Nigerian Judiciary

A fortnight ago, Nigeria’s stinking linens were once again washed in the prying eyes of the public. It was at the valedictory session of the 9th Senate when a ‘Distinguished’ Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, openly told his colleagues how he triggered the ‘benevolence’ of his wife, a retired judicial officer to help them when they needed it. Despite putting up a spirited effort to stop the father-confessor, the (now former) Senate President Ahmad Lawan failed in his mission to stop the octogenarian from spilling the foul beans.

Contrary to what many have posited, the truth-telling exercise by …