INEC At The Tribunal: Much Ado With Burden Of Proof
By Ekemini Udim, Esq The National Assembly wishes to amend the Electoral Act to place the burden of proof in election matters on INEC (Independent National Electoral Commission), as against…
“Pricing SAN Into Extinction?” — Odinkalu Questions New ₦5m Application Fee For Senior Advocate Rank
Legal scholar and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has criticised the newly announced application fees for the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN),…
“Which NBA Branch Are These Lawyers From?” — Abuja Lawyers Spotted Riding Okada In Full Regalia: Ethical Breach Or Harmless Commute?
A lighthearted yet controversial video circulating on social media has ignited discussions within Nigeria’s legal community, showing what appear to be members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Abuja…
“A Waste Of Time” — Peterside Warns Courts Are Driving Citizens To Self-Help, Calls Yakubu-Led INEC A ‘National Disgrace’
*Warns 1 Million Nigerians Control Resources Meant for 220 Million Renowned Nigerian banker and founder of ANAP Foundation, Atedo Peterside, delivered a scathing critique of Nigeria’s electoral and judicial systems…
“Jealous Nun Exposed Bishop’s Affairs To Third Lover” — Peruvian Bishop Quispe Resigns After Vatican Investigates 17 Secret Mistresses
A Peruvian bishop accused of having 17 secret mistresses has been exposed after some of the women found out about each other and nearly came to blows. Ciro Quispe López,…
“Sycophancy At Play” — Gov. Sule Condemns Politicians Who Flattered Buhari in Office, Turned Against Him After Exit
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says some of the people who praised former President Muhammadu Buhari while he was in office later turned around to mock him after he…
One Arrested At Airport, Another In Paris Suburbs — French Police Nab Two Suspects In Louvre Jewel Heist
Four masked men broke into the world-famous Louvre last week and stole eight imperial jewels worth over $100 million; two suspects arrested in France, one caught while attempting to board…
“₦18.6bn Didn’t Go Missing — It Was Stolen” — Akuma, Ukweni Demand EFCC, ICPC Probe National Assembly Funds
Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Mba Ukweni and Chief Solo Akuma, have condemned the alleged disappearance of ₦18.6 billion reportedly allocated for the construction of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC)…
“Polygamy Brings Balance” — Sen. Ned Nwoko Says He ‘Feels Sorry For Men With One Wife’ Amid Domestic Violence Allegations
*Says Creation Of One More State, Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Will Bring Peace To South-East Senator Ned Nwoko has insisted that polygamy offers men greater balance and stability, declaring that he…
“Burden Of Proof Must Remain With Petitioners” — Daudu SAN Warns Against Shifting Electoral Responsibility To INEC
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Joseph Daudu, SAN, has said the burden of proof in election cases must remain with the petitioner. The SAN stated this over the weekend in…