What is the cost of freedom of expression
The weaponization of law: Nigeria and the case of cybercrimeBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri A Federal High Court judge in Abuja, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, had, on September 9, made a critical observation about the continued weaponisation of the cybercrime law by security agencies.He noted that cyberstalking charges have become a “new oil well” for law enforcement agencies, […]
Police vs Farotimi: A test of free speech, accountability, and law
In this piece, cybersecurity specialist, legal strategist, and writer, Amina Allison, examines the background facts surrounding the ongoing trial of activist, Dele Farotimi in two different courts in Ekiti State and argues that his ordeal underscores the complex interplay between free speech, defamation law, and the evolving digital landscape.
Senior lawyers kick against 5-yrs tenure for CJN, heads of court
The National Assembly appears displeased with the judiciary’s age-long practice of granting tenure to heads of all categories of superior courts of record in the country.
Age falsification: Indicted judges must face trial — Prof Kalu, SAN
In this interview with Vanguard’s Law & Human Rights, a former Attorney-General of Abia State, Prof. Awa Kalu, SAN hailed the National Judicial Council, NJC, for sanctioning some indicted judges recently, over misconduct, adding that the road is now clear for law enforcement agencies to prosecute judges indicted for criminal offences.
Proposed Tax Reform: Why North shouldn’t cry — Ahamba, SAN
In this interview with Vanguard’s Law & Human Rights, Chief Mike Ahamba, SAN, spoke on the controversial tax reform bill before the National Assembly and why the North cannot complain.
Federal Government cannot legalize abortion for Nigeria under present constitution
Abortion rights, whether of the mother or the provider, may be conferred on the persons by the national constitution, or by the legislatures. Legalization or penalization of abortion is a touchy issue in the countries of the world.
