It is becoming increasingly dangerous to be poor. Don’t believe the yarn that all men are equal. Is the man eking out a living on a tired patch of earth on the desert fringes of Katsina equal to his compatriot luxuriating in the cosy embrace of Abuja without a visible means of livelihood? The law Read More…
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Landmark trial in Switzerland: Former Gambian minister faces charges of crimes against humanity
Switzerland gears up for a significant trial on Monday, as former Gambian interior minister Ousman Sonko faces charges of crimes against humanity under the ousted dictator Yahya Jammeh’s regime. The trial marks a crucial moment in the pursuit of justice, empowered by the principle of universal jurisdiction allowing grave crimes to be prosecuted globally. Campaign Read More…
Court of Appeal affirms APC’s Gawuna as Kano State Governor
The Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld the tribunal judgment, confirming Nasiru Gawuna, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the governor of Kano State. Justice Moore Adumein, delivering the unanimous judgment, ruled that Abba Yusuf, the former governor, was not qualified to contest the election, affirming Gawuna’s victory. The election dispute arose after the Read More…
On Judgement Day, I will say, I stood for humanity
If, on Judgement Day, the Lord asks me what I did while the Palestinians were being exterminated like flies, I will say that I stood up to protest and to campaign against the genocide. I will say I wrote against the world leaders who want an eye-for-an-eye, a tooth-for-a-tooth. “My Lord,” I will say, “ Read More…
Coming to equity with unclean hands
“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are”, said Benjamin Franklin. Those words commend themselves to us today as we examine the landmark ruling of the Court of Appeal, Abuja, on the prosecution of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The judgement Read More…
Court orders Lagos resident’s arrest over alleged N100m fraud
The Lagos High Court, sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) has issued a bench warrant against a Lagos-based defendant, Ibukun Fakaye, following his alleged failure to appear before the court to answer charges of forgery and fraud of N100 million. The Police, through the Office of the Inspector-General (IGP), dragged the defendant before the Read More…
Guilty verdict for George Floyd’s killer brings relief, calls for wider justice
Americans anxiously awaiting a verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin reacted with jubilation and relief on Tuesday after a jury found the former Minneapolis police officer guilty of murdering George Floyd during an arrest last May. But elation over the trial’s outcome, capping nearly a year of social upheaval, racial tensions and political strife Read More…
Burna Boy “steals the show” in Justin Bieber’s ‘Loved by you’ – Billboard
Burna Boy has “stolen the show” again, according to a Billboard review of Justin Bieber’s album – Justice. According to Billboard, an American entertainment media brand owned by the Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group, a division of MRC Media & Info, on the track – Loved by you – a self-examination by Justin Bieber that lets Read More…
Public can view Lagos virtual court proceedings online
Information Technology (IT) firm, Global T & T New Solutions Ltd., which partnered Lagos State Ministry of Justice on virtual court proceedings, says the public can view the proceedings online. Mr Musbau Famuyiwa, the Managing Director of the firm, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos that the proceedings could be Read More…