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May 23 2022

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...

What Law movies don’t teach Law Students

May 18 2022

Learned Scribbles

What Law movies don’t teach Law Students

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Law movies are great. I can assure you. Or do I have to convince you beyond reasonable doubt? Let’s consider the facts. The suspense of each episode leaves you on...

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...

May 04 2022

CAVEAT EMPTOR NOTICE: MASTERS GOLDEN CITY ESTATE, OFADA

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CAVEAT EMPTOR (“BUYER BEWARE”)/TRESPASSERS MASTERS GOLDEN CITY, ESTATE, OFADA TAKE NOTICE: That the property located at Ashaya Baala Village, off Papalanto/Sagamu Road, Ofada in Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area, Ogun State...

Litigation Note 5 – Pleadings, Evidence and such other things

Apr 28 2022

Learned Scribbles

Litigation Note 5 – Pleadings, Evidence and such other things

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I remember the class and the lecturer. But the day of the week I cannot recall at this moment. The class was the Law of Evidence and the Lecturer was...

Litigation Note 4 – A random compilation

Apr 28 2022

Learned Scribbles

Litigation Note 4 – A random compilation

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In this note, I have compiled various thoughts passed down by senior colleagues and gotten by observation. They are couched in short paragraphs and sure wont bore you to the...

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...

My Spouse beats Me: The Law on Domestic Violence in Nigeria.

Apr 19 2022

Everyday Law

My Spouse beats Me: The Law on Domestic Violence in Nigeria.

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Domestic violence has been a recurring incidence in Nigeria. In fact, the social media space in recent days has been awash with the sad tale of Mrs. Osinachi Nwachukwu; the...

Apr 08 2022

Law Report

MADUKOLU V. NKEMDILIM (1962) 2 SCNLR 341 (FULL LAW REPORT)

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The case of Madukolu v Nkemdilim is a locus classicus case on the issue of jurisdiction in Nigeria. In this case, the Supreme Court laid down the principles that determine...