By Martins Oloja In this season of too many inclusive matters, managing priorities becomes an urgent matter of public interest. One of the priorities that those in power should consider immediately is the unfinished business of confirmation of Ibrahim Magu, the Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. I believe the business should … Continue reading COMMENT | EFCC Chair: Before Lawyers Ruin Magu And democracy
By Abdul Tukur Baroness Hale of Richmond is to become the next President of the Supreme Court, Downing Street has said. In a statement Number 10 said that Lady Hale, will take up the new position following the retirement of Baron Neuberger of Abbotsbury in September. This would make the 72-year-old family law expert the … Continue reading Baroness Hale Of Richmond To Become First Woman President Of Supreme Court
By Danjuma Aliyu Sir Ian Burnett, a Court of Appeal judge, has been named the new Lord Chief Justice. The 59-year-old will replace Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, who retires at the end of September, as head of the judiciary of England and Wales. Sir Burnett's appointment which has been formally approved by the Queen, begins on … Continue reading Court Of Appeal Judge, Sir Ian Burnett Named Lord Chief Justice
By Danuuma Aliyu and Adenike Lucas The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday introduced a bill that would protect gunshot victims. The bill, called Compulsory Treatment and Care of Victims of Gunshots Bill, will allow victims of gunshot wounds receive treatment from medical workers without a need for police clearance. Under the new legislation "security agents shall render … Continue reading Nigerian Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Protect Gunshot Victims
By The Cable The federal executive council (FEC) has distanced itself from the statement of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on the confirmation of nominations made by the executive. In April, Osinbajo had told select media organisations, including TheCable, that he was in support of the view of Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, that the executive … Continue reading ‘We can’t defend him’ — FEC disowns Osinbajo on nominees’ confirmation
By Danjuma Aliyu The chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, PACAC, Professor Itse Sagay has been accused of trying to illegally influence the Senate President's case at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT. Senator Bukola Saraki was accused of false declaration of his assets. However, the case was dismissed by Justice Danladi Umar who … Continue reading Saraki’s Aide Exposes Prof Sagay’s Dark Double Speak
By Gary Younge The late Uruguayan author Eduardo Galeano once expressed his deepest concern that “we are all suffering from amnesia … [that makes us] blind to small things and small people”. Who, I asked him, was responsible for this forgetfulness. “It’s not a person,” he explained. “It’s a system of power that is always … Continue reading Jeremy Corbyn has defied his critics to become Labour’s best hope of survival Gary Younge
By Christian Smith Neil Gorsuch was publicly sworn in as the 113th justice in the history of the Supreme Court this morning. The oath was administered by Justice Anthony Kennedy. Judge Gorsuch, the youngest Supreme Court nominee since 1991, worked for Justice Kennedy as a clerk as a up and coming lawyer. Judge Gorsuch, President Trump’s … Continue reading Neil Gorsuch Sworn In As 113th Supreme Court Justice
By Charles Joseph The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raided the Abuja residence of the President of the Appeal Court, Justice Zainab Adamu Bulkachuwa. A source told our correspondent that the Ibrahim Magu led EFCC ransacked the house of the Judge on Friday following a tip off by a whistle blower. The Whistle … Continue reading Trouble: Magu’s EFCC wrongly raids home of Appeal Court President, Bulkachuwa
By Monalisa Udokwu A right group, International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law, on Monday, condemned recent legal opinions of Prof Itse Sagay, SAN and his learned silk, Femi Falana, on constitutional issues. It alleged that the two SANs were usurping the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister … Continue reading Falana And Sagay Usurping AGF, Malami’s office – Says Intersociety Group
