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‘Vast Trust Deficit In Judiciary’, Odinkalu Reacts To CJN’s Phone Call Rebuttal

The former Chairman of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu, has said the public has lost its trust in the judicial system. His remarks come as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, claims he did not have a telephone conversation with…

20/07/2023

Ecobank Vs Otudeko: SAN Writes CJN, Accuses Olanipekun Of Abusing Court Process

Mr. Kunle Ogunba (SAN), counsel to Ecobank Plc in the alleged Honeywell debt recovery saga, has dragged the law firm of Wole Olanipekun & Co. before the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and the Body of Benchers. Ogunba urged the NJC & BoB…

20/07/2023

‘There is no Perfect Constitution’, Abiodun Olatunji, SAN

There has never been a perfect constitution anywhere in the world; therefore, the success of Nigeria’s democracy depends on a strong Judiciary, media, and security agencies amongst others. These were the submissions of Mr Abiodun Adediran Olatunji, SAN. The senior Lawyer said this…

18/07/2023

Palliative Of N110bn For NASS Members Is Illegal, Contemptuous – Falana

Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has condemned the National Assembly’s decision to allocate N70 billion as palliatives for its members, labeling it as illegal and contemptuous. In a press statement issued today, Falana called attention to the blatant breach of the relevant…

17/07/2023

Falana Writes CBN, Seeks Information On Nigeria-China Currency Swap Agreement

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has written the Central Bank of Nigeria demanding details of the currency swap between Nigeria and China. Falana, in a Freedom of Information request dated June 26, 2023, noted that he would drag the bank to court…

14/07/2023

Electoral Matters Overburdening Our Judiciary – Ubani

A former Chairman, Section of Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL), Nigerian Bar Association, Monday Ubani, says all speakers from a recent conference by the group believe that the Nigerian judiciary is overburdened by electoral matters. Ubani said this on Channels Television’s Sunrise…

11/07/2023

Odinkalu Resigns Membership of NBA Electoral Committee

A former chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chidi Odinkalu, has resigned from the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA). A copy of Mr Odinkalu’s letter dated 10 July and addressed to the NBA President, Yakubu Maikyau, was seen…

11/07/2023

Some Villa Visitors In Court For Looting, Don’t Send Wrong Signals, Falana Urges Tinubu

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has asked President Bola Tinubu to refrain from sending the wrong signal, saying there have been several high-profile politicians with looting cases in court who have been visiting the Presidential Villa. “Some of those who are going…

10/07/2023

Sitting Judges Should Not Preside Over Election Tribunals – Afe Babalola

Legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, on Monday, said sitting judges should not preside over election petitions tribunals. The nonagenarian Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) said judges who preside over election tribunals should be separate from…

10/07/2023

Legal Icon, Afe Babalola Celebrates 60years As A Lawyer

Today, the cream of the legal profession and other important dignitaries will converge on the Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), in Ado Ekiti in honor of the founder, Aare Afe Babalola, as he celebrates the 60th anniversary of his call to the Bar. Chairman…

10/07/2023

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