Category: OPINION

ISSUE 2 OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PETITIONS TRIBUNAL JUDGMENT— A Judgment Founded on the Abuse of the Principles of Electoral Franchise and the Constitutionality of By-Laws Part 2 Nwankwo T. Nwaezeigwe, PhD, DD Odogwu of Ibusa, Delta State Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Leader, Coalition against Christian Genocide in Nigeria (CAC-GEN) Email: Nwaezeigwe.genocideafrica@gmail.com  Website: https://cac-gen.org  Date: September 19, 2023 According to John Marshall, the iconic fourth Chief Justice of the United States of America: The government of the United States has been emphatically termed a government of…

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ISSUE 2 OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PETITIONS TRIBUNAL JUDGMENT— The Height of Judicial Façade of Stupidity that Legalized Lawlessness in the Conduct of General Elections in Nigeria Part 1 Nwankwo T. Nwaezeigwe, PhD, DD Odogwu of Ibusa, Delta State Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Leader, Coalition against Christian Genocide in Nigeria (CAC-GEN) Email: Nwaezeigwe.genocideafrica@gmail.com Website: https://cac-gen.org Let me begin by reminding Nigerians what the Justice system in Nigeria looks like and how decomposed the Judges and the judicial system are.  When I noticed that Fred Ajudua, one…

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False Gallantry Over Unlawful Killing Of “Three Sit-At-Home Enforcers” In Awgu And Silence And Inaction Over Abduction Of Over 30 Travelers By Fulani Jihadists In Two Days On Enugu Roads: Enugu CP, Zone 13 AIG and 82 Division GOC Must Sit Up, Unmask And Go After Jihadist Fulani Herdsmen Or Retire From Army And Police – Intersociety The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law is deeply shocked and dismayed that more than 30 defenceless citizens of the South-East were abducted in two days in three different locations…

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By Ikeddy Isiguzo The story is told of a new convert to one of these new churches where the pastors froth and fall in their gymnastics with the Almighty’s words as they extort attendants. He was intoxicated by the volume of promises that he imbibed and ready to do whatever the pastor said. He promised himself in the course of the service that he would be immediate. Note, the pastor thundered in those voices that make you wonder why they still bothered with microphones, “You will not leave here the…

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By Tunde Olusunle Let me begin by making a distinction here. Nigeria’s military acknowledges two Obasanjos in its records. One has been retired for nearly 45 years now, while the other was at best a toddler when the older disengaged from military service. Both of them made it to the uppermost crust of the military, the former rising to the exclusive club of “four star” Generals,” while the latter is a “one star” General. He will be decorated Major General, a “two star” General on his next elevation. One is…

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By Chidi Odinkalu When the presidential election petition process began in March 2023, Nigeria’s Supreme Court comprised 13 Justices. The court received a bumper injection of seven new justices in November 2020 after the conclusion of the disputes arising from the presidential election of the previous year. That was the last set of appointments to the Supreme Court. Since then, six justices have retired; another three have died. Indeed, in the period since the commencement of the presidential election petition in March, one justice of the Supreme Court has died.…

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Nigeria president Bola Ahmed Tinubu (left) with Mr Wale Edu, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy “…The Finance Minister, Mr. Wale Edun should, in the context of the provision of the extant Constitution, ensure that all indebtedness is fully negotiated and paid by Sir Johnson Arumemi-Ikhide before returning Arik Air to him. For purpose of clarity, the 1999 Constitution in Section 16(2) (b) (c) enjoins the State, (through federal and other tiers of government) to judiciously use Nigeria’s resources for the maximum benefits of the citizens…”  By Simon…

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By Festus Adedayo Yoruba have a solemn way of expressing disgust with vacuity. Wherever elders look forward, in huge expectation, that a respected person would utter words of knowledge – ogbon but its antonym – ago comes from that otherwise venerated mouth, they are downcast. Conversely, wherever ago is expected and ogbon is manifested, it elicits respect and high acclamation. Recently, American president, Joe Biden, was picturesque ogbon. Recall that, arising from his attempt to overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, President Donald Trump faced trial on a…

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By Tunde Olusunle From across my various addresses over the years, the road has always been my preferred means of transport to Ilorin the Kwara State capital. At various times, I have lived in Lagos, Lokoja and Abuja and land transportation has always been my favourite. The therapeutic bliss and soothing breeze of the countryside is incomparable. There is the opportunity to make stops on the road to procure farm fresh produce and to support the local economy. You also get to “stretch your legs” as we say in local…

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