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Osun, EFCC, and the darkness democracy must never invite

By Moshood Oshunfurewa Democracy is often celebrated for its elections, vibrant campaigns, and peaceful transfer of power. Yet these visible features alone do not define a healthy democratic system. The true strength of democracy lies in the confidence citizens have in the institutions established to protect justice, uphold the rule of law, and ensure fairness. Institutions […]
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Terrorism: Why Nigeria must follow up SCOTU ruling on Iran

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTU) ruling this week confirmed what some of us have always known and insisted on. Iran is a sponsor of terrorism, radicalization, extremism and other traits that undermine the safety of other nations.

Badeh’s Trial: EFCC, Judiciary And The Burden of Proof

Among high profile cases dominating the Nigerian public space today is the 10-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred against a former Chief of the Defence Staff, CDS, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh.

Interesting Times: Danladi Umar’s Clearance

The Senate President Bukola Saraki case at the Code of Conduct Tribunal may end up becoming the most controversial case in the history of our nation. At every point, new twists and turns come up. Last week, we saw how the defence team filed an application accusing the Tribunal Chairman, Mr. Danladi Umar, of bias and calling on him to recuse himself from the case. The motion was predicated on a 2012 case of bribery involving Umar and his Personal Assistant, Gambo Abdullahi.

Fulani cows, Grazing Reserve Bill and the looming trouble

On April 18, 2016, Mr. Okonkwo Afamefuna wrote the following on his Facebook wall:”I decided to read a copy of the National Grazing Reserve Bill and I was surprised at what I saw. The Bill creates a Council to be chaired by a Chairman to be appointed by the President. The Council shall have the power to take your land anywhere the land is located in the country and then pay you compensation. Your land, when taken, shall be assigned to herdsmen who shall use your land for grazing purposes. They shall bring cows to the land and you shall lose the land permanently to those Fulani cattlemen”. This is the Sudan downloading right here in Nigeria.

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