Police Arrest 2 Bandits’ Informants In Katsina, Recover Rustled animals
THE Police Command in Katsina State, says it has succeeded in arresting two suspects for aiding and abetting banditry and...
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The Role Of Law In Maintaining Sanity And Preventing Impunity In A Democratic Setting (Part 5), By Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, Ph.D
INTRODUCTION The fourth part of this treatise dealt with a global review of the theme of “How law maintains sanity and prevents impunity in a Democratic setting”. In this feature, we shall continue with an appraisal of the position in…
When The Light Dims On Rear Admiral Peter Ebhaleme (RTD), A Fine Officer And Gentleman, By Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, Ph.d
IN the annals of military accomplishment, courage, dedication, and altruistic service to the nation, the name of Rear Admiral Peter Ebhaleme (Rtd) stands tall, as a beacon of unwavering commitment and exemplary leadership. As we pay tribute to the passage…
Chief Ayo Adebanjo: A Member Of The Dwindling Mohicans, By Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, Ph.D
This title of Michael Mann movie (released in 1992) and an earlier novel of the same name (released in 1826) is most apposite for our celebrant. As the title suggests, Chief Ayo Adebanjo is a member of the fast dwindling…
Is Nigeria Sliding Towards A One-Party State? (Part 2), By Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, Ph.D
INTRODUCTION We debuted this treatise with an exploration of the link between party defections and stomach infrastructure. This was followed by three posers: ‘What is politics?’, ‘Multi or Single-Party: Quo Vadis Nigeria?’ and ‘What are Political Parties?‘. We, then, examined…
The Role Of Law In Maintaining Sanity And Preventing Impunity In A Democratic Setting (Part 1), By Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, Ph.D
INTRODUCTION There is no doubt that the fundamental attribute of law is its ability to curtail excessive behaviours of man. In the absence of law in any society, anarchy and survival by strength become inevitable. The purpose of law is…
Is This The Nigeria Of Our Dream? (Part 8), By Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, Ph.D
INTRODUCTION IN the last part of this treatise, we concluded our discussion of Colonial Constitutions, after which we considered our range of options on the way forward, including a Sovereign National Conference. We equally x-rayed the imperatives of a new…
The Independence Of The Judiciary In A Democratic Dispensation (Part 5), By Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, Ph.D
INTRODUCTION IN our last discourse, we considered the notion of political independence in the judicial process and the imperatives of insulating the judiciary from such pressures. We also took a look at the importance of economic/fiscal and intellectual independence for…
Ozekhome Showers Encomium On Wife To Celebrate Int’l Women’s Day, Birthday
POPULAR Constitution lawyer and renowned human rights activist, Prof Mike Ozekhome, has showered love, encomium and affection on his beloved wife of 33 years, Barr Josephine Mike Ozekhome, in celebration of the 2024 International Women’s Day and her birthday, which…
Is Nigeria Sliding Towards A One-Party State? By Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, Ph.D
INTRODUCTION “I like the noise of democracy.” James Buchanan Jr. The lie that Nigeria is operating a multi-party system of politics or government, with a whopping 18 legally registered political parties (see: INEC, 2023), is daily being perforated by the…
Law As A Vehicle For Good Governance And National Integration In Nigeria (Part 8), By Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, PhD
Introduction IN the seventh part of this treatise, we reviewed the mechanisms for fostering good governance and national integration in Nigeria such as federalism, amalgamation, Nigerianization/indigenization, States creation, the land Use Act, the NYSC Act and Constitution, after which we…
Disturbing Video Shows Police Officer Stamping On Man’s Head At Manchester Airport In UK
THE officer, armed with a Taser, is seen kicking and stamping on the man's head twice, while fellow officers urge...
Man Arraigned for Allegedly Stealing N1.7m From church
A 69-year-old man, Charles Aremu, was on Thursday docked in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ court in Ibadan for allegedly stealing...
NDLEA Secures Conviction of 22 Drug Dealers in Kano
THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, secured the conviction of 22 drug dealers in the state...