New Song on State Police
By Lekan Sote The Yoruba saying, “Die die ni alak’orun ndi ewu,” which roughly translates into English as “gradually, a singlet becomes a formal dress,” means that things happen in…
NJC cracks down on errant judges, back integrity
Amid mounting outrage over alleged judicial corruption, the National Judicial Council (NJC) has launched an unprecedented crackdown on errant judges, raising hopes of self-cleansing, though doubts linger over whether it…
Lawyer tasks entrepreneur on adherence to legal advice
The Managing Partner of Piquancy Solicitors, Folakemi Jegede, has urged Nigerian entrepreneurs to strictly adhere to professional legal advice, describing it as a critical foundation for sustainable business growth and…
Why Nigerian Young Lawyers are abandoning Courtrooms
Young lawyers are silently abandoning the courtroom in an alarming proportion in search of better-paying, less stressful alternatives. To this group of young wigs, soon after they are called to…
Why attack Iran?
By Timothy Snyder Toronto ––The major assault against Iran launched by the United States and Israel has already triggered retaliatory strikes across the Middle East. A broader regional conflict looks…
Boosting community policing with strategic postings
By GEB The policy by the immediate past Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun to post officers to their states of origin has the potential to boost community policing,…
How Four-hour judgment reading delays Yahaya Bello’s trial at FCT High Court
Drama unfolded on Tuesday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama judicial division, during proceedings in the trial of Yahaya Adoza Bello. Justice Maryann Anenih had earlier…
In Nigeria, a Judge is not above or beyond investigation
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged…. Bible, Matthew 7:1-2 (NKJV) In the first six months…
Justice James Omotosho: ICPC dismissed alleged arrest
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC has dismissed reports purporting that the commission arrested Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. A statement issued…
Soludo’s South-East marshal plan and the rebirth of Onitsha market
By Maduabuchi Dukor The recurring Monday closures of Onitsha Market, triggered by separatist agitations and enforced sit-at-home orders, have dealt severe blows to the political economy and commercial lifeblood of…