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When The Chief Justice Brings The Judiciary To Ridicule, by Chidi Odinkalu

That these appointments have occurred when they did is no coincidence. They are spoils of office for the CJN. Nor is it any coincidence that the same list that proposes the CJN’s daughter-in-law for appointment as a judge of the High Court of the FCT also contains the names of the daughters of the Chief Judge of the FCT, Hussaini Baba-Yusuf; and of Ariwoola’s predecessor in the office of the CJN, Ibrahim Muhammad Tanko.

Misplaced Loyalty and the ‪#‎IStandwithBuhari‬ Group, by Florence Ozor

Instead of planning a million man March that reeks of repulsion and hypocrisy the #IStandwithBuhari Group should deploy the “fund” to community projects in support of his administration but the question is; for a campaign this massive, huge promotion on and off social media where is the fund coming from? There is no wisdom in this march when more Nigerians support the President.

Companies And Allied Matters Act 2020: Accuracy of Section 839, by Florence Ozor

Rudimentary rules of interpretation frown at reading a section of law in isolation of its other subsection (s), for non-lawyers, this may be excused but for lawyers who know better, it is pure mischief. One is tempted to ask. To what end?

Companies And Allied Matters Act 2020: Accuracy of Section 839, by Florence Ozor

Rudimentary rules of interpretation frown at reading a section of law in isolation of its other subsection (s), for non-lawyers, this may be excused but for lawyers who know better, it is pure mischief. One is tempted to ask. To what end?

Child Defilement, Baba Ijesha, and the Law, by Florence Ozor

The commissioner concluded that the command was not considering the suspect for bail yet. Informing the public also that the suspect’s case file had been forwarded to the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) in the Ministry of Justice for advice on the matter.

Faleke v. INEC(2016) 18 NWLR PT.1543: At 61- An Examination Of The Power Of INEC To Declare An Election Inconclusive And Election Petition Tribunal’s...

The case of Faleke v. I.N.E.C (2016) 18 NWLR PT. 1543; AT 61, which is currently under examination, has addressed two crucial aspects regarding elections in Nigeria: the authority of INEC to declare an election inconclusive and the jurisdiction of the Election Petition Tribunal. In this case, the Supreme Court recognized INEC's discretionary power to declare an election inconclusive in exceptional situations, emphasizing the importance of preserving the integrity of the electoral system.

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Companies And Allied Matters Act 2020: Accuracy of Section 839, by Florence Ozor

Rudimentary rules of interpretation frown at reading a section of law in isolation of its other subsection (s), for non-lawyers, this may be excused but for lawyers who know better, it is pure mischief. One is tempted to ask. To what end?

Child Defilement, Baba Ijesha, and the Law, by Florence Ozor

The commissioner concluded that the command was not considering the suspect for bail yet. Informing the public also that the suspect’s case file had been forwarded to the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) in the Ministry of Justice for advice on the matter.

Edo 2024: Governance Before Gains – The Gubernatorial Imperative, by Isaac Asabor

Let the campaign trail be marked not by the clamor of what can be gained, but by the solemn pledge of good governance. Let the debates and dialogues revolve around sustainable development plans, educational reforms, healthcare improvements, and economic strategies that will benefit all, not just a select few.

Faleke v. INEC(2016) 18 NWLR PT.1543: At 61- An Examination Of The Power Of INEC To Declare An Election Inconclusive And Election Petition Tribunal’s...

The case of Faleke v. I.N.E.C (2016) 18 NWLR PT. 1543; AT 61, which is currently under examination, has addressed two crucial aspects regarding elections in Nigeria: the authority of INEC to declare an election inconclusive and the jurisdiction of the Election Petition Tribunal. In this case, the Supreme Court recognized INEC's discretionary power to declare an election inconclusive in exceptional situations, emphasizing the importance of preserving the integrity of the electoral system.

International Women’s Day: Stop The Flattery and Tokenism, by Florence Ozor

Demands advance our cause, guarantee we get results, and enable us to measure our progress. We shall applaud the demands that have been satisfied on the upcoming International Women's Day, reject corporations and institutions with unmet demands, and denounce those who continue to support displays of tokenism. Women, let us say enough to the flatteries that encourage responsibility escapism.

Re: Rape Scandal in the Church, by Florence Ozor

When He starts, it is the same Christians that will criticize, judge and Scripture-excuse that which they prayed for because they are more concerned about APPEARANCE than SUBSTANCE.

Refusing Homosexuality: The Crime Of Orgasm, by Florence Ozor

As a religious person, you are subject to the commandment of God and as a Nigerian, you are subject to the laws of the land whether you like it. The law is there to protect and prosecute all the people living in Nigeria, law enforcement authorities are not allowed to pass judgment of guilt on any alleged gay, only the court can.

Hey Vagina! You are a crime, by Florence Ozor

Over 100 vaginas have been arrested in the last two weeks, some have been charged to court on coerced confessional statements of prostitution charge, some granted N5000 fine, married women with evidence of a wedding band released and some are still in custody all thanks to the Federal Capital Territory Administration, (FCTA) Joint Task Team.
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Companies And Allied Matters Act 2020: Accuracy of Section 839, by Florence Ozor

Rudimentary rules of interpretation frown at reading a section of law in isolation of its other subsection (s), for non-lawyers, this may be excused but for lawyers who know better, it is pure mischief. One is tempted to ask. To what end?

Child Defilement, Baba Ijesha, and the Law, by Florence Ozor

The commissioner concluded that the command was not considering the suspect for bail yet. Informing the public also that the suspect’s case file had been forwarded to the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) in the Ministry of Justice for advice on the matter.

Edo 2024: Governance Before Gains – The Gubernatorial Imperative, by Isaac Asabor

Let the campaign trail be marked not by the clamor of what can be gained, but by the solemn pledge of good governance. Let the debates and dialogues revolve around sustainable development plans, educational reforms, healthcare improvements, and economic strategies that will benefit all, not just a select few.

Faleke v. INEC(2016) 18 NWLR PT.1543: At 61- An Examination Of The Power Of INEC To Declare An Election Inconclusive And Election Petition Tribunal’s...

The case of Faleke v. I.N.E.C (2016) 18 NWLR PT. 1543; AT 61, which is currently under examination, has addressed two crucial aspects regarding elections in Nigeria: the authority of INEC to declare an election inconclusive and the jurisdiction of the Election Petition Tribunal. In this case, the Supreme Court recognized INEC's discretionary power to declare an election inconclusive in exceptional situations, emphasizing the importance of preserving the integrity of the electoral system.

When The Chief Justice Brings The Judiciary To Ridicule, by Chidi Odinkalu

That these appointments have occurred when they did is no coincidence. They are spoils of office for the CJN. Nor is it any coincidence that the same list that proposes the CJN’s daughter-in-law for appointment as a judge of the High Court of the FCT also contains the names of the daughters of the Chief Judge of the FCT, Hussaini Baba-Yusuf; and of Ariwoola’s predecessor in the office of the CJN, Ibrahim Muhammad Tanko.

Judicial Authorities Governing The Settlement Of Properties Among Parties To A Divorce Case, by Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi & Ebekehile Love Elizabeth

Another important case is Akomolafe v. Akomolafe (1990) 3 NWLR (Pt. 137) 1, where the Court emphasized the need for a just and equitable distribution of properties. The Court further stated that the principle of equal sharing of assets should not be applied mechanically but rather with regard to the specific circumstances of each case.

International Women’s Day: Stop The Flattery and Tokenism, by Florence Ozor

Demands advance our cause, guarantee we get results, and enable us to measure our progress. We shall applaud the demands that have been satisfied on the upcoming International Women's Day, reject corporations and institutions with unmet demands, and denounce those who continue to support displays of tokenism. Women, let us say enough to the flatteries that encourage responsibility escapism.

Election Campaign Funding in Nigeria; The Peter Obi Dilemma, by Florence Ozor

The best draftsmen cannot create permutations that envisage all angles of human interaction in the actual implementation of a law, which is why interpreting statutes is a continuous process as newer facts and circumstances emerge. One way a judge interprets a statute is to look for the legislature's intention and give the law some life by applying the Mischief Rule.

Re: Rape Scandal in the Church, by Florence Ozor

When He starts, it is the same Christians that will criticize, judge and Scripture-excuse that which they prayed for because they are more concerned about APPEARANCE than SUBSTANCE.

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Misplaced Loyalty and the ‪#‎IStandwithBuhari‬ Group, by Florence Ozor

Instead of planning a million man March that reeks of repulsion and hypocrisy the #IStandwithBuhari Group should deploy the “fund” to community projects in support of his administration but the question is; for a campaign this massive, huge promotion on and off social media where is the fund coming from? There is no wisdom in this march when more Nigerians support the President.
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Companies And Allied Matters Act 2020: Accuracy of Section 839, by Florence Ozor

Rudimentary rules of interpretation frown at reading a section of law in isolation of its other subsection (s), for non-lawyers, this may be excused but for lawyers who know better, it is pure mischief. One is tempted to ask. To what end?

Child Defilement, Baba Ijesha, and the Law, by Florence Ozor

The commissioner concluded that the command was not considering the suspect for bail yet. Informing the public also that the suspect’s case file had been forwarded to the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) in the Ministry of Justice for advice on the matter.

Edo 2024: Governance Before Gains – The Gubernatorial Imperative, by Isaac Asabor

Let the campaign trail be marked not by the clamor of what can be gained, but by the solemn pledge of good governance. Let the debates and dialogues revolve around sustainable development plans, educational reforms, healthcare improvements, and economic strategies that will benefit all, not just a select few.

Faleke v. INEC(2016) 18 NWLR PT.1543: At 61- An Examination Of The Power Of INEC To Declare An Election Inconclusive And Election Petition Tribunal’s...

The case of Faleke v. I.N.E.C (2016) 18 NWLR PT. 1543; AT 61, which is currently under examination, has addressed two crucial aspects regarding elections in Nigeria: the authority of INEC to declare an election inconclusive and the jurisdiction of the Election Petition Tribunal. In this case, the Supreme Court recognized INEC's discretionary power to declare an election inconclusive in exceptional situations, emphasizing the importance of preserving the integrity of the electoral system.

When The Chief Justice Brings The Judiciary To Ridicule, by Chidi Odinkalu

That these appointments have occurred when they did is no coincidence. They are spoils of office for the CJN. Nor is it any coincidence that the same list that proposes the CJN’s daughter-in-law for appointment as a judge of the High Court of the FCT also contains the names of the daughters of the Chief Judge of the FCT, Hussaini Baba-Yusuf; and of Ariwoola’s predecessor in the office of the CJN, Ibrahim Muhammad Tanko.
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