CLEEN Foundation has advocated for a functional parole system for inmates, to decongest the already overcrowded custodial centres in Nigeria, otherwise known as Nigerian Correctional Services, NcoS. The parole system provides that inmates who have served non-parole period of 15 years of jail terms could be released for gradual rehabilitation and reintegration into the society on certain conditions. This is a new correctional measure in the Nigerian penal system. But stakeholders are unsettled that such provision is not being, implemented, findings in some sampled states of the federation are showing that if the innovation is effective, the country’s custodial facility…
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Ahead of the August 1 protest, a Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja has restricted participants in the August 1, hunger protest against the Federal government to the MKO Abiola stadium, a.k.a National Stadium. This is the order of Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the court on Wednesday while delivering ruling in an ex-parte application brought before him by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. In the exparte application argued by Chief Ogwu James Onoja, SAN, the FCT Minister had applied for an order of interim injunction restraining the five leaders of the protesting groups from gathering or parading themselves…
The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria, CRAN, has called for proper coordination and a united front as the planned peaceful hunger protest begins. In a statement signed on Wednesday by the association’s President, Mr. Olalekan Olabulo, the call is crucial in achieving the desired outcome and maintaining public support. The statement further states, “While the association acknowledges the right of citizens to express their grievances, it also recognises the need for coordination and strategy to ensure the success of such protests. “Therefore, protesters should have a contingency plan in case of any eventuality to ensure their safety and security during…
The Police in Lagos State have foiled an attack in the state following the discovery of Improvised Explosive Device, IED. Sources close to the Lagos State Police Command revealed that the Police detonated the lethal weapon. A communication made available to journalists, disclosed that the device was found by a Police Officer while he was on his way along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way in Ikeja. According to the information, the discovery was said to have been reported at EOD-CBRN Base at Ikeja. The report says the officer sighted an unregistered white Corolla car parked on the main road close to the gate of…
Ahead of the planned protest scheduled to hold August 1 to August 10, a court in Lagos State has restricted protesters taking part in the state to the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota and Peace Park, Ketu area of the state. This is the order of Justice Emmanuel Ogundare of the Lagos State High Court on Tuesday following a preemptive exparte application filed by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, seeking to maintain and secure public safety and prevent irreparable loss of lives and property during the period of the protests. Listed in the application as co-defendants…
Leading diplomats and international law experts have called for the urgent prioritisation of homegrown capacity development and training to fully accentuate Nigeria’s foreign policy interest and voice in international law making and diplomacy. The recommendation was made at the high-level opening ceremony kickstarting the one-week Certificate of Advanced Studies in International Law and Diplomacy course organised by the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, NIALS, in partnership with the International Law Association (Nigerian Branch). The ultimate objective of the course is to expose participants to the specialised knowledge and skillsets required for the practice of international law and diplomacy. The…
Frontline international law expert and the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Professor Damilola Sunday Olawuyi (SAN), has been awarded the 2024 Weeramantry International Justice Award in recognition of his commitment to international law, peace and sustainable development. The Weeramantry International Justice Award is granted to “distinguished senior-level jurists whose lifeworks, intellect and character offer the highest possible credit to the memory of his Excellency the late Judge Christopher Gregory Weeramantry (1926 –2017), former judge and vice-president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).” The Weeramantry Award honours Justice CG Weeramantry’s international legacy, including his concern for…
About three thousand youths drawn across different frontiers gathered together to participate at the weekend for the inaugural Youth Convention at the headquarters of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations, SCOAN, Ikotun-Egbe, Lagos under the auspices of TB Joshua Foundation. With the theme: “Legacy of purpose – investing in a life that outlives us”, the convention also drew various experts from different professions to educate and inspire the youths for laudable lifestyles and greater heights. SCOAN leader urges youth to move closer to God Declaring the convention open, SCOAN leader, Pastor Evelyn Joshua stated that youths are the future leaders and…
The Nigeria Police Force has temporarily withdrawn Mobile Police Officers attached to Very Important Personalities, VIP to boost its operations ahead of August 1 nationwide protests. A circular to that effect sighted by CASEFILE was signed by CSP Okon E. Moses on behalf of the Commanding Officer No.2 Squadron, Police Mobile Force, Keffi Street, Lagos. The four paragraph letter said the temporary measures is part of the strategy to enhance its operations. Below is the letter dated July 25, 2024.
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, “over the failure to account for and explain the whereabouts of the over N100 billion ‘dirty and bad notes’ and ‘other large sum of cash awaiting examination’ which are kept in various branches of the CBN.” Why SERAP drags CBN to court In the suit number FHC/L/MSC/441/2024 filed last week at the Federal High Court, Lagos, SERAP is asking the court to “direct and compel the CBN to explain the whereabouts of the over N100 billion dirty and bad notes kept in various branches…