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2027 and electoral fortunes of Nigeria(1)

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN INTRODUCTION The 2027 general elections represent another significant…

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Hamzat Pledges Faster Justice, Raises Magistrates’ Courts’ Civil Jurisdiction to N50m

…Promises expanded legal aid, digital courts, reduction of awaiting-trial inmates Dr Kadri…

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Opene v NJC and judiciary’s self cleansing mechanisms

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN INTRODUCTION The judiciary is without doubt the gateway…

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Ali v Maradi and abuse of fundamental rights cases(2)

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN Whether Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules for Recovery…

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Gbajabiamila Seeks Speedy Trial in N15bn Defamation Suit

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has fixed…

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Ali v Maradi and abuse of fundamental rights cases(1)

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN INTRODUCTION Fundamental rights are essential rights and freedoms…

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Nigeria, Ghana law societies sign MoU over continuing legal education

The Nigerian Law Society (NLS) and the Ghana Law Society (GLS) on…

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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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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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FRN v Jokolo: Deploying law to counter terrorism

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

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Nigeria’s Year of Women In Law

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

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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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