Humans have an innate tendency for safety in the face of danger. Little wonder self-defence is a plea that has successfully availed many accused in different criminal jurisdictions in the world. This phenomenon is the same in our country Nigeria. Thus, as the rate of insecurity increases in Nigeria, Nigerians currently seek legal ways to … Continue reading Gun Possession in Nigeria and the Laws Regarding Them
INTRODUCTION/ DEFINITIONS The issue of nomadic grazing has lingered over the decades. The positive and negative consequences thereof have been under debate for as long as we all can remember. Attempting a definition however, a nomad is member of a society or class who herd animals from pasture to pasture with no fixed home. Grazing … Continue reading The Legality or Otherwise of Nomadic Grazing in Nigeria
People are conducting business everyday and services are being continuously rendered; money is in circulation around us and it is not uncommon for debt to arise where there is money in circulation, whether as a result of failure to repay a loan or failure to pay for services rendered. The two key parties in debt … Continue reading Debt Recovery and the Law in Nigeria
God: Let there be light! Presidents forum: America: Present China: Present Australia: Present Nigeria left the group chat. How many people have had their lights disconnected by NEPA?! Calm down, calm down. I know we … Continue reading Our Rights Regarding PHCN/NEPA
Meaning and Introduction The Freedom of Information Act, as the name implies, is an Act of the National Assembly enacted in 2011 which possesses the aim of granting individuals the right to seek certain information from government agencies and public offices without fear of harassment or rejection. The Act bestows on everyone regardless of tribe, … Continue reading Freedom of Information in Nigeria: Your Right As Protected By Law
Now, I know I’m not the only one who gets excited when I’m outside and a fight breaks out between two people or a group of people. It’s like “Oh my goodness, what’s happening?” or “who’s fighting, what did he do?” or “is it because of man?” Fights break out almost all the time at … Continue reading Legal Implications of Public Fights in Nigeria
We all know we aren’t exactly the most law abiding people in Nigeria, however you’ll be shocked by some of the things we do every day that are considered illegal in other countries. Some of the acts on the list being considered crimes I’m sure will be straight up hilarious to a lot of Nigerians. … Continue reading 10 Common Acts in Nigeria That Can Get You Arrested in Other Countries
Democracy has been defined by Abraham Lincoln as: ‘A government of the people, for the people and by the people.’ Sadly, our attempt at Democracy can be seen as a watered down version. The one time in our history the freest and fairest election was said to have been conducted in Nigeria, was believed to … Continue reading Election, The Law
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