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Celebrating Moments When People Prevailed in Political Cases
In the realm of law and politics, there are moments when the scales of justice tip in favor of the people, reaffirming the power of the legal system to hold…
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The Counter-Culture Blog: Japan joins the list of countries approving the ‘abortion pill’
Japan has approved the use of the abortion pill, marking the first time that the drug will be available in the country for terminating early-stage pregnancy. Abortion is legal in…
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Okhai Akhigbe & Co to hold SME legal clinic
On Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Villa Toscana, Oniru, Lekki, Okhai Akhigbe & Co. (OAC)—a Lagos-based legal services firm—will be hosting small- and medium-size businesses to a free legal workshop:…
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Biafra existed before Nigeria was created in 1914 – IPOB
by Azeez Adeniyi The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said its demand for a sovereign nation of Biafra is not illegal. The group said this while reacting to a…
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Opinion: Naming your dog after anyone is not a crime
by Izuchukwu Aniagu Aguani Names are used for identification and during introductions. It can also be used for canonization and reverence. And specifically for our dogs, names can be used…
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Opinion: The ‘Buhari’ dog owner and when the law became an ass
by Jideofor Adibe Joe Fortemose Chinakwe, a 30-year-old trader, has been making major headlines since his arrest in Ogun state for naming his dog, Buhari. The man, also known as…
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Reuben Abati: The man who named his dog Buhari
by Reuben Abati Joe Fortemose Chinakwe, the man who named his dog after President Muhammadu Buhari is right now probably regretting his decision to honour his dog with the name…
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Opinion: ‘Buhari’ – When you give a dog a bad name
[A conversation between two friends on #FreeJoeChinakwe] Neighbour: My neighbour, Nkan beǃ Ahmed: Neighbour, Neighbour. How far na? What’s the meaning of this “Nkan be” you keep saying sef? Neighbour:…
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Opinion: The oppresive and illegal treatment of the ‘Buhari’ dog owner
by Inibehe Effiong The Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command has rearrested a 41-year-old trader who named his pet dog "Buhari", Mr. Joe Chinakwe and will arraign him before the Sango…
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Opinion: Cyberstalking and the legality of EFCC’s arrest of controversial blogger, Abusidiqu
by Inibehe Effiong The arrest and detention of a Nigerian blogger and political commentator, Mr Abubakar Sidiq Usman, popularly known as Abusidiq, on Monday the 8th of August, 2016 by the…
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Court orders phone thief to carry ‘buckets of water’
The ever lingering question of the justification of a court sentence in proportion to the magnitude of the crime committed once again comes to play in this rather unconventional punishment…
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Opinion: A rejoiner to Festus Keyamo’s opinion on the Abia state confusion
by Ugochukwu Amaraizu Esq In a widely circulated press release Festus Keyamo, a respected legal luminary who has contributed in no small measure to public discussions with his views on…
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Opinion: Hail the legislature and the Judiciary for saving Nigerians from NERC
by Bisola Animashaun For effectual democracy, the role of the Legislature and that of the Judiciary are symbiotic that the two arms must remain at parallel lines. The Federal High…
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Man, mistress land in jail for refusing to wear condom for sex
As hilarious as an altercation between two people because of one party's refusal to wear a condom for sex might appear, it has landed Emem Asuquo and Olugbenga Yakubu in…
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8 charged to court for destroying BRT buses after hawker’s death in Maryland
8 people, including 4 teenagers have been arraigned by the Police before an Ebute-Meta Magistrate’s Court in relation to the vandalization of 48 BRT buses during a protest against the…
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Opinion: Federalism and what it truly means
by Ugochukwu Joseph Amasike For many people, #Federalism is interpreted to mean "Resource Control". They hear the word "Federalism" and they immediately think about oil and gas, and the Niger-Delta's "Resource…
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14 senators gear up to testify against Saraki, Ekweremadu in forgery case
The trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, his Deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, outgoing clerk to the National Assembly, Salisu Maikasuwa, and his deputy, Ben Efeturi, for forgery of the…
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‘Sheriff must be considered as chairman before peace can reign’ – PDP chieftain
The power tussle within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) between the Ali Modu Sheriff-led faction and the Ahmed Makarfi-led faction might be coming to an end, according to a former national…
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‘To fight corruption…the president should not have immunity’ – Dino Melaye
The Senator representing Kogi West constituency, Dino Melaye has blamed the ambition of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki as the reason he is being dragged through turbulent waters by some…
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22 SANs announced by the Supreme Court
The community of Senior Advocates of Nigeria just received a swell addition from the Supreme Court. On Monday, the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee of the supreme court released a list…
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Lagos state vows to enforce anti-hawking law with multiple arrests
Despite the declaration of the Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode against hawking and the patronising of hawkers within the state since Friday, nobody has so far been arrested by…
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Abia CJ says ‘mischievous politicians’ are to blame for her ‘running away’
The Chief Judge of Abia State, Justice Theresa Uzoamaka Uzokwe, has described reports that she ran away from her duty post to avoid swearing-in Uche Ogah as the governor of…
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Recognise Sheriff, ignore Makarfi – Court tells PDP
Factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has been vindicated by a High Court in Abuja after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was ordered…
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Police report never mentioned Saraki, Ekweremadu in forgery case
The senate president, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu are standing trial for the alleged forgery of the Senate standing order even though they both were not mentioned or indicted…
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Fresh court order sacks already sacked PDP chairman, Sheriff
Embattled former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has once again been hit with a huge legal blow after a Federal High Court in Abuja…
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‘We support Sheriff’ | State chairmen pledge allegiance to factional leader
The ugly business of the power tussle within the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as state chairmen from the 6 south-west states have…
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‘I’m still Governor’ | Ikpeazu vows to challenge sacking by High Court
Following the judgement of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordering his sack, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has asked the people of his state to remain calm as…
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Saraki, Ekweremadu’s trial: Senators refuse to vacate seats for lawyers
The trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu was temporarily stalled for about 10 minutes on Monday when the presiding judge, Yusuf Haliru suspended proceedings…
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3 ‘mansions traced to Fayose’s close associate’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( EFCC) has traced 3 exotic houses to a close associate of Governor Fayose of Ekiti state. The houses, 2 in Lagos and 1 in…
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N21bn fraud: 21-count charge slammed on ex-Chief of Air Staff
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has slammed a 21-count charge against former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu; a former Chief of Accounts and Budgeting 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