Opinion
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Democracy And The Tyranny Of Judges BY Chidi Amuta
Curiously, however, in Nigeria’s fledgling democracy, the judiciary has lately been operating more like an unregistered political party, one that…
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The Judiciary And The Menace Of ‘Black Market’ Injunctions By Raymond Nkannebe
The phrase, “abuse of judicial process”, is probably one of the most popular expressions in the realm of adjectival law.…
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One Year Anniversary: How Olumide Akpata is Repositioning the NBA – By Raymond Nkannebe
August 28, 2021, marked one year anniversary of Olumide Akpata’s historic swearing-in as the 30th President of the Nigerian Bar…
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The Unconstitutionality of NBC’s Attacks Media Freedom
For Emmanuel Onwubiko, the recent attack on Channels Television by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), is one too many. He…
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EFCC and Charge of Witch-Hunting Opposition
This article by Erasmus Ikhide roundly calls out the National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, Kola Ologbondiyan, accusing…
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PDP House Of Commotion By Reuben Abati
The best illustration of this was how the party lost the 2015 general elections to an emergent Special Purpose Vehicle…
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Is Empathy A Skill Lawyers Need? By Aidan Macnab
“Empathy, I would posit, is the most important ingredient of being a good lawyer.”
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Making The Most Of The Petroleum Industry Act By Iliyasu Gadu
The most radical provision of the PIA is the unbundling of the NNPC. After 44 years in operation wherein the…
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Igboho Not A Criminal, Herdsmen Who Kill Farmers, Rape Women Are- Soyinka
“I refused to accept that Igboho is being chased because he peacefully demonstrated his position vis-a-vis the destiny of this…
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The Father, The Son and The Restless Spirit – By Dare Babarinsa
Some sons are like their fathers; or even better. That was what Gani Fawehinmi, the great lawyer, got in his…
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Wanted: Effective, Efficient Justice Delivery System
Nwaze, said, regrettably, going by the facts and events unfolding in Nigeria, the nation seems trapped in a justice delivery…
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Piracy and Other Related Sea Crimes In Nigeria – By Ya’u Mukhtar
Over the years, there has been an increase in the level of threats in the shape of piracy, sea robbery…
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Lawyers, Ethics, Values And Corruption In Nigeria – By Dele Adesina SAN
Introduction Who is a Lawyer/Legal Practitioner? The word Lawyer/Legal Practitioner can be used interchangeably. Lawyers are trained professionals in the…
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2023: Tinubu vs Bello and Others – By Reuben Abati
From what we have seen and heard so far, it seems most likely that the race for the 2023 Presidential…
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The Jab A Lawyer Places In Women’s Arms By Tunji Ajibade
With regard to the Crime Victims Compensation Program under the VAPP Act, the lawyer notes that the purpose of the…
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Attorney General of Rivers State v. FIRS & Anor: A Misguided Decision By Kola Oyekan
Although, the division of taxing powers in the 1999 Constitution does not reflect the principle of federalism. It is a…
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