Recently, several voices, including J.S. Okutepa (SAN), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, and Oby Ezekwesili, raised deep concerns about the role of lawyers in Nigeria’s decline. They criticized how many senior advocates pursue vanity and privilege instead of upholding justice. Ezekwesili, at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Conference in Enugu, urged lawyers to resist prebendalism and […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed sadness over the death of Ruth Otabor, sister of reality TV star Phyna, who died from injuries she suffered in a road accident. The crash happened on August 13, 2025, near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State. It involved a Dangote truck and a commercial motorcycle. FRSC Corps Marshal, […]

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Solomon Ehigiator Arase (CFR), Nigeria’s 18th indigenous Inspector General of Police (IGP). Arase died on Sunday at the age of 69 in a hospital in Abuja. In a condolence message released by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu sympathized with Arase’s family, friends, and […]

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Samuel Ogbuku, has called for the creation of a special court to handle oil related crimes such as oil theft, pipeline vandalism, piracy, and kidnapping in the Niger Delta region. Ogbuku made the call while speaking as a guest at the 2025 Nigerian Bar Association […]

Over 60,000 farmers in Enugu State will benefit from a new round of free fertilizer and agricultural input distribution, flagged off by Governor Peter Mbah at Okpara Square. Speaking at the event, which was attended by thousands of farmers, Governor Mbah described the program as part of his government’s plan to ensure food security, reduce […]