CJN vows sanction against judges involved in issuing conflicting court orders

CJN vows sanction against judges involved in issuing conflicting court orders

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has vowed that judges involved in issuing conflicting court orders on the same subject matters would face sanctions. “We have already activated the process of reining in such errant judges with a view to making them face the consequence of their despicable and odious conduct,” the CJN … Read more

NYSC Certificate: NBA sues Kenny Ogungbe, culture minister

NYSC Certificate: NBA sues Kenny Ogungbe, culture minister

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law has petitioned the court to force the NYSC to revoke the certificates that were granted to the culture minister Hannatu Musawa and music promoter Kenny Ogungbe, The PUNCH is reporting. NBA claims that doing so was against the terms of NYSC Act Cap N84.LFN … Read more

Akeredolu left indelible footprints – NBA

Akeredolu left indelible footprints – NBA

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has mourned Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, who died early Wednesday. His departure, the NBA said, “is our collective loss.” Recalling his contributions to the growth and development of Ondo State and the South-west region, particularly his roles in the establishment of the regional security network, Amotekun, the NBA … Read more

Why independent, efficient judiciary is key to human rights

Why independent, efficient judiciary is key to human rights

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) said on Sunday that the judiciary has to be independent and effective for human rights to thrive in Nigeria. “The concept of ‘justice for all’ is unattainable without an independent judiciary. Individual rights and freedoms will remain a mirage without a truly independent and competent judiciary,” the NBA president, Yakubu … Read more