Opene v NJC and judiciary’s self-cleansing mechanisms
THE judiciary is without doubt the gateway to justice because it occupies a pivotal position in the administration of justice…
Ali v Maradi and abuse of fundamental rights cases (2)
The Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules is not designed as a debt-recovery mechanism and it is not a procedural shortcut…
Ali v Maradi and abuse of fundamental rights cases (1)
Fundamental rights are essential rights and freedoms guaranteed to individuals by the Constitution and other applicable legal instruments. They serve…
Coastal highway of pains and gains (2)
The Geo-Political and Localized Devastation: The Ondo State Realignment A major geographical and legal controversy has emerged regarding the Ondo…
Coastal highway of pains and gains (1)
INTRODUCTION The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is a 700-kilometer Superhighway project connecting nine coastal states in Nigeria, first conceptualised in 1955…
Policing a Federal Democracy (3)
State Police will inevitably play important roles during elections. Given the heightened political tensions that often accompany electoral periods, the…
Policing a Federal Democracy (2)
Human rights should be regarded as a central objective of democratic policing rather than a constraint upon it. The purpose…
Policing a Federal Democracy (1)
(Constitutional Principles and Institutional Safeguards for State Policing in Nigeria) FOREWORD Going by the express provisions of section 14 (2)…
Protecting civic space, constitutional freedoms and democratic governance
The civic space in Nigeria is getting choked day by day through various interferences from both state and non-state actors.…
Frn V Jokolo: Deploying law to curb terrorism (2)
Although, in civil matters, the appellants are at liberty to file a joint notice of appeal, the filing of a…
FRN V Jokolo: Deploying law to curb terrorism (1)
INTRODUCTION Nigeria is facing multi-dimensional attacks from various terror groups across the Sahel region, ranging from banditry, armed robbery, cattle…
Osumuo v Udeaja and fundamental nature of right to fair hearing (1)
The history of human rights dates back to creation itself being part of the inalienable heritage of mankind. The birth…
SPDC V Okeh and justice against oil pollution (II)
On Whether “Damages” and “Compensation” Amount to Same Thing in Context of Section 11(5) and (6) Oil Pipelines Act:
SPDC V Okeh and justice against oil pollution (1)
INTRODUCTION Oil, gas and other mineral resources are ordinarily, natural sources of wealth and well-being of any people when properly…
The electoral Act 2026 and the prospect for political stability (2)
a. OUSTER OF COURT’S JURISDICTION IN INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF POLITICAL PARTIES The explicit statutory ouster of jurisdiction in section 83…
The electoral act 2026 and the prospect for political stability (1)
THE Egbe Amofin Oodua, a collective of lawyers from the SouthWest extraction of Nigeria, organized a robust conference at the…
Oraka vs Oraka and the impact of duress (2)
An agreement entered into under duress is not binding and enforceable, it is voidable. In this case, aside from the…
Oraka vs Oraka and the dangers of duress (1)
INTRODUCTION In the previous piece on this page, we x-rayed the illegality of the practice adopted by many law enforcement…
Smart V Idiokita and Illegality of arrest by proxy (1)
From time immemorial, criminal liability has always been personal. You cannot transfer the responsibility of a crime from one person…
Leveraging Nigeria’s young population for national growth and development (4)
UNITED NATIONS POLICY ON YOUTH PARTICIPATION The UN’s policy on youth participation centers on the Youth 2030 Strategy, aiming for…
