KENYAN LAWYERS BOYCOTT COURTS OVER ALLEGED JUDICIAL CORRUPTION. (PHOTO).

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 Kenyan lawyers boycott courts over alleged judicial corruption Kenyan lawyers staged a nationwide boycott of court proceedings on Wednesday to protest alleged judicial corruption and chronic delays. Cases in the East African nation take an average of two years to conclude, according to official records, with lawyers blaming graft and systemic inefficiencies. "The court boycott is going on in courts across the country, with many lawyers heeding the call," Charles Kanjama, the president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), told reporters. However, the judiciary said that accountability mechanisms already exist through the Judicial Service Commission and the Office of the Judiciary Ombudsman, where complaints against judges and judicial officers can be lodged and investigated, according to a statement released prior to the boycott. It also defended its recent performance, saying it achieved a case clearance rate of 104 per cent for the first time in several years. After the natio...

NIGERIA DEEPEN TIES WITH CANADA FOR IMPROVED TRADE, SECURITY, DEVELOPMENT RELATIONS. (PHOTO).


 Nigeria Deepen Ties With Canada For Improved Trade, Security, Development Relations


Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Ojukwu has met with Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development, Randeep Sarai and  agreed to renew commitment to strength bilateral relations in trade, security, and development. 


In a statement, Nigeria and Canada have recommited to expand cooperation in renewable energy, technology, agriculture, mining, education, and peace and security.


Bianca Ojukwu described the visit as timely and significant, particularly in light of Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms and efforts aimed at creating a more conducive environment for foreign investment and sustainable economic growth.


She urged for more Canadian investment in fintech, solid minerals, and the creative sector.


Sarai commended Nigeria’s role in Africa and highlighted the strength of the Nigerian diaspora in Canada. 


He pledged Canadian support for education, climate resilience, women’s and youth empowerment, saying that Canada is ready to partner on nuclear technology, artificial intelligence, and data infrastructure.


Both sides also reviewed implementation of existing agreements on air services and investment protection to boost trade and legitimate travel.

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