Suspect remains in custody as investigators examine allegations linking the alleged sexual assault of a 20-year-old woman to her subsequent death. Content Creator Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Assault THE Delta State Police Command has arrested a popular Asaba-based content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as “Odogwu of Asaba,” over allegations of rape linked to the […]
Technology Challenges Traditional Copyright ARTIFICIAL intelligence has become one of the most disruptive innovations of the digital age, producing literary works, paintings, music, films and other creative content at unprecedented speed. Its growing capabilities have sparked global discussions about whether machines should one day enjoy the same legal recognition as human creators. Legal experts, however, […]
Death Sentence for Police Sergeant Highlights Growing Demand for Police Accountability in Nigeria Court Verdict Revives Focus on Custodial Torture THE recent sentencing of a police sergeant to death by hanging by the Akwa Ibom State High Court over the torture and killing of a suspect has reignited national conversations about police accountability, custodial violence […]
Federal Court Rules Kennedy Center Cannot Be Renamed Without Congressional Approval A U.S. federal judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the façade and official branding of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ruling that only Congress—not the institution’s board of trustees—has the legal authority to change the […]
Legal Representation Does Not Eliminate Courtroom Obligations LEGAL practitioners continue to caution members of the public against a widespread misconception that hiring a lawyer automatically removes the need for personal attendance during court proceedings. Although lawyers serve as authorised representatives for their clients, experts explain that litigation often requires the direct participation of the individuals […]
CCTV Surveillance in Courts & Police Stations: How Security Technology Intersects with Citizens’ Rights Growing Use of Surveillance in Justice Institutions THE increasing deployment of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in police stations and court premises has generated recurring public debate over privacy, legality and human rights. For many citizens, the sight of surveillance cameras inside […]
Delta Courts Deliver Major Judgments in Child Abuse & Violent Crime Cases Judiciary Sends Strong Message Against Sexual Violence & Armed Crime TWO separate judgments delivered by Delta State High Courts have underscored the judiciary’s resolve to impose stiff penalties for grave criminal offences, with a child sexual offender sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment and […]
Recording Police Conduct: Between Public Accountability & Law Enforcement Authority THE increasing use of smartphones has transformed ordinary citizens into real-time observers of public events, including interactions between law enforcement officers and members of the public. Across Nigeria, videos recorded by citizens have frequently documented police checkpoints, arrests, traffic stops and other official activities, often […]
Executive-Legislative Rift Escalates in Oshimili North A deepening political crisis within the Oshimili North Local Government Council in Delta State has raised fresh concerns about the independence of local government legislatures, respect for judicial authority and the growing role of security agencies in political disputes. At the centre of the controversy is the Leader of […]
NIGERIA’S Supreme Court has commenced one of the most significant technological reforms in its history with the official launch of the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS), a digital platform designed to modernise judicial administration, improve case management, enhance transparency, and strengthen the integrity of court records. The initiative, unveiled by the Chief Justice of Nigeria […]