Saturday, March 14, 2026

CHIDI ODINKALU

Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, a lawyer, is co-convener of Nigeria Mourns. He writes in his personal capacity.
March 8, 2026

In Nigeria, a judge is not above or beyond investigation

The idea of an impunity carve-out for judicial officers from this power of investigation of the CCB is contrary to the constitution.

judges
March 1, 2026

Remembering Ambakina Moses Jitoboh

A country in a life-and-death struggle with insecurity could ill have afforded such waste of experience and expertise.

Ambakina Moses Jitoboh
February 22, 2026

It’s time to save judicial appointments from corruption

The appointment of judges in Nigeria has become something akin to a life-and-death contest

JUDGES IN RIVERS
February 15, 2026

Chidi Odinkalu: Fraudsters-in-Law: The conspiracy against Abia state

One can only hope that the present government of Abia state will show zero-tolerance for this network criminality.

Alex Otti and Justice Sunday Aladetoyinbo
February 8, 2026

The SEDC will need protection from political extortion

The SEDC has neither the budgets nor the latitude for the errors that have become the habits of the NDDC.

CURRENT SOUTH-EAST GOVERNORS
February 1, 2026

In the house of ‘My Lord’, there are judgments

Cases before many courts in Nigeria are no longer decided in the courtrooms but in worshipful processions to the homes of the people we call “My Lord”.

judges
January 25, 2026

Nigeria’s crisis of judicial pensions is not about the law of Karma

The NJC has to accept some responsibility for the historical liabilities. It has been an indifferent and perfunctory advocate for retired judges.

judges
January 18, 2026

AFCON 2025: An enchanting story begins its final journey

These long traditions of community formation and nation building are what give the AFCON its unique place in the hearts of Africans.

Morocco national team
January 11, 2026

Mr Justice Steppin’ Razor

If you wanna live – treat me goodIf you wanna live, live –I beg you treat me good I’m like a walking razorDon’t you watch my sizeI’m dangerous, said I’m dangerous

judges
January 4, 2026

President Tinubu’s legal practitioners bill seeks capture and reprisal

If it gets adopted in its present form, the new law will be a shrine to institutional capture.

Tinubu and CJN