covid-19 contagion

Society & People

Former VP, Atiku salutes Peter Obi at 59

AdminJuly 20, 2020July 20, 2020

FORMER Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Atiku Abubakar on Sunday … Continue ReadingFormer VP, Atiku salutes Peter Obi at 59