Recognizance versus Reconnaissance

By Chinua Asuzu Generally, a _recognizance _is a bond to the court or tribunal, whereby the recognizor undertakes to abide by some specified condition (for example, to appear for his trial, attend court when required, pay a debt, keep the peace, etc.) More particularly, a recognizance is synonymous with a bail bond—it secures the return…

February 11, 20230Comments

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Breaking barriers

Justice Agbakoba’s comportment, Nnamani, JSC’s mentoring inspired me to study law – Justice Afam Nwobodo

By Lillian Okenwa After 40 years in the legal practice, of which 21 was spent on the bench, Hon. Justice Afamefuna Anthony Nwobodo bowed out of Enugu State judiciary on 3 February 2023. Nwobodo who honed his legal skills in the law firm of Bola Ajibola & Co. at Igbosere Road, Lagos, is a recipient…

February 11, 20230Comments

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spotlight

Osun Election: Failure of 3rd member to agree with either side and in writing rendered judgment a nullity – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Court of Appeal to nullify the judgment of the Osun State Election Tribunal alleging that it was rendered in gross violation of the provision of Section 294(1) & (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999. PDP in the 43 grounds of appeal filed…

February 11, 20230Comments

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Opinion

Naira Swap: Any order against FG is not enforceable on CBN, the President cannot even remove CBN Governor – Akaraiwe, SAN

By Ikeazor Akaraiwe, SAN 1: Let me weigh in, in layman’s language, so that all members of this platform, lawyers or not, may understand and follow: It is an interim order, to last until February 15, when the substantive arguments will be heard. 2: As provided by the Constitution, the Supreme Court does not have…

February 11, 20230Comments

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Opinion

The Naira Redesign and Swap Hullabaloo: Why I think the Supreme Court of Nigeria lacks original jurisdiction

By Sylvester Udemezue For the avoidance of doubts, this commentary is strictly a LEGAL OPINION having nothing whatsoever to do with the activities of Nigerian politicians and their supporters and acolytes even as the 2023 general elections are just a fortnight away from today. I have earlier offered my humble, disinterested opinion on the Naira…

February 10, 20230Comments

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INEC to Appeal Court — Tribunal descended into the arena and showed bias

Although counsel to former Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, Oloruntomiloba Olagunju told Channels Television that the ‘Buga Won’ comment made by the Election Petitions Tribunal was done in passing, arguments for and against have been unrelenting. In his article X-Raying The “BUGA” Controversy…”, Abdulrasheed Ibrahim, esq. had this to say: “We can go on and…

February 10, 20230Comments

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Business

Understanding AMCON: What Does it Mean for Me?

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) was established by an Act of the National Assembly on July 19th, 2010, primarily to resolve the nation’s banking sector crisis and restore stability to its economy. It purports to do so by purchasing Non-Performing Loans from eligible financial institutions and effectively managing or disposing of them. However,…

February 10, 20230Comments

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Strange cases

How possessed fathers defiled their nine-month-old and 11-year-old daughters

Nigerians in recent years have been inundated with strange tales of fathers who have become sexual predators to their daughters. What makes these spine-chilling tales even more bewildering is that Nigerians are huge on tradition, culture, and religion. One such disgusting case which left jaws dropping was the case of a father who defiled his…

February 10, 20230Comments

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Living

Tales My Patients Told Me: The sad travails of Carmen

By Emmanuel Fashakin This story was originally set in January 2016. Carmen, then 43, came to the office few days earlier at 12 noon. Surprisingly, Carmen's name did not appear on the appointment list for the day. So, one hour later, with Carmen still sitting in the corner in the waiting room and watching TV,…

February 9, 20230Comments

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Opinion

The President we all need (6)

By Sonnie Ekwowusi Nigeria is now trapped in probably the worst disaster since the post-civil war. The soul of the country has since gone missing. In the seven and a half years of the Buhari government, more Nigerians have fallen into poverty and human suffering than ever before. Is this the much-vaunted end? How can…

February 9, 20230Comments

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