This case of Inibehe Effiong is bringing a lot of things to the fore, a lot of things wrong with our justice system. Today, I will point out one: Why do judges always take offense when court proceedings are being recorded? I challenge any lawyer, judge, or scholar to point me to a provision of
We know the facts already. We have read several legal commentaries already. Even if you are not a lawyer, you should be well versed already with the facts and law of this particular case. It seems to me that many lawyers are already so certain that the Supreme Court will throw away the judgment of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A High Court of Justice sitting in Calabar and presided over by Justice Maurice Eneji has adjourned until December 9, for pretrial and possible hearing of a libel suit filed by the Commissioner for Sustainable Development Goals in Cross River State, Oliver Orok against this Newspaper and two staff members. Agba Jalingo,
How can I say this to sink in right away? “I amnot doing again, I want to sign the divorce papers.” “Tell him to bring the divorce papers, let me sign, let’s end this marriage.” “We have signed the divorce papers. It’s over.” “The marriage is over. We signed the divorce papers.” Calm down. I
By Archibong Jeremiah Chief Okoi Obono-Obla has been released on bail. The news of his release was disclosed yesterday by his lawyer, Barrister First Baba Isa. He said, “We thank everyone who constantly stood on the side of the rule law; consistently calling for his release.” Five months after he was declared wanted by the
By Obeten Godfrey An Abuja based legal practitioner, Barrister First Baba Isa has advised youths not to antagonize the expertise of the old political leaders as they still remain relevant in the political scene. Isa made the assertion while speaking as a guest on “The Dialogue With Agba Jalingo,” Sunday on Hit 95.9 Fm, Calabar.