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Protecting civic space, constitutional freedom, and democratic governance

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN INTRODUCTION The civic space in Nigeria is getting…

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Adegboruwa

FRN v Jokolo: Deploying law to curb terrorism (2)

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN Whether Filing of Joint Notice of Appeal Allowed…

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Adegboruwa

FRN v Jokolo: Deploying law to counter terrorism

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN INTRODUCTION Nigeria is facing multi-dimensional attacks from various…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
Law

Nigeria’s Year of Women In Law

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Of the many vocations known to humanity, few…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
Adegboruwa

Osumuo v Udeaja and fundamental nature of right to fair hearing (2)

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN The Guides for Courts or Tribunals to Ensure…

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Adegboruwa

Osumuo v Udeaja and fundamental nature of right to fair hearing (1)

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN INTRODUCTION The history of human rights dates back…

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Justice

SPDC V Okeh and Justice Against Oil Pollution (2)

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN On Whether “Damages” and “Compensation” Amount to Same…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
Adegboruwa

SPDC v Justice against oil pollution (1)

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN INTRODUCTION Oil, gas and other mineral resources are…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
Jimoh Ibrahim

Jimoh Ibrahim is uninformed: UN intervenes in nation’s internal affairs

By Owei Lakemfa I do not support the call by Oyo State…

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2026

Electoral Act 2026 and the prospect for political stability (2)

(continued form last week Tuesday...) By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN a. OUSTER OF…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
Adegboruwa

Oraka v Oraka and the impact of duress(2)

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN Whether Agreement Made Under Duress is Binding and…

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Electricity

Retired judge decries poor electricity, poverty of Nigerians

In what appears to be one of his rare comments on social…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha

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