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By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Nearly 10 years ago, in September 2012, the then president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Okey Wali, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), was at the beginning of his tenure. With the energy of a fresh presidency, he…

By Muiz Banire, SAN That  there is a correlation between disobedience to court order and anarchy seems to be a fact yet to be appreciated by most Nigerians. This probably informs the choice of topic by the recent NBA-SPIDEL organizing committee when it…

By Sylvester Udemezue These are not the best of times for Nigeria's Law Profession! A story for another piece. Meanwhile, my Lord, Hon. Justice Maurice Eneji, Rtd was reported to have written thus on platform that goes by the name, CONFEDERATION OF BEKWARRA…

By Sylvester Udemezue 1. Memory Verse: Supremacy of Rule of Law in a Democracy In a 10 August 2018 commentary titled, ‘Legal Implications of The Requirement For “Two-Thirds Majority Vote” In Relation To Removal of The Head of A Legislative House In Nigeria’, I…

BY REUBEN ABATI “We are here this evening to witness this momentous occasion as the people of Kenya restate what is in article one of the constitution of Kenya that all sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya…I want to thank God…

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Democratic politics is by far the most brutal competitive sport invented. Unlike other sports where the combination of individual skill, perspiration, inspiration, and experience or team ethic can be dispositive, outcomes in politics can hinge on externalities unrelated to…

By Femi Falana As part of the fundamental objectives of the neocolonial State, the participation of the people in their government is guaranteed in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the Electoral Act. The implication is that elected officials are mandatorily required…

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN, FCIArb. (UK). What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings.[1] Artificial intelligence (AI) is also “human intelligence or behaviour demonstrated by machines”. In practice,…

By Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN INTRODUCTION Today, Nigeria is in a terrible quagmire; a deadly dilemma; a complete cul de sac. There is trouble; real trouble. In all aspects of life, Nigeria is sick. Very sick. Critically ill To say she is on an…