Opinion By Basil Odilim Nigeria is the only OPEC nation where individuals, not the state, own oilfields. Nowhere else do national assets transition so seamlessly into private hands under the pretense of legality. But who are these individuals? And why is their ownership never questioned in court? Road contracts are inflated by as much as […]
Former Deputy Governor, Prof. Tyoden, Passes Away at 74″
By Newscount A former Governor of Plateau State, Mr Solomon Lalong has announced the passing of his former Deputy Governor, Professor Sonni Gwanle Tyoden, who died on May 4, 2025, at the age of 74. Senator Lalong described Prof. Tyoden as an exceptional leader, wise, and dedicated public servant who made significant contributions to the […]
“Nigeria’s Rule of Law Under Siege”.-Obi
By George Ozalla The recent arrest of social media personality VeryDarkMan (VDM) by security agencies has sparked widespread concern about the state of human rights and the rule of law in Nigeria. The manner of the arrest, which was characterized by a display of force and a lack of transparency, has been widely criticized, with […]
NHRC Seeks Alignment of AI With Human Rights Principles
By George Ozalla As Nigeria joins the rest of the global community to commemorate the 2025 World Press Freedom Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is advocating for the establishment of ethical and legal frameworks to address the myriad of challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony […]
