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BEYOND THE CALL TO BAR: MENTORSHIP AND THE FUTURE OF THE NIGERIAN LEGAL PROFESSION

By: H. O. Lawal, Esq, AICMC* Introduction On the 5th of March, 2026, I had the privilege of attending the Body of Benchers 2nd Annual Lecture on the theme “Body of Benchers: Beyond Call to Bar.” The event brought together distinguished members of the Bench and the Bar and members of academia to reflect on the evolving role of the Body of Benchers within the Nigerian legal system. The keynote address was delivered by the renowned Professor of Law and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupe Egbewole, SAN, who presented a paper titled “Reimagining the Nigerian Body

INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT AND GLOBAL SPORT: IRAN’S WORLD CUP WITHDRAWAL AND FIFA’S DILEMMA AHEAD OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

Commentary

By: Agari Umar-Farouq Monday INTRODUCTION: On Wednesday, 11th of March, 2026, Iran’s Sports Minister announced that Iran would not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a tournament that will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The decision follows escalating military conflict between Iran and the United States and could have serious consequences for the tournament. Beyond football, it raises questions about international politics, sports governance, and how FIFA should respond. THE CONFLICT BEHIND IRAN WITHDRAWAL: On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel reportedly carried out joint airstrikes on Iran. The strikes killed Iran’s Supreme

West Africa Internet Speed Rankings 2026: Infrastructure & Market Analysis

Tech

Across West Africa, internet performance in 2026 continues to vary widely. Differences in fibre infrastructure, aggressive 5G rollout, and geographical challenges shape how quickly users access the digital economy. While many markets still grapple with congested mobile networks, others have leapfrogged traditional constraints through massive private-sector investment. According to recent Speedtest Global Index data and regional infrastructure reports, the gap between the leaders and the “mid-tier” is beginning to close, but infrastructure remains the ultimate differentiator. 2026 Regional Connectivity Overview Country Avg. Download Speed (Mbps) Primary Growth Driver Côte d’Ivoire 58–60 Mbps Submarine Cable Integration Burkina Faso 42–45 Mbps Targeted

“Detention Business, GPS”: Of US-ICE $75B Spending on Deportation, Who is The Beneficiary?

World

ICE now has a bigger budget than 170 militaries, spending billions on private prisons and surveillance to reach 1 million deportations.

REPORT: How Tinubu Govt Paid N10bn Ransom To BokoHaram To Release Abducted Students

News, Uncategorized

REPORT: Tinubu govt allegedly paid N10bn ransom and freed commanders to secure release of abducted schoolchildren.

Explainer: How Arsenal Restores Points to Lead Man City Against Tottenham

Sports

In a move towards restoration, Arsenal beat Tottenham 4 to 1 in North London Derby to five-point lead over Manchester City.

FCT Polls: PDP Reveals Next Line of Action After APC Sweep

News

FCT pol hal spark legal battle as PDP challenges APC’s five-council sweep amongst other claims.