The role of the judiciary in democratic government; a social engineering or quagmire? (2)
One of the most defining and unmistakable characteristics of a functioning democracy is an independent judiciary, which is universally recognised.…
The role of the judiciary in democratic government; a social engineering or a quagmire? (1)
Some weeks back, I was a guest of the Honourable the Chief Judge of Ogun State, the Honourable Justice (Dr.)…
Let the people breathe
There is suffering in the land and that is saying it mildly. Hard times are staring Nigerians in their frowning…
Dictatorship in democracy
In the words of the learned authors of Wikipedia, ‘democracy’ is a Greek word that combines ‘demos’ (people) and ‘kratos’…
Career path in law (2)
Compulsory pupilage It is important to be affiliated to a law firm or an establishment that can oil your vision…
Career path in Law
Last week, I was a guest of Dowen College, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos wherein I was invited to speak to…
Of JAMB, Mmesoma and the failure of federalism
The prevailing scenario today is that candidates seeking admission into Nigerian universities are required to participate in an examination organized…
Tinubu on the familiar turf
This is the way it has always been when a new leader assumes the mantle. In 2015, all that many…
Crisis of state and challenges of development in Nigeria (5)
The crisis of insecurity Security of lives and property has been accorded priority attention by governments of different countries of…
Crisis of state and challenges of development in Nigeria (2)
Attainment of quality education in Nigeria requires continuous and all-round improvement which informs the collaboration of all stakeholders in the…
Crisis of state and challenges of development in Nigeria (3)
The importance and role of Pressure Groups in educational development cannot be over-emphasized. Pressure groups make the government more attentive…
Crisis of state and challenges of development in Nigeria (2)
Attainment of quality education in Nigeria requires continuous and all-round improvement which informs the collaboration of all stakeholders in the…
Crisis of state and challenges of development in Nigeria (I)
Rejoinder ON May 19, 2023, I was in the midst of lecturers and the cream of the academic community in…
Police vs Kuti: Prosecution in prosecution
The unexpected happened last week, even from those who are expected to know. Without mincing words, Nigerians rose up in…
Seun and the impunity of stardom
I watched with shock, disbelief, bewilderment, amazement and chagrin, a viral video where Afrobeat rising star, who should otherwise be…
Nigeria and the next National Assembly
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as Amended), sections 4 (1) & (2): (1) “The legislative powers of…
Ode to the activists
The journey to Nigeria’s independence was fought on the altar of principled resistance to all forms of colonialism, oppression and…
The Minister’s Albatross
Under and by virtue of section 147 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, “there…
Murder in the citadel
Precisely on Tuesday 11th April 2023, the unthinkable happened in Great Ife, as a student was mobbed, beaten up and…
Role of the judiciary in the development of democracy (2)
In Part 1 of the paper delivered at the reception in honour of the newly-appointed Chief Judge of Ondo State,…
