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Olumide Babalola Writes Chief Justice Mohammed, Seeks Review of FREP Rules Regarding Multiple Applicants, Amendment of Originating Applications, Other Provisions

Posted on September 27, 2019September 27, 2019

10th September 2019 Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed, CJN The Chief Justice of Nigeria Supreme Court Complex Three Arms Zone Abuja. My Lord, THE URGENT NEED TO REVIEW THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE RULES (FREP RULES) 2009 Before I delve into the crux of this letter, may I respectfully congratulate your lordship on your lordship’s […]

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IGP, Take Note: A Lawyer’s Letter to Police Boss over RevolutionNow Protest Clampdown

Posted on August 21, 2019August 22, 2019

This is for the attention of the Inspector General of Police. Except you have issued a sure-word to police officers to illegally misconduct themselves under your watch in which case, lawlessness may be let loose across the board—it has become of national urgency that you call your men to order immediately. On August 5, 2019, unharmed […]

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An Open Letter to Paul Usoro SAN from Zion Ewere on Young Lawyers’ Advancement

Posted on August 2, 2019August 2, 2019

Dear Paul Usoro, SAN, It is my pleasure to write this open letter which I have deemed necessary at this time when things are straight and open, and most importantly, can be changed. Firstly, I will like to commend your brevity so far in speaking out in a period where the Judiciary is subject to […]

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Letter to President Buhari from Mohammed Fawehinmi: ‘Protect Us, Protect Nigeria and Fix the Economy”

Posted on July 14, 2019July 15, 2019

Mohammed Fawehinmi Chambers,9a, Ademola Close, Off Remi Fani-Kayode Avenue, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. Tel: 08035172936Saturday, 13th Of July, 2019. Open Letter to President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR Executive President of the Federal Republic of NigeriaCommander-in-Chief of the Armed ForcesThe Presidency,Aso Rock Villa, Three Arms Zone,Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Your Excellency, THE DISTURBING STATE OF […]

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Dear Mr President: Two New Descriptions of Your Anti-corruption War and a Toxicity that Cannot be Over-emphasized

Posted on April 8, 2019April 8, 2019

By Umar Sa’ad Hassan Dear Mr President,To protect the supremacy of the rule of law,you had us fighting for a former National Security Adviser,who is alleged to have shared money meant to arm our troops among his cronies while insurgents killed and maimed innocent Nigerians.By the time an Ibo separatist with a penchant for using […]

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Police Salary Increase: Mohammed Fawehinmi Esq writes President Buhari

Posted on March 29, 2019March 29, 2019

Lagos-based legal practitioner, Mohammed Fawehinmi has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, demanding an audit of the Nigerian Police account. Mr Fawehinmi submitted that the fundamental principles of openness, transparency, public debate, and accountability are central to our democracy. The letter is reproduced hereunder: Mohammed Fawehinmi, Esq9a, Ademola Close, off Remi Fani-Kayode Avenue, […]