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Int’l justice body to focus more on Africa in 2020

The World Justice Project (WJP) has announced plans to support more research-based rule of law studies on Africa in 2020. In an end of year message, W

The power of Nolle prosequi

By Justice,  Usman Bukar Bwala   Nolle prosequi, a Latin phrase, when translated into English means unwilling or unable to proceed or prosecute (

Efforts in the wrong problems

“It does not take rocket science to make Nigeria better; we can start from prioritizing our scale of preference, then adopt honest management of

Contempt: Appeal court grants stay of execution against BPE DG

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division has ordered an immediate stay of execution of the Committal Order of Justice A.I. Chikere of the Federal High Cour

What lawyers, activists say on Nigeria’s human rights

Lawyers and activists used this year’s International Human Rights Day to assess the human rights situation in Nigeria. Marking the event last week in