Ime ahia, the Igbo expression that loosely means, “inside the market” but carries a meaning deeper than appears on the surface, is where the old aphorism of “might is right” can be found in its manifest full swing.  Ime ahia is where everything happens, and the more I listen in on the rather unfortunate and seemingly endless conversations around the Erisco tomatoes …

The Nigeria Police Force has reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring impartiality in the ongoing Erisco Tomato case. In a statement shared on X on Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner Olumuyiwa Adejobi warned against spreading misinformation and attempting to influence public sentiment. He also condemns the use of crowdfunding to manipulate legal proceedings …