Desputes & Public Law
THE JURISDICTIONAL CONUNDRUM: ANALYSING THE DETENTION OF JUSTICE CRACK BY THE NIGERIAN ARMY
THE JURISDICTIONAL CONUNDRUM: ANALYSING THE DETENTION OF JUSTICE CRACK BY THE NIGERIAN ARMY Abstract The arrest and prolonged detention of Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” by the Nigerian Army in April 2026 has ignited a critical legal debate regarding military jurisdiction over civilians, the limits of free speech in the digital age, […]
The Illusion of Democracy
The Illusion of Democracy: A Holistic Examination of What Democracy Promises, Why It Fails to Deliver, and Whether Any System Can Do Better Introduction: The Great Political Mirage ★ Democracy in its contemporary form often functions as a ritualized performance, masking the reality of rule by unelected economic elites and unaccountable state apparatuses. The word […]
The Death of Democracy in Nigeria?
The Death of Democracy in Nigeria?: The Death of Democracy in Nigeria?: From Promise to Managed Outcomes I. The Return to Civilian Rule and the Mirage of Progress (1999–2007) The transition to civilian rule in 1999 was initially seen as a restoration of the nation’s soul, but structural weaknesses emerged early on. When Nigeria returned […]
The Architecture of Democracy: Analyzing Election Engineering and Electoral Reform in Nigeria
Election Engineering and Electoral Reform in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Analysis Election Engineering and Electoral Reform in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Analysis The Architecture of Democracy: Analyzing Election Engineering and Electoral Reform in Nigeria 1. Introduction Elections serve as the fundamental mechanism through which sovereignty is transferred from citizens to their representatives in a constitutional democracy. The […]
Highway or Highway Robbery? A Deep Dive into the Cost, Contracts, and Controversies of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Project
Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway — Briefing Highway or Highway Robbery? A Deep Dive into the Cost, Contracts, and Controversies of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Project Comprehensive legal briefing — procurement, financing, environmental compliance, property rights. Nigerian Law • Infrastructure • Environmental Law • Procurement Overview & Project Scope The Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, envisioned as a 700-kilometre corridor […]