By ADAEZE GENEVIEVE OSEGE THE emergence of disturbing images and videos showing young children with their hair partly or roughly shaved by teachers has reopened an important debate about discipline, parental authority and the rights of children within Nigeria’s school system. In one widely discussed case, a four-year-old boy reportedly had part of his hair shaved […]
From Bench to Bar: Examining Whether Retired Magistrates Can Resume Legal Practice A Common Misconception About Judicial Retirement ONE of the most persistent misconceptions within Nigeria’s legal community is the belief that once a lawyer accepts appointment as a Magistrate, the opportunity to practise law ends permanently. The assumption is widespread among members of the […]
By TINA TOLUTOPE A New Administrative Direction for Nigeria’s Judiciary THE Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has introduced a significant administrative reform aimed at standardising professional practice within the nation’s apex court by directing lawyers and court officials to discontinue the use of the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names […]
By GEORGETTE CHIDI THE Delta State Police Command has taken another major step in its investigation into the death of 20-year-old Favour Agbro by exhuming her body for an autopsy. The exercise was conducted on 28th July in the presence of investigators, medical pathologists and representatives of all parties connected to the case. The forensic […]
Why Retired Nigerian Judges Cannot Return to Court as Lawyers An Often-Misunderstood Rule of Judicial Ethics FOR many Nigerians, it appears logical that a judge who spent decades practising law before elevation to the Bench should be free to return to legal practice after retirement. After all, judges are originally lawyers who rise through the […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a defining moment for the legal profession and a triumph for merit, excellence and gender inclusion. The governor also extended his congratulations […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]