by Idris Abdulgafar Olawale (El Labeeb) Introduction – My 2018 journey to Lagos as a teenager ended in trauma when I faced abusive words and destructive criticism. The experience triggered a panic attack, altering my worldview. It is such a memory that still haunts me till date. The abusive words I faced at the residence … Read more
When 95-year-old legal luminary Afe Babalola weaponized the Nigerian police to arrest and detain activist Dele Farotimi over alleged defamation in his book, Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System, he inadvertently succumbed to the notorious “Streisand effect.” This is the same phenomenon I previously wrote about in relation to former First Lady Aisha Buhari, whose … Read more
written by Imam-Fulani Jamiu Olarewaju. Like the heading suggested, this is an Islamic perspective of this common practice as if the wife was bought – and not married – from her family. I will hit the nail at the right spot before showing the nail size and the hammer weight. Islamic-ally, there is no specific … Read more
Written by Daniel Falade Fuel stations across Nigeria are becoming breeding grounds for fraudulent activities, and motorists are the ones bearing the brunt. These scams are often subtle but have a significant impact on unsuspecting customers. One such scam that has recently raised alarm involves a motorist who stopped at a fuel station intending to … Read more
written by BABALOLA ADEMOLA STEPHEN The minimum wage translate minimum amount of remuneration an employer pays wage earners for the work performed during a given length of time; it is backed by national policy which is a fundamental regulation that ensures workers receive compensation for the service rendered and mitigates income inequality. The establishment and … Read more
written by Firdaous Olagunju and Asikpo Emmanuella-Joseph Nigeria has since in the past witnessed different set of security threat. It can best be described as onion layers where there is always something when you think you have skewer. It was a persistent and devastating set of attacks by the Boko Haram terrorist group in multiple … Read more
Activist lawyer, Madubuachi Idam has called for the fast-tracking of the bill seeking to amend the Nigerian constitution to allow for the participation of independent candidates into electoral offices in Nigeria. Idam said the political crisis in various states presents a good reason for the National Assembly to consider the bill for independent candidates. In … Read more
Popular Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi has stated that the issues of banditry and terrorism can be resolved through negotiations. Gumi made the assertion while speaking to a popular newspaper in an interview published today. He said: “These people are Nigerians; we can trace them through their relatives and all that easily.“When one approaches them … Read more
AbdulRauf AbdulBasit Obisesan – I frequently follow Ghalib Chambers on their Facebook page to stay updated with the firm’s activities when I am unable to be there physically, often due to school commitments. This habit led me to check their page on the evening of May 14, 2024, where I saw a post captioned: “Yusuf … Read more
