1,300 petrol: A multiplier of hardship
By Olalekan Adetayo The book of lamentation has been opened again in Nigeria. Commercial drivers are reading from it loudly. They are joined by private vehicle owners, some of whom…
King Charles and supremacy of law: A lesson for Nigeria
By Ngozi Egenuka The arrest of Prince Andrew and the measured response of his brother, King Charles III, depict a culture of the rule of law over and above family…
Nigeria Tax reform as a catalyst for economic development
By Arabinrin Aderonke Tax policy is one of the most powerful tools available to any government seeking to build a stable and prosperous economy. When designed thoughtfully and implemented effectively,…
New Song on State Police
By Lekan Sote The Yoruba saying, “Die die ni alak’orun ndi ewu,” which roughly translates into English as “gradually, a singlet becomes a formal dress,” means that things happen in…
NJC cracks down on errant judges, back integrity
Amid mounting outrage over alleged judicial corruption, the National Judicial Council (NJC) has launched an unprecedented crackdown on errant judges, raising hopes of self-cleansing, though doubts linger over whether it…
Why Nigerian Young Lawyers are abandoning Courtrooms
Young lawyers are silently abandoning the courtroom in an alarming proportion in search of better-paying, less stressful alternatives. To this group of young wigs, soon after they are called to…
Why attack Iran?
By Timothy Snyder Toronto ––The major assault against Iran launched by the United States and Israel has already triggered retaliatory strikes across the Middle East. A broader regional conflict looks…
Boosting community policing with strategic postings
By GEB The policy by the immediate past Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun to post officers to their states of origin has the potential to boost community policing,…
In Nigeria, a Judge is not above or beyond investigation
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged…. Bible, Matthew 7:1-2 (NKJV) In the first six months…
Soludo’s South-East marshal plan and the rebirth of Onitsha market
By Maduabuchi Dukor The recurring Monday closures of Onitsha Market, triggered by separatist agitations and enforced sit-at-home orders, have dealt severe blows to the political economy and commercial lifeblood of…