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INSIDE THE SUPREME COURT: KEY PROCEDURAL TAKEAWAYS

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Introduction The Supreme Court, the final frontier for justice, is where complex cases reach their ultimate resolution. A recent visit to the Supreme Court provided us with a fascinating glimpse into the world of criminal appeals, revealing a detailed landscape of procedural integrity and the importance of compliance with court rules. In this report, we dive into the major cases, procedural intricacies, and propose practical solutions to common challenges. We arrived at the Supreme Court around 8:30 a.m., we saw the court's machinery in action, court personnel meticulously preparing for the day. Before 9:00 a.m., the justices had taken their seats, signaling the start of proceedings. The cases presented highlighted frequent procedural hurdles, including issues of timely filing, extensions for appeals, fiat requirements, and counsel limitations. Cases 1. Criminal Appeals o Two cases stood out as the appellants sought the "trinity prayers"—1) an extension of time to s

NEVER LOOK A LEOPARD IN THE EYE

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Title: "Never Look a Leopard in the Eye" by Joseph E. Agbalugo. In "Never Look a Leopard in the Eye," Joseph E. Agbalugo delivers a gripping narrative that delves deep into the harsh realities of everyday life. Through compelling characters and thought-provoking scenarios, Agbalugo forces readers to confront the challenges and dangers that lurk in the shadows of society. This work of fiction serves as a powerful commentary on a myriad of security issues, ranging from personal safety and cyber fraud to financial insecurity and mental health concerns. With a keen eye for detail, Agbalugo skillfully navigates through themes of injustice, vulnerability, and redemption, offering readers a poignant exploration of the human condition. The book sheds light on societal injustices and the disparities between the privileged and the marginalized, while also providing a glimmer of hope for those who have lost faith in the system. At the heart of the narrative is Chine

DRIFT WOOD BY AYOTUNDE MAMUDU- BOOK REVIEW

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This well-crafted book skillfully immerses readers in the complex minds of its characters, particularly the lead character, NANRET. The constant theme of reflection, even from her childhood, exposes NANRET to the harsh realities of life. The book vividly portrays the unfortunate experiences faced by many, particularly in the middle belt region of Nigeria, where violence has left countless homeless or orphaned. The narrative, though fictional, echoes the harsh realities of numerous children in our society today. Many, like NANRET, bear deep traumas, making trust a challenging aspect of their lives. Strikingly, the institutions meant for their rehabilitation often become the very source of their suffering, turning them into monsters. The author, showcasing remarkable writing skills as seen in his previous work, "Ruffled Butterflies," masterfully describes the flaws in orphanages and the struggles orphans endure in the care of supposed guardians and adoptive parents. Orph

VOTING FROM BOTTOM-UP

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No structure or system can exist without the people. People are part of every structure or system therefore no structure or system can exist without the active participation of the people. Agree or disagree with the above premise. The concept of election in Nigeria denotes a process consisting of accreditation, voting, collation, recording on all INEC forms and declaration of results. However, such simple process is usually marred by election violence, ballot box snatching, stuffing of ballot boxes, vote buying etc. which should not be so. Recently, Kenya conducted an election on the 9th of April 2022 and one begins to wonder what Kenyans got right to enable them conduct a peaceful election especially the Diaspora voting. However, the Kenyan elections did not come without its share of refutations. The declaration of William Ruto as President-elect by Wafula Chebukati, rejection of the declaration by four commissioners of IEBC and rejection of the declaration by Raila Odinga did

AFGHANISTAN AND LESSONS FOR NIGERIA

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Looking at how events have unfolded in Afghanistan, it has become clear that international diplomacy has changed fundamentally by virtue of these events. The war and eventual withdrawal by the United States and allied forces leave much to be desired, especially how the Taliban forces took over the country in one fell swoop and Kabul on Aug. 15, there are a host of issues to be discussed and arguments will be postulated for and against the following issues: 1. What could the Biden administration have done differently? 2. What was the purpose of the war? 3. Who were the parties involved in the negotiations with respect to the exit? 4. Did the U.S. have an exit strategy? 5. Did the U.S. have an agreement with the Afghanistan forces? 6. At what point should the military have evacuated? 7. What is the fate of Afghans in and outside Afghanistan? Employing International diplomacy have not been a very effective approach looking at how the U.S. negotiations with the Taliban went and

DIPLOMATIC PROFESSIONALISM

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A professional can be defined as anyone who earns their living from performing an activity that requires a certain level of education, skill, or training. There is typically a required standard of competency, knowledge, or education that must be demonstrated (often in the form of an exam or credential), as well as adhering to codes of conduct and ethical standards. Today however, there are many different types of professionals. Whether they are athletes or business people, there are many categories and groups, which include diplomats, teachers, technicians, laborers, bankers, research analysts, mechanics etc. there are many examples of the types of designations that professionals must earn or choose to earn in carrying out their activities. Common designations include: Notary Public (NP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Financial Modeling & valuation Analyst (FMVA), Registered Interior Designer (RID), Professional Engineer (PE), Medical D

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2021 (SUBJECT ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION’ AND FOCUS ON RESETTING OUR RELATION WITH NATURE)

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2020 was not a very cheerful year by many standards, the world as we knew it was held hostage by one virus and its attendant consequences that swept across the length and breadth of the existence of life; the share existence of mankind was threatened and was almost set to complete overhaul mode. Socially, the way people greet, meet, eat has changed, politically, government policies have been affected, economically, unemployment rates have increased. However, the major causes or consequences are still to be addressed. In view of the level of waste, pollution, suffering, killings, rape, hunger, disease, death et al, still looks quite ominous, especially as Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread, notwithstanding the new protocols of economic and social realities. By reason of the covid-19 pandemic the global demand for oil and gas has been declining, the shift from carbon fuels to renewables are accelerating. we are witnessing the era of vaccine diplomacy as the case may be, borders rem