Features

Two Armed Terrorists Killed in Kampala Amid Martyrs Day Commemoration

Ugandan security forces have reported the killing of two individuals described as “armed terrorists” in the capital city of Kampala. The incident occurred as the country was observing Martyrs Day, a Christian holiday commemorating the faithful who died in the 19th century. According to the Ugandan army, a counter-terrorism unit intercepted and neutralized the suspects,

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Politics Features

Experts examine what would be the points of negotiation between Wike and Fubara

By Ignatius Chukwu Political experts are said to be examining what would be the grounds of negotiation when the godfather and godson of Rivers politics begin, if it would. Investigations have helped to put together a list of what is called sensitive points that must be resolved for democracy and genuine peace to return: It

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Politics Features

Amaechi-backed APC faction takes Wike-backed faction to the cleaners over alleged disrespect to elders

Amaechi-backed APC faction takes Wike-backed faction to the cleaners over alleged disrespect to elders By Ignatius Chukwu Two political camps in Rivers State have been fighting over every point. Now, it seems to be about need to respect the values of the state by not insulting elders and mentors. Report in BD Sunday shows the

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Judiciary Features General

Blessed Are the Crooked Judges By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

When he was a Justice the Court of Appeal in the Port Harcourt Division, during the tenure of Mohammed Bello as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Alloysius Katsina-Alu was the subject of allegations of serious misconduct which ended up before the Advisory Judicial Committee (AJC), the predecessor to the National Judicial Council (NJC). Upon finding

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Nigeria And The Fading Lights Of Justice, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu As he settled in to deliver the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on 2 April 2025, presiding judge, Wilfred Kpochi, felt obliged to get one ritual out of the way. Glancing left and right, he asked each of his two colleagues on the three-person tribunal to confirm that the

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Features General Judiciary

Sunday Jackson, victim of miscarriage of justice, by Chidi Odinkalu

Numan, the town that lends its name to one of the 21 Local Government Areas in Adamawa State in north-east Nigeria, is home to the Bwatiye (Bachama), a transnational identity group stretching into parts of Cameroon. Located in the basin of Benue River and one of its tributaries, River Taraba, Numan’s fecund lands play host

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Features Economy General

The Shifting Landscape: The Rise of POS Terminal Operators in Nigeria

By Paul Chimodo In the bustling streets of Nigeria, a quiet revolution is taking place. Where once stood the ubiquitous recharge card vendors, now flourish Point of Sale (POS) terminal operators, forming a new breed of small business owners. As the economic climate becomes increasingly challenging, with rising unemployment and stagnating job opportunities, a growing

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A House Divided: The Political Drama Unfolding in Rivers State

By Paul Chimodo In an unexpected twist that has shaken the political landscape of Rivers State, Dr. George Nweke, the recently resigned Head of Service (HoS), finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and accusation involving his former ally, the suspended Governor Sir Sim Fubara. Just days ago, Nweke was a picture of loyalty,

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