Tag: Justice

ElectionPolitics

June 12 and the international pursuit of justice for Abiola

By Femi Falana SAN The June 12, 1993, pro-democracy struggle in Nigeria…

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Peoples' Profile

Mohammed Lawal Uwais, 12 June 1936 – 6 June 2025

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When he opened the All Nigerian Judges Conference…

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HeadlinesJudiciary

Judicial bombshell! Supreme Court Justice hobnob with Edo AG

Includes video of Justice Okoro at Protea Hotel, Benin!!! A new twist…

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HeadlinesJudiciary

Uwais, longest serving Nigerian Supreme Court Justice dies at 89

A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, has died…

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Criminal LawHeadlines

Lagos tracks 73,000 criminal cases within one year- Pedro

....Over 71,000 Offenders Prosecuted for Minor Offences; Processes Over 620 Petitions on…

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Criminal Law

Wanted: Real Justice For Bamise

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN Bamisile’s Death and Conspiracy On Friday, May 2,…

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Opinion

Bandits should be brought to justice, not negotiation table

By Owei Lakemfa Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani who announced on January…

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Opinion

The right of access to justice in Nigeria

Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN Article 7 of the African Charter on Human and…

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Criminal Law

Balance of Justice: Judiciary’s Role in Life and Death Decisions

By Hezekiah Deboboye Olujobi The judiciary holds a pivotal role in society,…

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Headlines

Give hope to the common man – Justice Dongban-Mensem

In a season when Nigerians belief in the equality before the law…

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Opinion

Zamani Lekwot: Holding judicial and military terrorism to justice

By Owei Lakemfa A series of video recordings of men and officers…

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Headlines

Kekere-Ekun vows to uphold peoples’ rights, ensure justice

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed confidence that the new…

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