Law and Justice
The Politics of Status Quo Bellum Ante-
The principle of status quo bellum ante is meant to preserve peace and fairness while disputes are adjudicated. Flouting such…
Beyond the Policing Abracadabra
By abiodun KOMOLAFE _(Published in THE NATION, Saturday, March 28, 2026)_ _“One resists the invasion of armies; one does not…
Peter Obi’s Candidacy and the Evolution of Nigeria’s Electoral Law-
The controversy surrounding Obi’s candidacy underscores the importance of clarity in electoral law. The 2022 Act’s ambiguity permitted his participation,…
Constitutional Imperatives on Legislative Defection: The Case of Senator Abaribe
Senator Abaribe’s defection to ADC, absent a national leadership crisis in APGA, squarely falls within the constitutional prohibition against arbitrary…
Tasks before the new Inspector-General of Police…
By Bola BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail,com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 It is no longer news that Kayode Egbetokun has ceased…
2026 Electoral Act: Clarifications on Political Appointees and Civil Servants
This article, 2026 Electoral Act: Clarifications on Political Appointees and Civil Servants, examines the provisions of Section 88 subsections (1)…
Digital Democracy or Political Booby Trap? Nigeria’s Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026 and the Future of Party Politics:
Section 77 of the Electoral Act is a double-edged sword. It promises transparency and modernization but risks deepening inequality among…
TACO – Trump Always Chickens Out
Unless the international community recommits to collective responsibility, lawful cooperation, and respect for multilateral institutions, the cycle of chaos and…
Electoral Discipline and the End of Impunity in Nigerian Politics
The Electoral Act 2026 has sounded the death knell for impunity in party politics. Section 88 is not merely a…
Tolulope Arotile: Six years after…
Tolulope Arotile: Six years after… By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Our people have so many sayings that are…
The Dynamism of Electoral Regulation: INEC’s Expanded Powers Under Section 83 of the Electoral Act 2026
Taken together, Section 83 subsections (1–5) introduce a new dynamism into Nigeria’s political and legal landscape. They shift the locus…
Olumide Akpata – as new NBA President
"OPEN LETTER TO MAAZI AFAM OSIGWE, SAN: THIS ELECTION COULD BE THE LAST FOR THE NBA, TRY AND IMITATE, DR.…
