Illegality of criminal libel in Nigeria, by Femi Falana

Defamation is a Criminal Offence in Nigeria”. The publication of words that can cause hatred, contempt, ridicule or damage to the reputation or profession of a person(s) to the hearing of such person(s) or a third party without justification is a criminal offence aside being a tort. See sections 373, 374, 375 & 376 of …

Who invented Chapman? By Lehlé Balde

There are many popular cocktails such as Tequila Sunrise, Pink Mimosa, and also Nigeria’s very own Chapman cocktail, also known as the non-alcoholic punch. The Chapman is known around Nigeria and in many parts of the world and it carries fond memories for many Nigerians. On the occasion of Nigeria at 60, it is important …

The Rail Line to Maradi by Shaka Momodu

 Just when one thought this government has reached the zenith of its failings, misgovernance, lurid melodrama, not-so-hidden agendas – such as the Grazing Bill, Cattle Colony, Ruga, now disguised as the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP), the National Water Resources Bill, the government just escalated its tragic follies, buffeting us by another contentious and …

Remembering Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: Nigeria’s ‘lioness of Lisabi’ by Tayo Agunbiade

A photo of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti featured in Nigeria's The Daily Times newspaper on November 17, 1959 A photo of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti featured in Nigeria's The Daily Times newspaper on November 17, 1959 [File: The Daily Times] On February 18, 1977, approximately 1,000 soldiers stormed a compound in Lagos. It belonged to the famed Afrobeat musician …

Adam Schiff Closing Argument Transcript: Thursday Impeachment Trial

Adam Schiff: But even now, our ally can’t get his foot in the door. Even now, our ally can’t get his foot in the door. This brings me the last point I want to make tonight, which is, when we’re done, we believe that we will have made the case overwhelmingly of the President’s guilt. …