Judicial pronouncements and burden of clarity

By Chijioke Okoronkwo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The ambiguity surrounding some recent court judgments has accentuated the call for clarity in judicial pronouncements. No doubt, over the years, the judiciary has creditably acquitted itself as the final arbiter. The judicial has held its head high in resolution of disputes,Continue Reading

ECOWAS urges tougher action on human trafficking

By Aderogba George The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for the use of robust criminal justice mechanisms to combat human trafficking in Nigeria and across the West African sub-region. Dr Sintiki Tarfa-Ugbe, ECOWAS Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, made the call at the sidelines ofContinue Reading

Minister inaugurates governing boards of environmental agencies

By Abigael Joshua The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, on Friday inaugurated the Chairmen and Members of the Governing Boards of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Environment in Abuja. Lawal said the appointments reflect the Federal Government’s commitment to prioritising environmental governance as a critical pillar of nationalContinue Reading