Issues and Perspectives

“Verily, I have come upon the pieces herein affixed, and I cannot help but concur with the entire contents therein. May the benevolent Lord bestow blessings upon the writer, for he hath expressed himself with superior skill and without impediment. My State, Ondo doth possess a populace adorned with the most excellent intellect, refinement, and elegance. Elder Francis Ojo, hath …

  The attempt by the Ondo State Government to defend its reckless financial misbehaviour over the out of budget N7.3B allegedly spent by Governor Akeredolu on his health in the last three months, has brought to the fore once again the financial recklessness of the Akeredolu/APC government. The government’s defence is at best weak and puerile. The more they try …

Nigerian Arise TV News Talk Show moderated by Orji Nika Okpe is a runner up to “Morning Joe” Talk Show of MSNBC in the United States. I cannot remember the number of articles I have written eulogizing the performance and the reputation of “Morning Joe” as the best Political Talk Show in America. That Talk Show and their amazing Panel …

  In Nigeria and the rest of the world, the court system serves as a cornerstone of democracy, intended to uphold justice, and ensure the rule of law. However, a troubling trend has emerged, where the legitimacy of court judgments appears contingent on whether they align with a party’s interests. This selective acceptance of court decisions poses a grave danger …

That Governor Akeredolu is ill or recuperating isn’t the problem with the people of Ondo State. The real problem lies in the hush-hush around the Governor. The people of Ondo State are left in the limbo and tension is heightened by the day. Like the Ostrich which buries its head in the sand thinking all of its body is covered, …

I told you so that Donald Trump stands disqualified from ever again running for President in America. The American Constitution- the 8th Wonder of the World is not a Suicide Pact for Democracy as brilliantly articulated by Conservative and Republican Judge the great Michael Luttig who has not been intimidated or hypnotized by Donald Trump. Harvard Professor of Constitutional Law …

Subject: In Defense of Constitutional Rights and the Justifiable Strike ActionMr. Bayo Onanuga, I read with profound disappointment your recent statement condemning the decision by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to embark on a strike action. While I understand the need for a government representative to express concerns, your vexatious note undermines the fundamental principles …

. The new Al Capone or the new Gambino Crime Family in America have their eyes fixed on going back to the White House in 2024 as a reward for their crimes, but all indications are showing that they are all on a fast lane to going to jail rather than going one more time to the People’s House at …

In Memoriam: A Farewell To Professor Ben Obi Nwabueze, SAN, 1932-2023, a true titan of the law and a beacon of wisdom. By Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, OON Today, I feel a profound sadness as I receive the news of the passing of a mentor and an extraordinary man, Professor Ben Nwabueze, SAN. His departure leaves another void in my world, …

No less than 3 Constitutional top notch lawyers in America have testified to that effect. Harvard Professor Laurence Tribe leads the group followed by brilliant Conservative Judge Robert Luttig and the last and not the least is Congressman James Raskin of Maryland, another product of Harvard. Few Conservative operatives and few concerned Democrats have all taken the case to Court …