Learned Expressions

VERY recently, President Muhammadu Buhari shocked many people with his multiple interviews, his many official outings and his addresses to the nation. However, it would seem that the President would have done better by maintaining his…

On May 16, 2019, the National Assembly of Nigeria passed an amendment of the Public Holidays Act to change Democracy Day from May 29 to June 12. This was sequel to the declaration made by the President in June 2018. The President was…

We are in perilous times in our land, given the flurry of events in the past one week. It started with the meeting between the President and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which was said to have been convened to…

L AST week, I did an x-ray of the strange suggestion for military takeover of the affairs of Nigeria, on account of the failure of the present government to deliver on its promises to the people. Presently in Nigeria, it would seem there is…

A few weeks back, I sat down listening to an elder statesman, an experienced Learned Senior Counsel and one who should truly know, campaigning for the return of the military in the affairs and government of Nigeria. His reason is purely due…

In 2015 when the present government was seeking power from the electorate, it would have been suicidal to think of a situation whereby the Courts in Nigeria would be locked up indefinitely, for reason only that the executive arm of…

It is well over a month that the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, embarked upon their industrial strike action to press home their demand for financial autonomy and independence for the judiciary.I have also been informed that…

The Nigerian Bar Association, Gwagwalada Branch held a Webinar to deliberate on the above topic, with participants drawn from across the nation. I was privileged to present a paper at the said Webinar, the highlights of which I now share…

The courts are still locked, for good cause. The rigmarole between the Federal and the State governments in respect of the current clamour for financial autonomy and independence for the judiciary, is totally unnecessary. But like in all…

It is very unusual to see lawyers down their tools, drop those scary wigs and dreaded gowns and become like the ordinary folks, seeking employment and placement. I have since read very funny articles on social media about the kind of trade…