Benchers back CJN’s push to retire colonial titles
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri Willy Mutunga was sworn in as the first Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya on June 20, 2011, under the country’s 2010 Constitution. Barely months in office, he took a revolutionary step with the enforcement of a reform policy that historically altered Kenya’s legal practice. Mutunga moved Kenya’s […]
The Supreme Court doctrine in the interpretation and construction of statutes (7)
It is very clear from the relevant provisions that No person elected under the 1999 Constitution Can remain in that office for a day longer than as provided, otherwise the intention of the framers of the Constitution would be defeated.
As Ojo Maduekwe leaves for Ottawa … (3)
Samson’s power was shut down by his dalliance with Delilah while Saul lost power due to disobedience – doing what he was not supposed to. David, Solomon and a host of others fell from the Olympian height at different times.
Who becomes NBA Gen Sec?
THE position of General Secretary of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, is one of the most prestigious offices in the association. In actual fact, it is the most important, second to the office of the President of the association.
NBA presidency: It’s a battle between hawks and doves
With few days to the delegates conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, in Abuja, where new national officers are expected to be elected, candidates for the various positions have intensified their campaigns, which is in the last lap.
Counsel corner: Help! I’m being persecuted and sexually harassed
Please, I urgently need your pieces of advice on what to do. I have been banished for being a Christian and sent packing from several houses for refusing to go to bed with the landlords. At the moment, I stay in a government owned hotel but the manager has been threatening to eject me for refusing to succumb to his sexual advances, even to the extent of bringing the police to arrest me, where will I stay to have peace, please, please help.
