Uwa Mitchell Aghatise

Uwa Mitchell Aghatise

Lawyer

Bio

Mitchell practices law with Olaniwun Ajayi LP, a commercial law firm in Lagos. He is a keen African history enthusiast.

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Why Nigeria cannot fund its football teams

Governance - 17 JAN 2020

Why Nigeria cannot fund its football teams

We discuss the funding  issues in the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF)

The final word on the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria

Governance - 03 FEB 2019

The final word on the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria

Stears offers the final word on the Chief Justice of Nigeria debacle: Was Buhari justified?

Re-living Rio in Russia

Governance - 18 OCT 2017

Re-living Rio in Russia

Will Nigeria's dismal performance at the Rio Olympics in 2016 repeat in the 2018 Russia World Cup?

The Nigerian Principle of Federal Character

Governance - 14 AUG 2017

The Nigerian Principle of Federal Character

We take a look at Federal Character as a potential solution to Nigeria's crisis of Nationalism.

One View of Nigerian Nationalism

Governance - 11 JUL 2017

One View of Nigerian Nationalism

How do we situate nationalism in the context of Nigeria's Achilles heel - tribalism?

Any Room for Arbitration In Nigeria?

Governance - 15 MAY 2017

Any Room for Arbitration In Nigeria?

Nigerian law is obsessed with court battles even though arbitration could be better for businesses.

Magu and Balances

Governance - 04 APR 2017

Magu and Balances

What does Magu's Senate rejection as EFFC Chairman say about Nigeria's democracy?

The DSS: Presidential Handyman?

Governance - 23 FEB 2017

The DSS: Presidential Handyman?

Who are the DSS? And where do their powers begin and end?

Presidential Body Language

Governance - 06 JAN 2017

Presidential Body Language

Is Buhari's 'body language' a method of governance or the product of a nation bereft of political guidance?