JURISPRUDENCE

Is your offence civil or criminal?

In Nigeria, the court is congested with civil cases filed under criminal acts. The Nigerian legal system addresses the wrongdoings…

2 days ago

Is there any rule on death sentence for pregnant woman in Nigeria?

Death sentence or capital punishment is the punishment provided for major offences like murder, armed robbery and kidnapping amongst others…

1 week ago

Abandon your spouse, go to jail

In Nigeria, it is not unusual for a man or woman to abandon the immediate family and move on for…

2 weeks ago

What the law says on gun use

In recent times, there had been calls that people be allowed to defend themselves in the face of rising insecurity.…

3 weeks ago

Is your car parked at owner’s risk?

“Cars Parked at Owner’s Risk” is a common term across public spaces and businesses in Nigeria; this sign is just…

1 month ago

Are there consumer rights in Nigeria?

People often claim that consumer rights do not exist in Nigeria but this is a wrong assertion; the rights of…

1 month ago

What to know about Deed of Conveyance and Deed of Assignment

Often, people use the words Deed of Conveyance and Deed of Assignment interchangeably. But is this right? The two are…

2 months ago

A look at steps in impeaching the head of a legislative body

In the last few days, the Lagos House of Assembly had been in the news over the impeachment, removal and…

2 months ago

Why you shouldn’t die intestate

Dying intestate is when a person does not make a will death or makes a will that is deemed invalid.…

2 months ago

What you should know about 99-year ownership tenure

For ages, land ownership in Nigeria is a risky venture in spite of the provisions of the Land Use Act…

2 months ago

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