ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Olufemi Aduwo In the interpretive hierarchy of judicial pronouncements, it is an elementary but enduring principle of law that obiter dicta, however persuasive or pronounced from the loftiest judicial altars, do not assume the force of law. The binding component of a judgment is the ratio decidendi – that is, the legal principle…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ken Harries Esq In every democracy, the rule of law remains the fulcrum on which justice, accountability, and civil order revolve. When individuals, regardless of status or influence, level grievous accusations against others, it is only just and proper that such allegations be subjected to judicial scrutiny. The ongoing controversy involving Senator Natasha…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesTrump and World Peace: Can he Help save the World? By Eno Udo US President Donald Trump is one of the classic and archetypal existentialist heroes who always believe they can single-handedly save the world. As the 47th president of the United States, he now has the world at his feet….
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe year 2024 has gone and we are in year 2025 by the Grace of our creator. Some have gone beyond the drain, while some have survived by the special grace. Now the question is what do we expect to do this year. First of all to ourselves, as individuals and what do we…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesWas Jimmy Carter a pacifist? By Eno Udo Former United States President Jimmy Carter passed on as the first American president to have clocked a 100 years, and would now be remembered for his record in and out office. Most often American presidents are adjudged by how well or not they used their…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesNIGERIA’S OIL LICENSING ROUNDS: FUNDAMENTAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTMENT *By Akpandem James A significant shift is taking place in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector where indigenous energy companies are increasingly entering the field and positioning themselves to compete on a larger scale. Local oil companies (LOCs) are acquiring assets divested by International Oil…
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ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares Lagbaja: Life and times of Army Chief who stood solidly behind his troops* Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja By Solomon Odeniyi Culled from The Punch Online: In this Lagbaja: Life and times of Army Chief who stood solidly behind his troops*piece, SOLOMON ODENIYI delves into the unfolding…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesOn Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Uyo Township Stadium, Hon. Asuakak Umoh was officially presented with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag to contest for the chairmanship position of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area in the forthcoming elections in Akwa Ibom State. With the flag in hand, Asuakak Umoh is now poised to…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ernest Udoh-Robert This July makes it exactly one year since Gov Umo Eno toured Ibom Power Company, assuring his compatriots of improved power generation and distribution from the state-owned power facility located in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area. He said that he was not among those who merely acted on reports from the…
