THE atmosphere of great disappointment occasioned by the postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections from February 16 to Saturday, February 23, 2019 has understandably put major political actors and the electorate on edge.
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Sudan police fire tear gas at protesters in capital
Sudanese police Tuesday fired tear gas at crowds of demonstrators chanting “Peace, justice, freedom” in the capital, a day after President Omar al-Bashir insisted protests will not lead to a change in government. Deadly protests have rocked Sudan since December 19 when angry people took to the streets in towns and villages against a government […]
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The persecution of Justice and the end of democracy
THE news came as a shock to some of us that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, His Lordship Justice Walter Onnoghen, is to appear in a court on charges of non-declaration of assets. He is also accused of allegedly operating some dozen bank accounts containing varying amounts of local and international currencies. He is expected to hand over the reins of office to the second most senior colleague as he goes on trial. There has been no precedent for a serving justice being compelled to appear in a lower court to answer charges for a misdemeanour, real or imagined.
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Federal High Court gets new rules to ensure speedy dispensation of justice
Justice Adamu Abdul-Kafarati, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja, says a brand new Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules (ADRR), have been put together to ensure speedy dispensation of justice.
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Justice Ajumogobia slumps in court
Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia an embattled former Federal High Court Judge, on Friday, slumped in the premises of the Ikeja High Court where she is standing trial over allegations of collecting bribes running into millions of dollars. Lead counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Rotimi Oyedepo said the matter had to be adjourned. Ajumogobia, […]
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Zionism and Justice: The Bongani Case
IF the famous Williams Shakespeare had written his 1596-99 play, Merchant of Venice in this generation, he would have been accused of hate speech, condemned, sidelined and declared a racist. That is because the play centred on a greedy and conscienceless Jewish money lender, Shylock, who insisted on slicing a pound of flesh from a debtor despite offers to pay him double the money he had advanced.
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Fayose to Ekiti CJ: Shut your mouth, stop behaving like coward
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose, has told the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Ayodeji Daramola, to grow up and shed his toga of unbridled hatred for him. According to a press statement issued on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Idowu Adelusi, the former governor who was reacting to […]
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Benue acting gov charges new state judge to ensure prompt dispensation of justice
BENUE State acting governor, Engr Benson Abounu yesterday charged the new Chief Judge of the state, Aondover Ka’kaan to ensure quick dispensation of justice, as justice delayed is justice denied. Abounu gave the charge during the […]
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