The Advocate — “Pi Pa Ni O”: The dangers of a selective justice system
By Onikepo Braithwaite A key element of democracy is the rule of law, which necessarily requires obedience to the law and its equal application to all. Double standards are not…
Osun Election and Concerns for Democracy
By Alabi Williams Not less than 30 persons were reported killed in incidents linked to last Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), a non-profit research group,…
Zacch Adedeji and the Common Man’s Welfare
By Michael Onazi Taxation is often seen as money taken from the people by government. But there is another way to look at it. When taxes are properly collected and…
The Law on Recovery of Premises in Nigeria
By C.K. Anyanwu, Ll.M., Goodnews C. Nnadozie, Esq., Isreal Maduka, Esq., C.K. Ezeaku, Esq., Deborah Azivudu, Esq. Introduction It is pertinent to note that disagreements between landlords and tenants have…
Courtroom Chronicles – 1
By Mustapha Babalola Toheeb. INTRODUCTION Now that courts are on vacation and there has been a reduction in court sittings, this has provided an opportunity for me to reflect on…
Nigeria’s Year Of Women In Law
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Of the many vocations known to humanity, few are as rooted in macho masculinity as the military and the law. In tales of both war and…
UNIZIK probes lecturer-student clash over alleged sexual misconduct, assault
No one is permitted to take the law into their own hands The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has ordered an immediate and comprehensive investigation into a violent confrontation…
Stop Fulani Ethnic Militia Or Break up Nigeria
By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D For how long shall the rest of the country look on while Fulani ethnic militia trouble the peace of Nigeria? Why are Fulani terror groups spreading…
Unattainable Bail Conditions: The Hidden Jail Sentence In The El-Rufai Case
By Benjamin Efeobhokhan In Nigerian legal parlance, one of the most frequently misunderstood expressions is the popular phrase, “bail is free.” As a matter of law, bail is indeed free,…
Before the Minister’s ambition impedes the President’s in Ondo
By Debo Akinbami The previous week, in Akure, a vanguard of the old guys met. It is the ancient wing of the political renegades within the All Progressives Congress; the…