By Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, LL.D Language serves as the bedrock of identity, a vital conduit through which culture, traditions, and history are preserved and transmitted across generations. For the Afenmai people of Edo State, Nigeria, the rich diversity of dialects has been both a cultural treasure and […]
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In a heartfelt display of inclusivity and support, Hon. Kafilat Adetola Ogbara, Member of the House of Representatives for Kosofe Federal Constituency and Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, organized a special Valentine’s Day outreach dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities. The event, held at […]
TikTok is once again available for download in the US on Apple’s App Store and Google Play after former President Donald Trump postponed the enforcement of a ban on the popular video-sharing platform. The app, owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, was removed from app stores on January 18 to […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria is calling on radio stations to create awareness about climate change, as the world celebrates World Radio Day today, February 13, 2025. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this call, emphasizing the crucial role radio plays in promoting diversity, peace, and […]
The Cloud Network Foundation (CNF) has urged the Federal Government to reconsider the new ATM withdrawal charges recently introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), warning that such policies will further worsen the financial strain on Nigerians. The CBN, in its latest directive, announced that customers will now be […]
BY PROF MIKE OZEKHOME, SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.D INTRODUCTION Is Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun legally recognised as such under our extant laws, or is he but a pretender to the throne (office of the IGP)? I shall attempt in this writeup to answer this question. This […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) recorded a significant increase in data protection revenue, rising by 93.6% to N12 billion in 2024 from N6.2 billion in 2023. This was disclosed in the Commission’s 2024 Annual Data Protection Report. The report also highlighted a substantial rise in job creation within the […]
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has forwarded a list of 16 commissioner nominees to the State Assembly for screening and confirmation. Among the nominees are three women and key political figures, including former Majority Leader of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Umar Tanko-Tunga, and former House member, Mohammed […]
BY PROF MIKE OZEKHOME, SAN,CON, OFR I am surprised and greatly disturbed to hear that members of the NASS are proposing 31 additional states to the present already behemoth,overbloated and unwieldy 36 state structure that Nigeria operates. I see this needless venture in the midst of more critical national […]
The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye congratulates Kwara State Governor, His Excellency, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In a statement issued through his Media Office, the Cultural Icon lauds AbdulRazaq’s unprecedented achievements, evidently shown through the recent commissioning […]
