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...
To redeem ourselves, the government must urgently ramp up to 15%—redirecting from wasteful subsidies, tax evasion loopholes, and corruption black holes. Invest in primary care: build...
Leader Akume must resist pressures—both within and without—that seek to set father against son. After all, Governor Alia is a Catholic priest, a priest within the...
This paper has been able to reveal that politics of godfatherism is an impediment to Nigeria’s nascent democracy. It has gained prominence and assumed dominant feature...
Balancing economic growth and environmental protection is a delicate act, but Nigeria can achieve it. The country needs to adopt a sustainable development approach, invest in...
Ogundare’s conclusion is blunt and unsentimental: democracy is not sustained by ballots alone. It is sustained by believable justice. When justice is accessible, citizens feel protected....
The inconsistency between the local government judgment and this emergency powers judgment is not a minor legal discrepancy. It is the fatal crack in the dam...
The ruling performed no restraining function. It restored no democratic balance. It reversed no abuse. Instead, it confirmed a dangerous governing principle now hardening within Nigerian...
In a letter addressed to the parliament, Arnold told the parliament that Reno was a "shape-shifting mercenary" who says whatever he is paid to say, which makes...
Today if we want a better world, justice, peace and integrity of Creation stand as prerequisites to good living. To sustain these ingredients, we need strong...