The main responsibility of the court is to interprete the law and provide enforceable guides for the implementation of laws and policies of government. This is why section 287 has been inserted in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for all persons exercising executive, legislative and judicial authority to obey and enforce […]
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FRN v Akaeze: Criminal Investigation Simplified (1) Introduction: The FRN v Akaeze case has become a touchstone in Nigerian Law, addressing critical issues such as the admissibility of confessional statements and compliance with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2012. One fateful night in 2012, there was a loud bang on the door of
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Hon. Justice Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu: The Last of a Few Good Men? Adenekan Adekunle Ademola had everything it takes for an excellent career at the highest levels of a judicial career. He was the grand-son of a king, the son of a Chief Justice and a prince in his own right. In another era, he
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Life is generally a bag of mixed occurrences, with a blend of the good, the bad and the ugly. There is no better way to teach a clowning government a lesson than when its officers embark upon an expedition of embarrassing proportions. We are well accustomed to the odious practice of arraigning activists and other
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Public Interest Litigation in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities 3. Legislations and Rules of Court: Undoubtedly, legions of legislations and subsidiary legislations such acts, laws, and bye-laws, including Rules of courts which at birth were bound and shackled by the conservative spirit of narrow-restrictive common law doctrines have, over time, received some measure of liberation through
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Public Interest Litigation in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities. Very recently, the Centre for Human Rights of the University of Lagos, in collaboration with the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), organized a seminar on the state of public interest litigation in Nigeria, its challenges and opportunities, with specific focus on reproductive justice. Given the
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Chief justice of Nigeria: The role of politics in judicial Succession When he died at 80 in June 2008, Lamidi Aribiyi Adedibu was one of the best known political godfathers of his generation and certainly one of the most disruptive in Nigeria. In Ibadan, Oyo State in south-west Nigeria, where he held sway, Adedibu was
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Legislative Immunity and Privilege in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Analysis Safeguarding Democracy and Rule of Law. 1.0 Introduction Legislative immunity and privilege in Nigeria constitute a fundamental aspect of the democratic process in Nigeria, as in many other jurisdictions. These legal safeguards are designed to protect lawmakers from undue interference in their legislative functions, ensuring
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Optimizing Nigeria’s Justice System: Solutions to the Rising Case Load and Enhancing Court Efficiency 1.0 Introduction Nigeria’s justice delivery system is plagued by delays, technicalities, and cumbersome processes. As the last resort for the common man, the court should protect rights, and address infringements promptly. Western nations’ legal systems inspire confidence due to their effectiveness,
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Failed Institutions: The Recruitment Conflict between the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP). One of the reasons allegedly proffered by former US President Barak Obama allegedly cited for excluding Nigeria from his state visit to Africa was the weakness of our institutions, which he believed endangered democracy. A prime example
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