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RIGHTS activist Femi Falana, SAN has accused the African Union (AU) leaders of failing to genuinely and effectively implement human rights obligations and commitments in their countries. Falana stated this yesterday in a paper titled, “The Unconstitutional Change of Government in Africa” delivered…

An eminent professor of law, Itse Sagay (SAN), has urged political appointees to challenge Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act for being in conflict with the constitution. He believes only the courts can resolve the issue, following the Senate’s refusal to amend the…

A legal luminary, who is also one of the All Progressives Congress(APC) chieftains in Oyo State, Chief Niyi Akintola (SAN), on Saturday said the judgment was in order. He said: “The constitution guarantees us the right to vote and be voted for. That…

Lagos lawyer and human rights activists, Femi Falana has pointed holes in the judgement of Justice Anyadike, saying that political appointees are not included in the list of persons employed in the public service. Falana argues: With respect, the learned trial judge…

The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) and renowned Professor of Law, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), has commented on a flurry of contemporary National issues in a recent interview with Independent. Prof. Sagay who is also social commentator and elder…

A former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the federation, Kanu Agabi, SAN, has described the presidential system of government as dictatorial. He stated this on Monday at the meeting of the 36 states-attorney general organised by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF)…

A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), has stated that Nigeria needs to build strong institutions for her to make progress, adding that countries made progress when they have succeeded in building strong institutions in both…

A human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Lagos State Government and the Nigeria Police to investigate the recent allegations of rape and attempted rape made against Andrew Ominnikoron, a driver of Bus Rapid Transit vehicle, who was fingered…

Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Commit­tee Against Corruption (PACAC); on Tuesday said he agrees with the court ruling sacking Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State and his deputy, Kelechi Igwe. Sagay, while arguing that the provi­sion that governors should…