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Legal Reform
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Legal Expert Challenges Security Agencies to Match DSS Compensation Model
Attorney Hamza Dantani is advocating for the Police, Army, and EFCC to establish victim compensation programs modeled after the DSS policy to address wrongful arrests and rights violations.
Mary Odili Explains Why Judicial Petitions Often Fail to Result in Disciplinary Action
Retired Supreme Court Justice Mary Odili explains that many petitions against Nigerian judges fail because they lack the necessary evidence required for the National Judicial Council to take disciplinary action.
Body of Benchers Targets Misconduct Among Charge-and-Bail Legal Practitioners
The Body of Benchers is implementing stricter oversight of law faculty admissions and professional standards to curb the prevalence of charge-and-bail legal practices caused by market saturation.
Senator Sola Akinyede Calls for Radical Structural Reform in Nigeria’s Judiciary
Former Senator Sola Akinyede argues that Nigeria's judicial system requires radical structural reform to address deep-seated corruption, suggesting that centralized power within the National Judicial Council must be dismantled to restore public trust.
Anambra State implements plea bargain system for criminal cases
Anambra State is introducing plea bargaining for certain criminal defendants to speed up the justice system, though violent crimes like murder and kidnapping remain ineligible.
Akinyede Hails Badejo-Okunsanya’s NBA Win as a Landmark Moment for Judiciary
Former Senator Sola Akinyede describes Oyinlasola Badejo-Okunsanya’s election as NBA president as a historic shift, noting that female leaders now helm both the Bench and the Bar for the first time.
Abuja Court Rules Against Non-Specialist Lawyers Representing Police in Civil Suits
The National Industrial Court has barred police officers outside the Specialist Legal Cadre from representing the Force in civil cases and ordered the deployment of legal officers to every police station in Nigeria.
Domestic abuse survivor advocates for tougher penalties as strangulation reports rise
A domestic abuse survivor who was strangled during an 18-year abusive marriage is pushing for more severe criminal penalties as new data shows a significant rise in police reports regarding the offence.
Taraba Chief Judge Prioritizes Judicial Modernization and Efficiency
Taraba Chief Judge Joel Agya is spearheading judicial reforms, including the integration of artificial intelligence, to streamline court processes and boost public confidence in the justice system.
Supreme Court Initiates Comprehensive Review of Pending Appeals Amid Full Digitization
Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has launched a review of pending Supreme Court appeals while overseeing the court's transition to a fully digital case management system designed to improve efficiency and curb document fraud.