There is a growing concern about the state of human rights litigation in Nigeria and the seeming eclipse of that aspect of our legal practice. The war against corruption has …
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Soyinka does not need to criticise Tinubu
During an interview on Channels TV on Monday, Professor Wole Soyinka responded to critics who have been taunting him to “say something” about the present administration. In the interview, he …
Read More »How can we get our eco-groove back?
In the past few days, the nation’s media space has been awash with commentaries made by some of the country’s past leaders, especially those in the opposition camp, asserting that …
Read More »Godfather-godson conflict, state of emergency and way forward in Rivers
With President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, March 18, the Renaissance consortium—a group of local investors that recently acquired Shell’s onshore oil …
Read More »The case for rotational presidency in Nigeria
There are raging and rivalling arguments for Nigeria’s current presidential system versus geopolitical rotational presidency not least given the country’s complex ethno-religious dynamics. The post The case for rotational presidency …
Read More »Nullification of National Lottery Act 2005: Implications for operators
The recent Supreme Court judgment in the case of the Attorney General of Lagos State & Ors v. Attorney General of the Federation & Ors (SC/01/2008), has significantly altered the …
Read More »Charting restorative criminal justice practice in Nigeria
The saying “equity is as long as the Chancellor’s foot” reflects the criticism that decisions in the court of Chancery were subjective and varied depending on the Chancellor’s personal views …
Read More »Political writings of Olawale Oshun
Olawale Oshun was born on March 26, 1950 at Ijebu-Mushin to the family of Alhaji Teslim Olayide Oshun and his wife, both of blessed memories. He was an alumnus of …
Read More »Political expediency in Rivers
No doubt, the political crisis that President Bola Tinubu caused by proclaiming a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspending Governor Siminalaye Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members …
Read More »Integral role of small businesses in Nigerian economy
The Nigerian economy continues to witness a growth in the number of small businesses within the formal and informal sectors. The post Integral role of small businesses in Nigerian economy …
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