Justice must be rooted in truth and not fantasy and arid legal technicalities

JIS and COMIS: What Lagos State Judiciary E-Filing system is not

By Bayo Akinlade Esq As far back as 2012 I have engaged with the Lagos State Judiciary on the issue of e-filing What I find the most offensive is the deceit in promoting the e-filing system as an efficient and corrupt free mechanism. Recently I had to physically go to the magistrate court to find…

April 19, 20240Comments

Yahaya Bello, EFCC & Rule of Law

By Pelumi Olajengbesi Olajengbesi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stands as a cornerstone in upholding the rule of law and combating economic and financial crimes in Nigeria. Its unwavering commitment to investigating and prosecuting offenders has earned it commendation, fostering transparency and accountability in governance, even though there cannot be an institution without…

April 19, 20240Comments

Title: Rights of asylum seekers

By Nneamaka Onyema Asylum seekers are individuals fleeing persecution, violence, or other forms of serious harm in their home countries. They are protected by various legal instruments at both international and national levels. These instruments ensure their rights are respected and provide a framework for their protection. Let's delve into some of the most significant…

April 19, 20240Comments

Comparing Chibok and Yazidi Girls: Ten years after, the freed and not freed

By Magnus Onyibe It is at times like these, that I give serious consideration to thoughts that often cross my mind. It is then that I contemplate delving into my archive of articles, dusting off those that bear resemblance to current realities, and contemporizing them. Thereafter ,I would notify readers that these are old narratives,…

April 18, 20240Comments

Ode to the Nigtingale, Barr.Bridget Edokwe….

By Rex Uzoegbu Before you we prostrate,oh God of creation.Today,in favour of your handmaid we place sincere serial supplications,rolling out drums to testify to her goodness.May our hearty prayers on her behalf touch you in productive measures. You,alone are the talent giver;You led her to discover same at the fullest of time to the glory…

Right of Reply: Call for a free and fair NBA Abuja (Unity Bar) 2024 elections

By Nkereuwem Udofia Akpan It is with regret that I find myself unable to agree with the views expressed by Chidi Udekwe Esq in his article captioned as above Let me unequivocally state, right from the onset, that the caption itself is innocuous in that it pushes a narrative agreeable to every right thinking member…

Pope Francis denounces LGBT, surrogacy and gender ideology

By Sonnie Ekwowusi The Vatican has recently released a declaration unequivocally denouncing, among other things, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues, surrogacy, and gender ideology as grave violations of human dignity. Entitled "Dignitas Infinita" (Infinite Dignity), the 20-page declaration, officially released by the Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith,…

Onitiri-Abiola and the madness in Ibadan

By Suyi Ayodele Date was Monday, August 29, 1955. Oba Isaac Babalola Akinyele, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, sat on his throne. There was an august visitor to be received by the monarch. He had in attendance some of his prominent chiefs like the Otun Olubadan, Chief Kobiowu, and the Ashipa Olubadan, Chief Akinyo. From the…

How one governor destroyed the harmony of his state in eight years

By Dele Sobowale Kaduna State was once the most cosmopolitan city in the Northern Region, followed by Jos. As the regional capital and having close to one hundred and twenty ethnic groups within 250 kilometers radius, it was indeed a mini-Nigeria. Only Lagos, which was the Federal Capital, surpassed the city in terms of ethnic…