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Insecurity worsens despite Tinubu’s promises, by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu (1)

BarandbenchApril 12, 2026April 12, 20260

In this piece, Prof Chidi Odinkalu criticises the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to fulfil its 2023…

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Why Federal High Court lacks jurisdiction in internal political party disputes—Ahamba, SAN

BarandbenchMarch 25, 2026March 25, 20260

In this article, Chief Mike Ahamba, SAN examines the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court amid controversies over its involvement…

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I’m ready for CCB probe– Chief Judge Tsoho

BarandbenchMarch 5, 2026March 5, 20260

The Chief Judge of Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, says he is ready to appear before the Code…

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Osun State’s staff payroll debacle, by Kazeem Akintunde

BarandbenchMarch 2, 2026March 2, 20260

On August 15th, the people of Osun State will head for the poll to elect a new Governor. The incumbent,…

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Justice Beyond the Grave: The legacy of DIG Moses Jitoboh, by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

BarandbenchMarch 1, 2026March 1, 20260

Ambakina Moses Jitoboh, a distinguished Deputy Inspector-General of Police, died in December 2025 amid a legal battle against his controversial…

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NJC recommends Hon. Justice Kayode Oyewole, JCA, for S’Court, 35 others for judicial appointments

BarandbenchJanuary 14, 2026January 14, 20260

The National Judicial Council has recommended Hon. Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole, a serving Justice of the Court of Appeal,…

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How President Tinubu’s Legal Practitioners Bill threatens the independence of the bar, by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

BarandbenchJanuary 4, 2026January 4, 20260

Far from being a guarantor of an independent Bar, the BoB created by this Bill is a wholly-owned subsidiary of…

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Judicial Appointments: NJC dismisses report on 34 disqualified lawyers

BarandbenchJanuary 1, 2026January 1, 20260

• Says it is yet to take any action on the issueThe National Judicial Council (NJC) has dismissed as inaccurate…

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Ex-CJN, Tanko Muhammad, dies in Saudi Arabia

BarandbenchDecember 16, 2025December 16, 20250

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (retd.), is dead. Justice Muhammad reportedly died in the early hours…

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In Defence of State Police: Answering the critics, by Dr Olukayode Ajulo, SAN

BarandbenchDecember 14, 2025December 14, 20250

My brother, Professor Chidi Odinkalu, offers a critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nationwide security emergency announcement on November 26,…

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