May 30, 2021THE OMENTHE OMEN 19.08.15 A dark storm emanates from the East It brings with it hell and brimstone Only the bald vultures shall feast From what is left of our hope A new kind of horror emerges Decapitated heads and shattered limbs Bodies lay helpless in the open field Demons reap from the robust…Biafra1 min read
May 16, 2021The Politics of AbortionThe Politics of Abortion Fetal viability often commences towards the last weeks of the second trimester. That is, when a fetus stands a chance of surviving outside the womb — without extraordinary life-sustaining measures. In designing abortion laws, this plays a crucial role. Across the globe, many countries prohibit abortion…Abortion4 min read
Feb 14, 2021Ebonyi State and the Law Against Domestic Violence:Ebonyi State and the Law Against Domestic Violence: Generally, the few states with Laws Against Domestic Violence (LADV), like Ebonyi and Lagos states - have these laws as Civil laws (but still contain few criminal provisions) - where claimants/petitioners can possess reasonable control over the wheels of justice, unlike in…Ebonyi State3 min read
Feb 6, 2021TOWARDS ENDING ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST VULNERABLE GROUPS IN KANO STATETOWARDS ENDING ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST VULNERABLE GROUPS IN KANO STATE Few of the notable deficiencies of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act of 2015 are its inability to criminalise spousal rape and provide adequate protection to persons living with disabilities - even though this was…Gender Based Violence7 min read
Nov 10, 2020NIGERIA'S UNCONSTITUTIONAL WAR ON THE 5TH ESTATE: Review of the "Anti-Social Media" BillNIGERIA'S UNCONSTITUTIONAL WAR ON THE 5TH ESTATE: Review of the "Anti-Social Media" Bill By Charles E. Uche Esq. In Nigeria, leadership is arguably the greatest challenge inhibiting the country’s socio-economic and political progression. For a greater part of October 2020, Nigeria witnessed a revolution which emanated from social media. This…7 min read
Oct 17, 2020Random Recollections 6Random Recollections 6 “Young boy..."😅 When the Jungle was a Jungle! Just going through my files and came across these: Attached: 1. Letter of admission (result of exam and interview). 2. Fees breakdown and Prospectus 3. MBJ Code of Conduct. I wrote my entrance exam at CKC Parish, Aba. I…4 min read
Aug 18, 2020Material Differences Between the Freedom of Information Act and the Ekiti State Freedom of…Material Differences Between the Freedom of Information Act and the Ekiti State Freedom of Information Law: The best laws - with the most altruistic intentions - can often be jeopardized and misanthropic in application. After Nigeria joined the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in 2016, I wrote an article where I…2 min read
Aug 13, 2020On the Alleged Incorporation of Draconian NGO Regulatory Provisions into the New CAMA - Here are my…On the Alleged Incorporation of Draconian NGO Regulatory Provisions into the New CAMA - Here are my thoughts: Firstly, I have to say that we don’t particularly have much to worry about. …2 min read
Aug 13, 2020A Friendly Chat Turned Interview - Blasphemy:A Friendly Chat Turned Interview - Blasphemy: – Do you know someone who can actually confirm he (Sharif-Aminu) has been sentenced? I will need a confirmation beyond what the media scene. I have messaged a Muslim lawyer friend on this, I await feedback. Sometimes, copies of judgements can be accessed…5 min read
Aug 12, 2020OF SAVING ABA LIBRARY AND RELATED MATTERS 2: International Youth Day!OF SAVING ABA LIBRARY AND RELATED MATTERS 2: International Youth Day! Aba is a major commercial city and a former colonial, industrial stronghold located in Abia state, South-Eastern Nigeria. Hence, one may conclusively yet erroneously assume that Aba is built on the pillars of Industry and Commerce. In fact, when…7 min read
