Towards Fiscal Federalism: A Quiet Revolution in Nigeria’s Revenue Architecture
By: Okoi Obono-Obla Ever since Nigeria returned to democratic civil rule in 1999, following many decades of military dictatorship, there…
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Opinion: The Illusion of a Four-Year Fix: A Call for Realistic Leadership
By: Okoi Obono-Obla Any presidential aspirant who claims he would serve only four years to solve all the monumental problems…
Clarifying Section 145: No Constitutional Breach in President Tinubu’s Short Leave
By: Okoi Obono-Obla There is no provision in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), that…
The NTAA Section 129: Reforms, Remedies and the Quest for Tax Justice in Nigeria
By Okoi Obono-Obla I recently purchased a hard copy of the Nigeria Tax Reform Compendium, which comprises the Nigeria Tax…
Court Strikes Down Nigerian Military’s Draconian 15-Year Compulsory Service Rule, Says Soldiers Can Resign Anytime
The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has declared unconstitutional the long-standing policy that compels military personnel to serve for…
Singer Cardi B Unfiltered Testimony Goes Viral As Civil Assault Trial Wraps Up
By: Eugene Upah Singer Cardi B took the stand in a Los Angeles courtroom this week, denying allegations that she…
Finnish Court Sentences Pro-Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa to Six Years for Terrorism
A Finnish court has sentenced controversial Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa to a six-year prison term after finding him guilty of…
Opinion: Understanding the ICJ Judgement As Demarcated By the GTA by the Joint Mixed Commission of Nigeria and Cameroon
By: Rt. Hon John Gaul Lebo UNDERSTANDING THE ICJ JUDGMENT AS DERMACATED BY THE GREEN TREE AGREEMENT GTA BY THE…
Legal Opinion: Goodluck Jonathan Constitutionally Ineligible to Contest 2027 Presidency
A recent legal opinion by Rt. Hon. John Gaul Lebo has concluded that former President Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally ineligible…
Julius Malema Calls for a United Africa with one Currency At Enugu NBA Conference
South African opposition leader Julius Malema delivered a powerful address on Sunday, advocating for a single, unified African state with…