No more war: Sanusi Lamido drops suit against the FG

By S’ola Filani Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has reportedly dropped the suit filed against President Goodluck Jonathan, the Inspector General of Police and all the defendants which challenged his suspension from office as CBN Governor on February 20, 2014. Sanusi, who is presently the Emir of... Read More

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June 21, 2014

Delta Polytechnic student sentenced to death for stealing (a total of) N30,000

by S’ola Filani A Delta State Polytechnic student, Eguono Akpeghughu, 22, has been sentenced to death by hanging by a Warri High Court for armed robbery. He was found guilty of robbing his victim, George Ogbemudia, of cash and wrist watch worth N1,200, a necklace worth N7,000, Sony Ericsson handset worth N26,000 and N2,000 cash... Read More

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June 4, 2014

‘The law does not frown against taking charms to polling booths’ – Aregbesola advises voters

by Zara Mustapha Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state has urged residents of the state to go to polling booths on August 9 armed with protection from charms to verses from the Quran and Bible. The Mr. Aregebesola made this statement in Ikire on Tuesday during his campaign, addressed the crowd in Yoruba language tasking them to go... Read More

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May 15, 2014

Barrister in the making: Ini Edo offered scholarship to study Law, displays admission letter (PHOTO)

by Zara Mustapha Nollywood actress, Ini Edo is about to live her dream of becoming a lawyer. The star who has won many awards for her outstanding acting skills, shared photos of her admission letter on Instagram today and added this caption: “So I have been offered scholarship to study law in the national open... Read More

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April 29, 2014

It’s official: Kenya signs polygamy bill into law

by Zara Mustapha A law allowing men to marry as many women as they want has been signed into law in Kenya by President Uhuru Kenyatta despite opposition from women’s groups. The new development in the country was confirmed through a statement by the presidency, which says it “consolidates various laws relating to marriage”. The marriage bill... Read More

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April 14, 2014

Tunde Leye: Enforcing the law within the law (Y! FrontPage)

by Tunde Leye There are thousands of Nigerians languishing in illegal detention, some tortured, and some killed. One wonders if the Boko Haram members that are freed in the numerous jailbreaks reported by the media were detained under the ambits of the law. Law enforcement must never be done outside the confines of the law,... Read More

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April 7, 2014

Tragic news: Law school student commits suicide in Taraba

by Zara Mustapha A 30-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, Auwal Haruna, was reported to have committed suicide by hanging himself on the ceiling fan in his hotel room in Takum, Taraba state. The incident was confirmed to newsmen in Jalingo by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Joseph Kwaji, saying the incident which... Read More

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February 27, 2014

Olusegun Adeniyi: Sanusi’s allegations of corruption and its merit

by Olusegun Adeniyi However, I am also of the view that there are two critical charges against Sanusi that I find indefensible: one, refusal by the CBN to comply with the Public Procurement Act in the award of contracts and two, Sanusi’s propensity for playing Father Christmas by donating scandalous amounts of public money all... Read More

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February 21, 2014

Opinion: What the law says about the removal/suspension of Sanusi

by Ifeoluwa Dada Thus, the statement credited to Dr. Reuben Abati, (Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity) along the line that “the President appointed Sanusi and he can remove him” if true, is unfortunate and ill-advised. Perhaps, it is better for political appointees, regardless of academic status, to seek and obtain sufficient... Read More

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February 19, 2014

Demola Rewaju: Lagos anti-smoking law is ideal but unrealistic

by Demola Rewaju Many smokers would rather pay a N500 bribe than have their time wasted. Would it not be a reflection of reality if the punishment was an immediate fine of N500 for which a receipt would be issued on the spot? Would many smokers not insist on collecting the receipt after paying N500... Read More

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February 18, 2014

Opinion: Restraint of trade and artistic freedom in Nigeria

by Rotimi Fawole It is unlikely that any artist will test the judicial waters on this issue, if those endorsement contracts are as juicy as the papers report. However, I do not think a Telco that withheld payments because of a video collaboration between rival ambassadors would have a leg to stand on. In a... Read More

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February 4, 2014

Opinion: Nigeria is already a divided country

by Ogunjimi James Taiwo Ask the supporters of the anti-gay law, their arguments are hinged on the fact that God frowns at the act IN THE BIBLE. My question is, are all Nigerians Christians? Should both Christians and non-Christians be judged by Biblical injunctions? Nations are not built on individual sentiments, be it negative or... Read More

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February 3, 2014

Opinion: The emptiness of the arguments of the same sex marriage proponents

by Oguntoye Oluwaseyi From this, one begins to wonder; why would a man want to marry a fellow man and a woman want to marry a fellow woman? The question becomes important not because the world is not filled with stranger things; but because we are forced to ask ourselves as to what next from... Read More

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January 18, 2014

Opinion: How can we justify this anti-gay law nonsense?

by Jaiye Gaskia So sex between consenting adults of the same sex attracts 14 year jail term; while rape of an adult woman or minor attracts 7 years or less; and looting of the treasury attracts plea bargaining! What arrant nonsense and hypocrisy! How can any right thinking human being justify this nonsense? Let us... Read More

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January 18, 2014

Opinion: Nigeria’s anti-gay law is a crime against reason

by Ebenezer Obadare There are many reasons why every right-thinking person should oppose this law. Months after it was passed in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, a bill that criminalizes homosexual relationships in Nigeria has been signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan. The President gave his assent to the bill, which... Read More

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November 26, 2013

Arsenal star, Nicklas Bendtner arrested for causing criminal damage

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner was arrested yesterday for criminal damage at his luxury apartment block. Police quizzed the 25-year-old Danish star after doors to a gym were kicked in and a window smashed at his apartment block in Bushey, Hertfordshire. The player was reportedly met when he came back from training yesterday and was cautioned by police.... Read More

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November 21, 2013

Reps move to legalize foreign accounts for president, govs, others

by Adeola Balogun The Nigerian House of Representatives is preparing to pass a law which will allow the president, the vice president and state governors among others to legally run foreign bank accounts. The law will be an amendment to the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act of 2004 which prohibits the ownership of... Read More

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November 13, 2013

Ismaeel Ahmed: The Rule of Law or the law of the ruler? (Y! Policy Hub)

by Ismaeel Ahmed There are numerous situations to cite as examples of the aberration of the principle of Rule of Law in the last fourteen years of civilian rule; the Salami saga will go down in history as one the most disgraceful acts of aberrations, not only the superiority of the law, but even the sanctity... Read More

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October 27, 2013

Chris Brown arrested for felony assault

Chris Brown was arrested in Washington D.C. this morning for FELONY assault after allegedly attacking a man outside a hotel … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Brown got into an argument with a man outside the W Hotel on K Street and allegedly punched him once IN THE FACE. We’re told the man... Read More

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October 26, 2013

7 signs that your spouse is having an affair

by Divorce Documents Also, did your spouse suddenly start to put passwords on computers or cell phones, afraid that you might invade their privacy? It often happens that even if you know deep inside your heart that your significant other is cheating on you, you simply can’t prove it because he/she is a very good... Read More

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October 19, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Oshiomhole signs death penalty law for kidnapping in Edo

by Oge Okonkwo The bill which prescribes death penalty to kidnappers has been signed into law by the governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole. Apart from the death penalty, the kidnapping law of the state also prescribes tht demolition of any premises used by the kidnappers. Some of the suspects paraded by the Edo state Police... Read More

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October 16, 2013

Opinion: It’s time for the Nigerian Bar to step up

by Funke Aboyade The technologies are now so strong, so advanced and pervasive that there’s hardly anything the various bars around the world can do concerning holding on to old tenets of professional secrecy or lawyer/client privilege which are now beginning to look dated. Ever heard of the virtual law firm? What about the virtual... Read More

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October 9, 2013

Opinion: African Union Summit – Justice, not only for the plaintiff

by Adeola Austin Oyinlade The administration of criminal justice at local and international law provides for the doctrine of natural justice where the ‘accused’ will have his day in court to enter his defence against the evidence of the prosecution. The prosecution must proof his case beyond a reasonable doubt. If he fails to do... Read More

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October 3, 2013

#ChildNotBride: Iran passes a law allowing men to marry their 13-year-old ADOPTED DAUGHTERS

A new law in Iran that allows men to marry their adopted daughters at the age of 13 has caused major concern that the country’s new president is not as progressive as originally thought. President Hassan Rouhani has been hailed as a new moderate voice in the controversial Middle Eastern government but the approval of... Read More

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September 28, 2013

Temie Giwa: Extra-judicial killings in Nigeria – Show me your particulars (Y! FrontPage)

by Temie Giwa Here is the remarkable fact, they are killing us. All of us. They kill us in our cars, at our shops, in our homes sometimes just negligently but often deliberately. If it hasn’t touched you, it is easy to dismiss this… On April 16th 2013, a small town that normally wakes to... Read More

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September 10, 2013

Opinion: Oil spills in the Niger Delta – The position of the law

by Egoyibo Okoro The repercussions of these unchecked oil spills are catastrophic. Arable land is left infertile, aquatic life destroyed, host communities livelihoods snatched away and their lives rendered at risk, health wise. Historically, oil existed as far back as 2,000 years BC. Noah in building his ark, used tar (a product of petroleum) to make... Read More

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