MARY-KATE AND ASHLEY OLSEN STEP OUT IN COORDINATED BLACK LOOKS FOR NEW YORK STROLL. (PHOTO).

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen step out in coordinated black looks for New York stroll Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen made a rare joint appearance in New York City, stepping out together for a relaxed afternoon in matching, understated fashion. The 39-year-old twins were seen walking through Midtown Manhattan on April 30, dressed in coordinated black trench coats paired with wide-leg denim. They completed the look with sunglasses, scarves, and structured alligator handbags from their luxury label, The Row, before stopping for lunch during their outing. Long before becoming fashion insiders, the sisters built global recognition as child actors through projects like Full House, It Takes Two, and New York Minute. Over time, they stepped away from Hollywood and fully transitioned into fashion, officially launching The Row in 2005. Mary-Kate now serves as creative director of the brand, while Ashley oversees it as CEO. In earlier interviews, Ashley has described the label’s beginnings as a small ex...

NBA PRESIDENT SLAMS GOVERNORS OVER GIFTS TO JUDGES, CALLS FOR JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE. (PHOTO).


 NBA President Slams Governors Over Gifts to Judges, Calls for Judicial Independence


The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, has strongly condemned the practice of state governors publicly donating cars, houses, and other lavish gifts to judges, describing it as an affront to judicial independence. Speaking at the NBA’s annual conference in Lagos on Saturday, Osigwe argued that such gestures undermine the integrity of the judiciary and reduce judges to "beggars" in the eyes of the public.


Osigwe’s remarks come amid growing concerns over the perceived politicization of the judiciary in Nigeria. He criticized the public spectacle often made of these donations, noting that they create an impression of judges being beholden to political figures. “Judges shouldn’t be placed in a position where their impartiality is questioned due to gifts from those who may appear before them in court,” Osigwe stated. “The judiciary must be insulated from such influences to maintain public trust.”


The NBA president called for systemic reforms to ensure judges are adequately funded and provided for by the state, eliminating the need for governors to offer such gifts. He urged the federal government to prioritize budgetary allocations for the judiciary to enhance its autonomy and efficiency. “A well-funded judiciary is the bedrock of a just society,” he emphasized.


Osigwe’s comments have sparked widespread reactions, with legal practitioners and civil society groups echoing his call for an independent judiciary. However, some critics argue that the practice of gifting is often a response to the government’s failure to provide adequate welfare for judicial officers, leaving governors to fill the gap.


The NBA has vowed to engage with relevant stakeholders, including the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the federal government, to address the issue and safeguard the judiciary’s integrity. As the debate intensifies, Nigerians await concrete actions to ensure the judiciary remains a pillar of impartiality and justice in the nation.

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