Everyday Law - LAWgically Speaking

Sep 30 2022

Fundamental Rights Under the 1999 Nigerian Constitution (Chapter 4 of the Constitution)

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List of the Fundamental Rights Contained in Chapter 4 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution Section 33 – Right to life section 34 – Right to dignity of human person section...

Sep 27 2022

Everyday Law

Why P-Square should not teach you law

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Do you remember that popular line from Psquare’s hit song? – “Do me, I do you, man no go vex, step on the dance floor, man no go vex…” Now...

Aug 05 2022

Everyday Law

How to Get a Divorce in Nigeria in 2022

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Gentlemen, welcome again. In this post, we will be dealing with how the divorce process works in Nigeria. At the end, you will know the steps you need to take...

Libel vs Slander: What’s the Difference?

Jul 18 2022

Everyday Law

Libel vs Slander: What’s the Difference?

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In this post, we’d briefly discuss what every Nigerian at some point contemplates especially when it seems their good name is being dragged in the mud. It is the law...

How to Avoid Legal Palava when buying Land in Nigeria

Jun 28 2022

Everyday Law

How to Avoid Legal Palava when buying Land in Nigeria

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Okay, before we get to the many lessons that you will learn in this post that could potentially save you millions of Naira, let’s carry out a small exercise. I...

Can You go to Jail for not paying a Debt?

May 25 2022

Everyday Law

Can You go to Jail for not paying a Debt?

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From time-to-time people get broke. And when they do, one way to solve their money problems is to take a loan. Maybe you have been in the same situation. And...

Police fit carry me if dem no see my Papa? Arrest by Proxy in Nigeria

May 23 2022

Everyday Law

Police fit carry me if dem no see my Papa? Arrest by Proxy in Nigeria

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The central duty of the Nigerian Police Force is to solve crime as well as maintain law and order. In the course of fulfilling this duty, the Police necessarily have...

If I get injured at work, can I get compensated?

May 14 2022

Everyday Law / Law and Business

If I get injured at work, can I get compensated?

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Have you ever heard of the Employee’s Compensation Act? This crucial law will be the focus of this article. However, before we dive into the main discussion, as usual, lets...

Signing A Guarantor’s Form: The Legal Effect you Must Know.

May 14 2022

Everyday Law

Signing A Guarantor’s Form: The Legal Effect you Must Know.

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A lot of people sign guarantor’s forms for loans collected by either their friend, family member or acquaintance without realizing the legal effect of the simple act of signing ‘as...

FREE LEGAL TIPS: 5 Things Every Nigerian should know about their rights and the Police Force

Apr 28 2022

Everyday Law

FREE LEGAL TIPS: 5 Things Every Nigerian should know about their rights and the Police Force

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Tip No 1Substitutional arrest is illegal. A friend or relative of a suspect is not to be arrested in place of the suspect. Let’s give an example; if the Police...

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