Nigeria’s judiciary can still regain dignity, but it must stop treating titles as sacred shields. It must treat titles as responsibilities that demand higher standards. A...
Where a business relationship is undocumented or poorly documented, even a legitimate claim may fail for lack of proof. Oral agreements, while legally recognisable in limited...
Her words determine whether people sleep believing justice is possible, or whether they whisper to themselves that truth has no chance. That is why what she...
When someone facing unresolved corruption charges appears in an image tied directly to national strategy and party authority, the message shifts from association to endorsement. It...
The defence of provocation in Nigerian law originates from English common law, inherited during the colonial era. Both the Penal Code Act 1960 (applicable in northern...
The Sentencing Directions represent a significant milestone in the criminal justice reform. By articulating clear standards, structured judicial discretion, and restorative alternatives, the Directions deepen fairness,...
Nigeria’s justice system remains a cornerstone of its democratic governance, yet it faces persistent challenges that threaten its effectiveness and credibility. Issues such as widespread corruption,...
Against the foregoing factual backdrop, it is germane to opine that the judiciary must clean itself. Lawyers must reject the culture of “fixers.” The public must...
Promoting restorative justice and empowering victims within Nigeria’s criminal justice system is essential for addressing the root causes of crime, fostering healing and reconciliation, and advancing...
Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive legislative reforms, enhanced judicial capacity, strengthened arbitral institutions, and the establishment of effective enforcement mechanisms. Implementing these measures will bolster the...