Wawa Baracks , Niger State Sir Ifeanyi EjioforOne of the defining moments of the just-concluded Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) was the intense scrutiny of gross human rights violations taking place in two of Nigeria’s most notorious detention facilities,Wawa Barracks in Niger State and the Tiger Base of the Imo State…
By Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor As the Nigerian Bar Association’s Annual General Conference (NBA-AGC) unfolds in the Coal City of Enugu, beyond the familiar reunions, intellectual sessions, and corporate fanfare, certain sideline discussions have emerged with profound national implications. These demand sober reflection. Yesterday’s session on “Citizens’ Rights and Security Concerns” was, without exaggeration, the most…
Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Engr. Jennifer Adighije By Francis Emechete, LLM (Energy Lawyer) In the dynamic and often turbulent landscape of Nigeria’s power sector, the appointment of Engr. Jennifer Adighije as Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) in August 2024 marked the beginning of a pivotal…
Catholic Church in Nigeria By Titus Maduako Eleweke In recent times, a troubling shift has overshadowed the true purpose of our churches,a shift from being sanctuaries of salvation and spiritual guidance to arenas preoccupied with property acquisition, wealth accumulation, and monetary gain. This disturbing development calls for urgent reflection and renewal within the very institutions…
By Barr Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor This Saturday, our thoughts travel across the Atlantic to reflect on the life and legacy of Judge Frank Caprio,the man affectionately known worldwide as “the nicest judge in the world.” His passing three days ago has cast a profound silence, leaving a void felt not only in Rhode Island, where…
