Supreme Court goes fully digital, ditches paper records to curb tampering
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri On April 23, Vanguard Law & Human Rights highlighted some of the challenges plaguing the Nigerian judiciary, chief among them the judiciary’s continued reliance on analogue systems. This factor, it noted, was partly responsible for the slow pace of justice administration in the country — a situation that breeds widespread public dissatisfaction […]
Tinubu’s proposals: Will reviewing Appeal Court, High Court Acts speed up justice?
In November 2022, the then Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, declared Nigerians, especially the political class, as the most litigious people on earth.
Why Nigeria must amend Electoral Act now, not on eve of 2027
Nigeria stands at a critical democratic crossroads. With the 2027 general elections approaching steadily, the lessons of the 2023 elections remain fresh, unresolved, and deeply consequential.
Simplifying the bail process in criminal prosecution (2)
The facts of this case have brought to the fore an urgent and a compelling need for holistic reforms in the administration of the criminal justice sector and proper training for all institutions involved in the investigation of crime and criminal prosecution.
Simplifying the bail process in criminal prosecution (David Vs The People Of Lagos State)
The bail process in the administration of the criminal justice system is meant to be a temporary reprieve for all defendants who have allegations made against them before the Court, pending the conclusion of the trial and at times, the hearing and determination of the appeal.
From corruption to civil liberties: High-stakes cases that will shape 2026
As Nigeria settles into 2026, the nation’s courts will undoubtedly become the most consequential theatres of power.
