Defendants in England and Wales must reveal nationality in magistrates courts

Civil liberties groups say ‘bringing border controls into courtrooms’ will prejudice trials in England and Wales Defendants will have to disclose their nationality at their first appearance before magistrates in England and Wales from next week under powers that human rights groups say will undermine the right to a fair trial. The changes to criminal …

Reflections on Rotimi Amaechi and Nyesom Wike By Pius Adesanmi (Video)

Today, the convoys of Rotimi Amaechi and Nyesom Wike clashed in Port Harcourt. Tomorrow, the airwaves will be flooded by their aides. There will be narratives and counter-narratives. Colourful lies will clash with colourful hyperbole. Aides will be locked in a competition to win public sympathy for their bosses. On all sides, the scramble for …