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Farooq Kperogi: Making sense of Trump’s victory for Nigerians
Several of my Nigerian readers have asked me to help them make sense of Donald Trump’s unsettling electoral triumph over Hillary Clinton. Why would a country that prides itself on…
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The Thread: Dear President Buhari, economic matters cannot be solved by force
So we all know the Nigerian economy has been in recession. The Federal Government assured us at different times we will be out of it soon, but that remains to be…
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DSS raids BDCs in Lagos, Abuja
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday arrested some unregistered Bureau De Change operators in Lagos and Abuja. The service also raided some registered BDCs operators who were accused of…
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FG charges Justice Ngwuta to court for money laundering
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, charged Justice of the Supreme Court, Sylvester Ngwuta before the Federal High Court Abuja. Ngwuta who was one of the judges arrested by the Department…
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FG plotting to stall Nnamdi Kanu’s trial – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it has uncovered a plot by the Federal Government to stall the trial of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB said the government is…
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APC accuses Wike, Akpabio, others of plotting against Amaechi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state has accused Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers, Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, immediate and current governor of Akwa Ibom, Godswill Akpabio and Udom…
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The Thread: More talk about the intimidation of the judiciary
So the Department of State Security Service few weeks ago stormed the houses of some judges and arrested them in the dead of the night. Afterwards, allegations of corruption of the…
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Cheta Nwanze: Now that the devils are beginning to show up in court
by Cheta Nwanze A lawyer friend of mine, shortly after those arrests some weeks back, painted the following scenarios… Scenario 1: You are a lawyer or a litigant. You have…
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The Thread: This is what happens when the rule of law is disregarded
The arrest of judges by the Department of State Security Service brought with it a barrage of controversy: there was a shower of opinions as to the legality or otherwise of the raid.…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. House of Reps begin process to reverse CCB/CCT amendments The House of Representatives on Tuesday moved to reverse the…
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DSS stops daily invitation of arrested judges
The Department of State Security (DSS) has asked the seven judges it arrested between October 7 and 8 for alleged corruption to stop reporting daily until further notice, Punch reports.…
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Executive to blame for non-removal of judges – CJN
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Mahmud Mohammed says the executive are to blame for the non-removal of seven judges accused of corruption by the Department of State Services (DSS). Mohammed…
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Chidi Anselm Odinkalu: History Lessons on Doing the Right Thing the Wrong Way
by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Since the co-ordinated and forceful encounters between the State Security Services (SSS) and the judiciary on October 9, many have dusted up legal tomes, interpreting the National…
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Judges’ arrest: EFCC takes over investigations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken charge of the investigation into alleged corrupt practices by some judges. Recall that operatives of the Department of State Service had…
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Justice Ademola withdraws from another DSS case
A Federal High Court Judge, Adeniyi Ademola on Thursday withdrew from handling a case filed by the Department of State Services (DSS). The security agency filed terrorism charges against one Haruna…
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DSS to arraign arrested judges today
The Department of State Security (DSS) will on Thursday arraign the seven judges who were arrested for alleged corruption before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Recall that the judges…
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The Thread: This is why the rule of law matters – even if you are fighting extraordinary corruption
After Madam Obiageli Ezekwesili, co-founder of Transparency International tweeted the words below, @i_am_Anomeli responded with a personal story to underscore the fact that the rule of law is important in any…
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Opinion: Buhari has drawn a line in the sand
by Kayode Faniyi When we were younger, we used to draw a line in the sand. It was the way we tried to challenge somebody else to a duel, or…
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NJC has powers to suspend judges – Falana
Human rights lawyer Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) on Monday said the National Judicial Council (NJC) had the "powers of interim suspension" over erring judges. Falana said this in a letter issued…
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Opinion: Inordinate ambition of Nigerian politicians to capture power
by Jide Ojo Periodic and credible election is one of the pillars of democracy. Others are independent judiciary, free press, vibrant civil society, strong political parties, etc. Nigeria’s electoral democracy…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Resign now, Rivers PDP tells Amaechi | Released Chibok girls need psychological rehabilitation – Pope | Onaiyekan backs PMB’s anti-graft war
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Released Chibok girls need psychological rehabilitation – Pope - YNaija How ex-gov Yero spent N2.1bn on sweets, juice in 2014 – Commissioner…
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Buhari, Amaechi Oyegun behind judges’ arrest – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed President Muhammadu Buhari, Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi and the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun of being behind the…
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Opinion: Judiciary wing of the wailers go for Amaechi’s jugular
by Chris Finebone As soon as the Department of State Services (DSS), in obedience to relevant laws of the land relating to arrest and detention, released arrested Justices on personal…
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Call for the suspension of arrested judges unnecessary, hasty – CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed on Saturday described as unnecessary and hasty calls by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) that the National Judicial Council (NJC) suspends judges…
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Opinion: Will change begin with Buhari’s cabinet?
by Anthony Ademiluyi President Muhammadu Buhari rode on the crest of an anti-corruption crusader to cause the greatest electoral upset in Nigeria’s history last year. The mind boggling corruption allegations…
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BREAKING: We won’t suspend arrested judges, NJC replies NBA
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has said it cannot suspend seven serving judges who were arrested by the DSS for alleged corruption without proper investigation. Abubakar Mahmoud, President Nigerian Bar…
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“It’s a plot to destroy me politically,” Amaechi replies Justice Ngwuta
Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi says the allegation by Justice Ngwuta that he approached him to influence judgments at the Supreme Court are false. In a statement on Thursday from…
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Excuse yourselves from judicial functions, NBA tells arrested judges
The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) have asked the judges arrested by operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) to excuse themselves from judicial functions. NBA President, Abubakar Mahmoud (SAN)…
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Justice Okoro lied, his allegations are baseless – Amaechi
Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi has called the allegations levelled against him by Justice Inyang Okoro, a Justice of the Supreme Court as "wild and baseless". Justice Okoro had in…
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Opinion: Why we should be worried about the release of 21 Chibok girls
by Usman Alabi We are still basking in the euphoria of the release of the 21 chibok girls from Boko Haram terrorists last week. It is something worth rejoicing on in…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy