rule of law
10 Apr
The principal partner at Ojukwu Chikaosolu and CO Law Firm, Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN) has warned Nigerians and the media that the continual linking of his client, Dr Betta Edu to the investigations going on in the Humanitarian Ministry or over recovered funds would be legally pursued as defamatory and libellous. This is against the backdrop…
23 Feb
The Southwest Youth Advocacy Network has reacted to recent reports of alleged overreach and misconduct by Jim Obazee, the former Special Investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu named Obazee, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRC, as the special investigator to probe the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
23 Feb
In the relentless pursuit of transparency, accountability, and the eradication of corruption, no individual should be considered above the law. This principle is foundational to a just and equitable society where the rule of law prevails. The recent allegations surrounding Jim Obazee, the former Special Investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu to probe the Central…
28 Nov
The House of Representatives has taken a decisive step to investigate the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following allegations of failed attempts to forcibly remove former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, from the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) in Kuje Custodial Centre, Abuja. The move defies a subsisting court order granting Emefiele…
22 Sep 2023
Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has called on the Federal Government to allow investors in the establishment of private refineries and allow foreign experts to repair or maintain the existing refineries. The group also asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to critically consider improving the economy, effective rule of law and true democracy. The group made…
6 Sep 2023
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Oladipo Olasope, a lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Lead City University, Ibadan, Dr. Aderonke Adegbite and a Law scholar, Prof. Olu Ojedokun, have urged the new Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi to observe the rule of law in carrying out his responsibilities…
26 Jun 2023
The rule of law is a principle or system where a society or nation is governed by a set of legislation instead of by an individual making the whole decision. Rule of law makes it impossible for one person to have the unrestrained exercise of power over a society or nation.
24 May 2023
Evidence abounds globally that the rule of law is a critical factor in empowering individuals, improving human flourishing, preserving peace, respecting individual human rights, and achieving greater economic prosperity.