Editorial – Prime Pointers

Dr. Obinna Okpara Takes the Helm as Chairman for the Iwaji Akokwa 2023 New Yam Festival

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 admin

On this auspicious day of August 25, 2023, the Akokwa community indulges in the consumption of new yam, marking a significant moment in their illustrious history. The anticipation for the annual festival, which encompasses culture, tradition, style, and glamour, is met with a sense of nostalgia. However, the 2023 edition stands out as a truly exceptional affair, with Dr. (Ambassador) Obinna Okpara (Nmirioma) assuming the role of chairman. Dr. Okpara’s appointment as the overseer of the new year festival, known as Ozo ji 2023, was bestowed upon him by the…

My father’s disciplinary approach contributed tremendously to my success, says Afe-Babalola

July 2, 2023July 2, 2023 admin

A legal practitioner, Mr Tunde Afe-Babalola, SAN, says his father’s disciplinary approach contributed tremendously to his success in his endeavour.Tunde, son of the legal luminary, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, made this known in an interviewThe lawyer, who recalled that his father would be celebrating his 60th anniversary of his call to Bar on July 9, said the legal giant’s attributes had helped him to grow in the profession.“My father’s attributes include hard work, dedication, generosity, sacrifice, resilience, trust, fear of God, love for mankind, etc.“These same attributes which he has,…

STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE THROUGH OBEDIENCE TO THE LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 admin

By Dr. Oluwole Daini As much as majority of Nigeria citizens, just like many other nationalities across the world, desire democracy and good governance, it is important to always take cognizance of the fact that effective democratic government can only survive through obedience to the extant laws of the land. This is the hallmark of rule of law, which is the restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined and established laws, or the political ideal that all citizens and institution within the country are accountable…

Fegge Police Division, Onitsha Receives Facelift, Officers, Men Elated

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 admin

Alphonsus Nweze The Nigerian Police have always come under stringent and consistent criticism for poor performance, engaging in extortion, intimidation, abuse of people’s rights, bribery and corruption. But most of these criticisms failed to take into cognisance the adverse and poor working conditions of Police personnel in Nigeria.Apart from relative poor remuneration and allowances, those incentives and facilities that would help them to at least put up modest performance such as operational vehicles, office and residential accomodation and generally conducive working environment among others are grossly lacking in most Police…

Electoral (Amendment) Act, 2022: The Big Hurdle Before Federal High Court Judges

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 admin

By Taiye Agbaje The Chief Judge (CJ) of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, recently, said no fewer than 556 pre-election matters were pending before the court as the country prepared for the 2023 general elections.According to Justice Tsoho, a total of 1,838 pre-election cases were filed in the court, out of which 1,285 cases have been disposed of, leaving a total of 556 cases pending.It is a common knowledge that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had scheduled the Presidential and National Assembly elections for Feb. 25…

2023 Senatorial Race in Anambra: Umeh, Ekwunife, Oduah, Ubah, Azubogu, Others in a Race of Their Lives

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 admin

Alphonsus Nweze The Anambra State political gladiators like their counterparts in other parts of the country have filed out for the 2023 legislative contests.Since the Governorship slot will not be in contention in the state in 2023, the key contest in the State will revolve around National Assembly election on February and State Assembly election on March 2023 respectively.Key political figures in the State who have indicated their interest in the race and satisfied the conditions set out by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the poll have been…

We are committed to retooling governance and offering a secure and united Nigeria – Peter Obi

October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 admin

FELLOW Nigerians, as our dear country marks her 62nd Independence anniversary, I bring you fraternal greetings. Even as we remain thankful, prayerful and hopeful for a brighter future; we are mindful that many Nigerians are resigned, frustrated and tired of the many years of leadership failure. Many of our compatriots remain in captivity held by bandits; millions are living in IDP camps as their homes are now part of ungoverned spaces. Many Nigerian children go to bed hungry. Such people can hardly fathom the concept of independence and freedom; let…

Is plea bargain fair practice in Nigeria’s criminal justice system?

August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 admin

By Taiye Agbaje,News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The judiciary is the arm of government that protects the rule of law and ensures the supremacy of the law; it interprets the law and safeguards rights of the individual or group of individuals and entities. And in doing so, the court also exercises judicial powers to try criminal offences taking into consideration the provisions of the law. One of such provisions is the plea bargain under the Nigerian criminal justice system. Lawyers are divided on the effectiveness of plea bargain as an…

Tanko Mohammad’s resignation: CDD calls for review of CJN’s powers

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 admin

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called for a review of the powers of the office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) to reflect a more collegiate approach among peers. The Forum of Fellows of the CDD, in a statement jointly signed by Prof. Adele Jinadu, Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim and Prof. Okey Ibeanu, on Tuesday, and made available to newsmen in Abuja, also called for the review of powers of the state chief judges in relation to the state judiciary. The statement is titled: “Resignation of the…

Code of Conduct Tribunal Chair’s Futile War Against Justice Ekwo

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 admin

By Kehinde Adewole Since a verdict of the Federal High Court in Abuja, ordered Danladi Umar, Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal to submit himself to the Nigeria Senate for investigation over physical assault on a private security guard in Abuja, Umar has launched an unrelenting attack on Justice Inyang Ekwo, who delivered the judgement. Justice Ekwo had missed Mr Umar’s suit in which he sought to stop the Senate from probing issues surrounding his physical assault on a security guard at Bannex Plaza in Wuse area of Abuja.…