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POLITICS & PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN NIGERIAN COURTS -Kayode Ajulo, PhD.
-Kayode Ajulo, PhD INTRODUCTION Judges, individually and collectively, attach great importance to maintaining the confidence of the public. Public confidence is invoked as a guiding principle in relation to …

The EU and Africa, a pandemic, and accountability at the World Bank: This week in development |By Adva Saldinge
By Adva Saldinger @AdvaSal COVID-19 is declared a pandemic, the EU unveils a new vision for Africa, and the World Bank approves long-awaited accountability reforms. This week in development: The World …

Nigeria in 1996, Cameroon in 2000: FIFA reveals Africa’s golden Olympic history!
While Africa is waiting for the continent’s first FIFA World Cup™ triumph, it is worth remembering a series of historic successes that put the continent on the Olympic Football Tournament …

CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF THE ALAAFIN OF THE OYO EMPIRE (c.1210-2022)
The Alaafin was an absolute king; his word was law. He had the power of life and death. He’s iku baba yeye, alase ekeji orisa (the almighty, the ruler and …

PRESS STATEMENT BY THE LEGAL TEAM OF MALLAM MUHAMMADU SANUSI, II, CON ON HIS ILLEGAL DETHRONEMENT, DEPORTATION AND BANISHMENT TO NASSARAWA STATE BY THE KANO STATE GOVERNMENT
..We have not spoken to the Emir since yesterday but we understand they are at their destination somewhere in a remote part of Nassarawa State after driving for nearly seven hours in the night and arrived at about 2.00 am this morning. We understand the choice of location to detain HH Muhammadu Sanusi II was intended to cause maximum trauma and distress. This again is illegal and unconstitutional.

ALLOCUTION ON THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OR OTHERWISE OF THE DETHRONMENT AND BANISHMENT OF MUHAMMAD SANUSI II, THE 14TH EMIR OF KANO | KAYODE AJULO
In the circumstance, it is imperative to state that if those entrusted with the power to govern or rule Nigeria have no respect to the traditional institution or the citizens, how could these personalities be respected abroad? That will not be possible as charity must begin at home.

Illegality of Sanusi’s dethronement, banishment, restriction of movement and detention | Femi Falana
And without giving the Emir any opportunity to react to the allegations the executive council tried him, found him guilty and announced his removal from the throne. Apart from deposing the Emir without affording him the opportunity to defend himself Governor Ganduje was the accuser, the prosecutor, witness and judge at the inquisition which lasted for about 5 minutes. At the end of the inquisition the accused was convicted and sentenced to dethronement.

Black Monday : Shares plunge in worst day since financial crisis
The UK’s top share index is facing its worst day since the financial crisis after it fell 8% in early trade, wiping billions off the value of major firms. The …

Buying A Land? 7 Documents You Must Know Before Buying Land.
Number #1: SURVEY PLAN This is the land document that shows the boundary measurements of a parcel of land to give an accurate measurement and description of that land. Surveyors …

Privacy warning over WhatsApp group chats as ‘they can be found on Google’
Are your group chats as private as you think? WhatsApp group chats are not as private as some users might think – with groups easily discoverable on Google if an invitation …