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I’ll Uphold Rule of Law…Minister Lateef Fagbemi SAN Affirms

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The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi has promised to uphold fairness, justice, and the rule of law. While calling on three tiers of government to contribute their quotas towards the development of the country, the minister said no nation can grow without justice. The Minister who stated this...
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THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL RULERS – SANUSI THE GENIUS: A CASE STUDY (2)

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THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL RULERS – SANUSI THE GENIUS: A CASE STUDY (2) “The time-hallowed tradition was bastardized by the British Colonial Masters in order to weaken the authority of the monarch, abolish slave trade, extend British Protectorate, and promote Royal Niger Company commercial enterprise”. LAST week, I commenced a discussion on the concept of traditional...
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NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE: NEED TO MOVE FROM EXCLUSIVE TO CONCURRENT LEGISLATIVE LIST (2)

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NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE: NEED TO MOVE FROM EXCLUSIVE TO CONCURRENT LEGISLATIVE LIST (2) Last week I examined the ongoing dispute between organised labour and some state governments over the implementation of the new minimum wage. While some states have confirmed their ability to pay the new wage, many others insist that their meagre resources cannot...
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NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE: NEED TO MOVE FROM EXCLUSIVE TO CONCURRENT LEGISLATIVE LIST (1)

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NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE: NEED TO MOVE FROM EXCLUSIVE TO CONCURRENT LEGISLATIVE LIST (1) “Issue of wages should be moved from exclusive legislative list to concurrent list” As Nigerians mark the beginning of a new year, it is certain that the controversy surrounding the adoption and implementation of a new minimum wage of N30,000 (Thirty thousand...
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POVERTY AND THE NIGERIAN ATTITUDE TO GIVING (2)

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POVERTY AND THE NIGERIAN ATTITUDE TO GIVING (2) This week, in continuation of my discussion of the issue of poverty in the country, I will highlight how philanthropy can aid development. PHILANTHROPY AS A TOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA Nigeria is at the moment faced with several problems ranging from dilapidating infrastructure in every facet...
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INSECURITY: URGENT NEED TO SEPARATE INVESTIGATIVE AND PROSECUTORIAL FUNCTIONS

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INSECURITY: URGENT NEED TO SEPARATE INVESTIGATIVE AND PROSECUTORIAL FUNCTIONS It is evident that the spate of insecurity has worsened over the past couple of months. Despite efforts of law enforcement agencies, kidnapping is still almost a daily occurrence. Just a few days ago, travellers were reported abducted on their way to Abuja. Kidnappers along the...
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RELEVANCE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS AND ITS APPLICATION TO NIGERIA (4)

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RELEVANCE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS AND ITS APPLICATION TO NIGERIA (4) Democracy cannot survive let alone thrive in any country without lawyers particularly those in government and those serving political parties upholding the sanctity of rule of law. A proactive bar that is alive to its inherent responsibilities as a watchdog is a panacea to...
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RELEVANCE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS AND ITS APPLICATION TO NIGERIA

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RELEVANCE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS AND ITS APPLICATION TO NIGERIA By Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, CON, LL.D (Lond.), FNSE, FCIArb, FNIALS Being the text of a lecture delivered at the NBA Annual Law Week Lecture on 5th July, 2019 at the Afe Babalola Bar Centre, Ado-Ekiti I wish to express my appreciation to the Planning...
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Barr: Mueller found no proof Trump campaign conspired with Russia

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Attorney General Robert Barr sends summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s long-awaited report to Congress leaders. by William Roberts Washington – Special Counsel Robert Mueller has concluded in his investigation that US President Donald Trump should not be charged with obstruction of justice or having conspired or coordinated with Russia to interfere in the 2016 elections, according to a letter by Attorney General...
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DEATH OF LT.COL MOHAMMED ABU ALI AND OTHER NIGERIAN SOLDIERS: DUTY NOT TO LIVE BUT TO DIE

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DEATH OF LT.COL MOHAMMED ABU ALI AND OTHER NIGERIAN SOLDIERS: DUTY NOT TO LIVE BUT TO DIE “To preserve one’s life is generally speaking, a duty but it may be the plainest  and the highest duty to sacrifice it. War is full of instances in which it is a man’s duty not to live, but to...
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