War breeds only sorrow, where tyrants tread, leaving shadows where once hope had led. The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, coupled with the ongoing military operations in Syria, illuminates the complex and multifaceted geopolitical dynamics characterising the Middle East. This situation underscores the intricate relationships among regional actors suchContinue Reading

By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa I was deeply impressed to see various rights groups, including the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), vocally condemning the recent treason charges brought against minors allegedly involved in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. True strength lies in an unwaveringContinue Reading

By DAVID S. D’AMATO At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse states in history, subsuming hundreds of discrete language and cultural groups. To control such vast swaths of diverse territory and so many ethnic, cultural, and linguistic communities for roughly 600 yearsContinue Reading

By Auwalu Umar Ahmadu Bello University had never submitted itself for any ranking until this time around when it did so recently for the World University Rankings 2025. The institution had to yield to the reality of prevailing global practice in order to retain its good name as one ofContinue Reading

By Ali-Haidar Waziri Isa As Professor Mohammed Tawfiq Ladan prepares to bow out as Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) tomorrow, September 30, Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja, Executive Director of the Nigerian Law Society, has extolled the renowned legal scholar’s virtues. “Prof. Ladan’s exceptional leadership, resilience,Continue Reading