The Legal Practitioner Of Light (1)
By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa SAN “A lawyer lives for the direction of his people and the advancement of the cause of his country.” (Christopher Alexander Sapara-Williams, the first indigenous Nigerian lawyer…
Leah Sharibu: 23 Jeers To Hope Deferred
By Martins Oloja There are so many issues competing for attention again this weekend. The story of consensus challenges that have plagued the ruling party’s primary is worth discussing. Even…
Petitions 73 dismissed, NJC Queries 256 Judges, Bars ‘Serial Petitioner
National Judicial Council has dismissed 73 petitions against judicial officers across the country after finding them lacking in merit, incompetent or time-barred. The Council considered reports from its Preliminary Complaints…
NJC gives reasons for suspension of two High Court Judges without pay
National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended two serving judges for one year without pay over acts of judicial misconduct and violations of the Revised Code of Conduct for Judicial Officers…
Rivers Police Command Detain ASP After Suspect Escapes From Custody
The Rivers State Police Command has begun disciplinary action against Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ekawhe Thomas over alleged negligence that reportedly led to the escape of a suspect in…
AI and the limits of Nigerian law: Towards a proactive, rights-based regulatory framework
By Sir Ifeanyi Ilukwe-LLM ABSTRACT The rapid advancement and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies have exposed fundamental gaps within existing legal frameworks, particularly in developing jurisdictions such as Nigeria.…
Governor’s Consent: Exploitation concerns as Lagos raises land transaction fees
IN Land transaction fees in Lagos have gone up significantly as the state recalibrates fair market value (FMV) of properties to reflect current market realities. Experts estimate the increase at…
Ado-Odo Kingdom monarch confers Yeye-Meso title on Princess Feyikemi Videun-Egbeyemi
An Ogun princess, Feyikemi Videun-Egbeyemi, has been conferred with the prestigious title of Yeye-Meso of Ado-Odo Kingdom by the Oba of Ado and Olofin Adimula Oodua of Ado-Odo, Olusola Idris…
Enugu lawyer raises alarm over mysterious N17.2m credit in bank account
An Enugu-based lawyer, Olusoga Omotayo , has raised concerns over an alleged unauthorised credit of N17.2 million into his account with Access Bank. Omotayo told newsmen that he discovered the…
Suspect escapes police cell custody during crime scene visit in Rivers
A suspect accused of defiling a 16-year-old girl in Rivers State has escaped from police custody during a visit to the scene of the alleged crime, sparking outrage and criticism…
The useless disciplines (2)
By Godwin Sogolo The Useless Disciplines, By Godwin Sogolo Continued from yesterday History teaches us to remember and learn from the past as a guide to the future. Literature cultivates…