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Commentary
What does Ewohimi really want from its sister community, Ewatto, asks Emmanuel Egbe Ehiawaguan
In this piece, Emmanuel Ehiawaguan contends that Ewatto has consistently demonstrated political and financial support for Ewohimi in the spirit…
Africa’s democracy under siege, by Prof Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Using examples from across Africa, Chidi Odinkalu contends that elections are becoming increasingly inconvenient for incumbents determined to retain power….
How VeryDarkMan became the new face of public dissent in Nigeria, by Babafemi Ojudu
In this thought-provoking article, Babafemi Ojudu argues that VeryDarkMan’s emergence as a prominent voice of accountability reflects the decline of…
NBA at a Crossroads: Why reform cannot wait, by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
As the Nigerian Bar Association prepares to elect its 33rd president, legal scholar Chidi Anselm Odinkalu argues that the association…
Magu and Malami: Two cases, one lesson, by Dr. Wahab Shittu, SAN
In this thought-provoking article, Dr. Wahab Shittu, SAN, examines the contrasting legal journeys of former EFCC Acting Chairman Ibrahim Magu…
NBADecides2026: The battle for an independent bar, by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Three score and three years ago, a defining dispute erupted in the old Western Region of Nigeria over the scope…
Imo Judiciary: A chief judge for justice or for the governor, asks Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
In this piece, Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu explores the controversy over the appointment of Imo State’s next Chief Judge and…
Deregistration of ADC, 4 Others: A judgment rooted in constitutional duty, by Kayode Ajulo, SAN
The article argues that Justice Peter Lifu’s judgment deregistering the ADC and other political parties is a faithful application of…
SEDC must not become another NDDC, by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
When he presented his budget proposals for 2024 to Nigeria’s National Assembly, the first full year of appropriations under his…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Durable themes in troubled times, by Chidi Odinkalu
When the FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, Nigeria will be on the menu but not as a…