Nigeria is gradually sliding into a Police State , sadly in a democratic setting. There is the preponderance of security agencies, especially the EFCC , from City to City in Nigeria, raiding night clubs, lounges and hang outs , arresting every one in sight, impounding their vehicles , phones and other chattels, without a valid […]
The Hallmarks of Labour has presented one of the most prestigious awards to the Honourable Justice Olabanji Orilonse, retired – the Role Model Award for Exemplary and Courageous Service to the Advancement of our Legal System. The event chaired by His Lordship, Honourable Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar, CON, Former Chief Justice of Nigeria with Professor Emeritus Umaru […]
The undermining of independent judiciaries, along with other trends impacting access to justice, has been increasing around the world, a top United Nations official warned, as the Sixth Committee (Legal) took up the matter of the rule of law at the national and international levels today. Fabrizio Hochschild-Drumond, Assistant Secretary-General for Strategic Coordination, introducing the […]
US based Nigerian and founder of I Believe in Africa initiative, Yemi Lawanson took the quest for change in Nigeria’s Justice system to the 16th Annual Human Rights Summit of the United Nations held in New York. ” Today, I’m dressed as a prison inmate to attend the International Human Rights Summit at the United […]
The New Acting Chief Judge of Lagos State, Hon. Mr Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba has pledged to make training, welfare of Judges and support staff top priorities of his tenure. Justice Alogba said this while delivering his speech during his swearing-in-Ceremony at the Lagos House Ikeja, Thursday. “I am grateful to His Excellency, the Governor […]
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Benin branch, called on the Edo State Government on Sunday evening to withdraw its letter to the National Judicial Council, NJC, to allow the appointment process of new High Court judges to progress naturally. The Edo State Judicial Service Commission had concluded the process for the appointment of Judges, sending […]
Communique Issued at the End of A 2-day Retreat On Strategies And Modalities For The Implementation Of Financial Autonomy Of State Legislature and State Judiciary Organized by Presidential Implementation Committee on Autonomy Of State Legislature and State Judiciary Held on Thursday 16th And Friday 17th May 2019, At The Congress Hall Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. […]
Abuja Lawyer and Executive Assistant to Enugu State Governor, Mr Ifesi Nwodo has said that full implementation of autonomy for the Judiciary and State Legislature will amount to a right step in the right direction. Mr Nwodo stated this during a programme aired on NTA24 on Friday. “The Act was passed ln 2018 and President Muhammadu […]
The Ondo State bench and bar will hold a valedictory court session in honour of His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Victor David Folagbade Olateru Olagbegi, the late Olowo of Owo. In a release signed by the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Mr Adekola Olawoye, SAN, the special event will take place at High […]
I’ll tell judges to avoid politicians like a plague. They’re the only ones that can get you into trouble. Other litigants won’t, unless you make the mistake of dealing with them one on one, which is an unforgivable offence. Don’t deal with the litigants. The only time you should see litigants is when they appear […]