Justice for Children: UNICEF’s N120m offer, NBA’s pledge & LACoN’s cry for help
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri On November 1, 2024, the nation shuddered in palpable disbelief after 32 malnourished minors were marched into the dock of the Federal High Court in Abuja to face charges that bordered on treason. The children, aged 13 to 17, appeared in court after spending about three months in police detention. They were […]
A Socio-Legal Analysis of GaniFawehinmi’s Human Rights Praxis
This paper is to assess systematically, the human rights praxis (the theory-informed human rights practice) of the late GaniFawehinmi, one of Nigeria’s – and indeed one of the World’s – most cerebral, dogged, accomplished, and thus celebrated, human rights lawyer/activist.
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.
