Tribes and Culture: Yukuben Speaking Community of Adamawa State

The Yukubens have claimed to have been in existence before the death of Jesus Christ (BC). Literature (majorly oral) has it that they migrated from a village called ‘Ideu’ in Taraba in the North (neighbouring Cameroun) several years ago. This movement was said to have been influenced by the British slave merchants. They buy slaves in thousands, claim them and lead them to their heavy ships, where they will be taken to Britain to be used as slaves on their sugar cane farms. The name, Yukuben, means “the child in which the spirit lives” or “a spiritual being”. A name that came from a story of a female slave that refused to work on the British farm

LAGBAJA, OMO TAMEDU; Episode V

I don’t know exactly. Oloye Otun could have an eye for your status too. But on the second thought, the Prince could have suddenly grown to be impatient and wants to take over already. First, he took out his younger brother who could contest the throne with him; the chief priest who could consult the gods to ask if someone else is worthy of the throne, then his elder sister who could stand against him, and now…

LAGBAJA; OMO TAMEDU: Episode IV

Adewunmi, the princess is (of course) also another high profiled indigene of the Kingdom. She is the daughter of the king. She has refused to stay in her Husband’s house except for short whiles when she goes to see her husband. She believes she is safer in the Palace than anywhere else in the Kingdom. Although the killer is yet to kill a woman so far, she can’t be too sure s/he doesn’t have an eye on her. But here she is this morning, returning to the Palace very early after managing to spend a night with her husband. Despite the young man’s plea, she insisted on leaving as early as she did. She thinks using the early morning darkness as camouflage would protect her from being seen by anyone. But perhaps, obedience is a better sacrifice; she should have listened.

LAGBAJA; OMO TAMEDU: Episode I

Whereas, in the dark corner of Sugbon’s room; he is getting set for the day's work. Sugbon is the second child and first grandson of his father, first son, step-son and brother to his sister, a stepson and grandson to his mother. In fact, he is a 'child of abomination' as he is fondly tagged by everyone in the kingdom. We will discuss the reasons later. But today, he is the most prominent police officer of Araromi kingdom. Although, he was admitted into the force as an alien who saved one of the king’s daughter from a mysterious attack during her yearly birthday rites observed at the Igbo Ogini Forest – a forest which serves the rites of celebration, rituals and condemnation alike in the kingdom. The forest, owing to its antecedent records in the Kingdom, is deemed sacred and used for any spiritual rite.

OUR FATHER’S LAST WISH DIDN’T WISH WELL

Ambassador Nurudeen Ayoola Oruku, enjoyed his money, time and, most importantly, his life, and as a polygamous man, he envisaged disputes among his heirs, thus sought to settle his estate amicably through a will after his demise. He however, never contemplated that his will, being his last wish would have caused more disputes among his …

The Theoretical Links between Federalism, Subsidiarity, Proportionality, and Solidarity

Federalism, subsidiarity, proportionality, and solidarity are fundamental concepts that shape the governance structures of modern democratic states. This essay aims to explore the theoretical link between these concepts by analyzing their core principles, exploring their interconnections, and demonstrating their transformative potential in promoting effective governance. Drawing on relevant, this segment will provide a comprehensive analysis of how federalism, subsidiarity, proportionality, and solidarity contribute to democratic decision-making, power distribution, and social cohesion.

Proof of Ownership Certificate on Cars: The Law, the Issues and the Realities

This development did not go down well with some members of the populace, registering their displeasure towards the said payment. This piece promises to voyage through the laws surrounding this development, the issues precedent and subsequent, as well as the realities.

Emefiele, Tinubu and the Power of Suspension: A Reticence on Procedure

The suspension however erupted series of suspicions, worries and questions (of law and procedure), of which the legality of the said suspension was questioned. This study would discuss in synopsis the legal backdrop surrounding the power of the President to appoint, remove or suspend the Governor of CBN and whether this material suspension was in tandem with the dictates of law.

Wielding the Machinery of Economic Sanctions Against Defaulting States: The Impacts on the Global Security

Economic sanctions have become an increasingly common tool for nations to exert pressure on other states to modify their behavior. Sanctions are usually implemented in response to a breach of international law or disagreement over ideological, political, or economic differences (Gowllad-Debas, 2021). Historically, sanctions have been used to combat threats like terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and human rights violations (Damrosh, 2019). Over time, the understanding of the impact of economic sanctions on global security has evolved. Whereas once sanctions were primarily regarded as a tool for achieving foreign policy objectives without resorting to force, their impact on global security has gained significant attention over recent years (Dapo, Payam, & Erik, 2021). As a result, there have been concerns that sanctions can exacerbate conflicts and undermine global stability (Brayan, 2021).

The Sudan Crisis: Breeding a New Front for a Preventive Proxy War

In the wake of the incredibly devastating results of nuclear weapons, global powers being weary of the likely implications of facing each other off directly, they have devised a new strategy of fighting in proxy using the veil of already ignited war zones to camouflage while they settle their animosities vie supporting and controlling the tide of civil or international wars within and/or between warring countries. The perfect replica of this instance is what the United States and the Soviet Union did during the cold war (Nicholas, 2018), when they caused their proxies to fight each other, whilst they took control the tide of the war from behind closed doors by procuring military equipment and by providing economic and financial assistance to wage war (Westad, 2017).

LAGBAJA, OMO TAMEDU; Episode VI

The Prince and Oloye Otun were executed in the open before everyone present and that seemingly signaled the end of the troubles, anxiety and fear in the Araromi Kingdom. Sugbon returned to the Palace after supervising the execution. His name resonates in every corner of the kingdom having displayed heroic intelligence again. He’s winning the heart of the kingdom despite not being an indigene. He has come to pacify the king and perhaps for the special rewards. He is meeting the King in the inner chambers as usual.