Archives Tag: Law
Websites We Love: LawPadi
April 19, 2022
LawPadi is an online platform that provides Nigerians with answers to their legal questions. This website is devoted to keeping people informed about the intricacies of the law and how it affects aspects of their life that they care about. Read more about Websites we love Its founder, Babatunde Ibidapo-Obe, says he decided to set … Continue reading Websites We Love: LawPadi
The Lack Of The Jurisdictional Competence Of The Various Judicial Panels Of Inquiry
April 19, 2022
‘The judicial panel of inquiries set up by the various state governors lack the jurisdictional competence to entertain the subject-matter of police brutality and human right violations.’ Following the demands made by the #EndSARS protesters on police brutality and human rights violation of Nigerians, a resolution was reached by the National Economic Council of … Continue reading The Lack Of The Jurisdictional Competence Of The Various Judicial Panels Of Inquiry
By evans-ufeli
Court Ruling Annuls Residency Fees For Estate Residents
April 19, 2022
A seeming landmark judgement was delivered at the Ikoyi High Court when Honorable Justice Oweibo ruled that estate residents cannot be compelled to pay estate resident dues. The ruling was delivered on the 25th of September in the light of a suit filed by Megawatts Nigeria through its legal counsel Mr Kayode Adeniji of Lawracles … Continue reading Court Ruling Annuls Residency Fees For Estate Residents
By david-okwara
Kanayo O. Kanayo’s Call To Bar, A Message Of Hope In A Time Of Despair
April 19, 2022
On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo thrilled Nigerians with the message that he can now be addressed as “Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, Esq, MFR (Barrister And Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria).” The interesting thing about Kanayo’s achievement does not lie in the fact that he is a lawyer, Nigeria … Continue reading Kanayo O. Kanayo’s Call To Bar, A Message Of Hope In A Time Of Despair
By ugo-chinedu
Analysis: The Unfair VAT Benefit by Sharia States
April 19, 2022
There has been a lot of restrained sentiment in the past about Sharia states in Northern Nigeria benefiting from the portions of Value Added Tax (VAT) which they did not contribute towards. It is public knowledge now that Sharia states which include Zamfara, Kano, Sokoto, Katsina, Bauchi, Borno, Jigawa, Kebbi, Yobe, Kaduna, Niger, Gombe, have … Continue reading Analysis: The Unfair VAT Benefit by Sharia States
By adedoyin
Analysis: The NBA And The El-Rufai Fiasco
April 19, 2022
There was mild drama on August 21 when the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) announced that the Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, has been withdrawn as one of the guest speakers billed to speak at the incoming NBA conference. Read more about Politics Background The Kaduna governor was billed to speak in a session … Continue reading Analysis: The NBA And The El-Rufai Fiasco
By adedoyin
Olumide Akpata Emerges Non-SAN NBA President
April 19, 2022
Nigerian lawyer, Olumide Akpata, in the early hours of Friday, July 31, 2020, emerged President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), the umbrella professional association for all Lawyers called to bar in Nigeria. The Chairman of the association’s Electoral Committee, Taiwo Taiwo (SAN) made the announcement at 12:56 am today, declaring Akpata who has … Continue reading Olumide Akpata Emerges Non-SAN NBA President
By ugo-chinedu
How To Obtain A Letter Of Administration
April 19, 2022
A letter of administration is the legal authority granted to an individual-usually a next of kin- to administer to the estate or properties of a person who died intestate (without a will). Through a letter of administration, the administrator is able to have access to and act upon the assets of the deceased. Note that … Continue reading How To Obtain A Letter Of Administration
By david-okwara
Do You Know Legal Demands of Punishment For Rape As A Criminal Offence?
April 19, 2022
Under the Criminal Codes of southern and northern Nigeria, rape is a criminal offence punishable by “imprisonment for life, with or without caning. Also, attempted rape is punishable by 14 years of imprisonment.” The Centre for Reproductive Law and Policy (CRLP) corroborates this information and adds that in southern Nigeria, “assaults committed against girls … Continue reading Do You Know Legal Demands of Punishment For Rape As A Criminal Offence?
By jeremiah
Dissecting Some Contemporary Issues On The Offence Of Rape (III)
April 19, 2022
What Other Offences Are Similar To Rape? The Criminal Law of Lagos 2015 and other relevant laws contains an avalanche of similar offences to the offence of rape. The list and the punishments are reproduced hereunder: Child defilement under section 137 of the law, life imprisonment;Sexual assault by penetration under section 261 of the law, life imprisonment;Attempt … Continue reading Dissecting Some Contemporary Issues On The Offence Of Rape (III)
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Dissecting Some Contemporary Issues On The Offence Of Rape (II)
April 19, 2022
How do you prove the offence of Rape? In the case of POSU & ANOR v. THE STATE (2011) 3 NWLR 393, the Nigerian Supreme Court itemized the requirements for the proof of rape when the court held as follows: “In a charge of rape or unlawful carnal knowledge of a female without her consent, it … Continue reading Dissecting Some Contemporary Issues On The Offence Of Rape (II)
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Dissecting Some Contemporary Issues On The Offence Of Rape (I)
April 19, 2022
Over the last couple of weeks, the Nigerian news media has been awash with the reportage of a series of rape incidences across the length and breadth of the country. More worrisome is that perpetrators of the heinous act have become more dastardly in their methodology, often preferring to leave their victims for dead, terribly … Continue reading Dissecting Some Contemporary Issues On The Offence Of Rape (I)
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The Supreme Court And Orji Uzor Kalu’s Conviction
April 19, 2022
The Supreme court acted according to law not minding whoever is involved. You see, the issue of jurisdiction is sacred in law and once a court acts without it any judgment therefrom no matter how brilliantly delivered must fail. See the case of ISAAC OBIUWEBI V. CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (2011) 7 NWLR PT 465 … Continue reading The Supreme Court And Orji Uzor Kalu’s Conviction
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The Law and You: Wait A Minute, Do Not Plead Guilty Just Yet.
April 19, 2022
An allegation however probable cannot take the place of evidence under our legal system. Therefore, do not rush to plead guilty no matter the circumstances you face. Sometimes, the law enforcement agents may act impulsively, arrest you without looking carefully as to what amounts to an offence under the law which you are charged. Read … Continue reading The Law and You: Wait A Minute, Do Not Plead Guilty Just Yet.
By evans-ufeli
The Law & You: A Brief On Maritime Law In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Maritime Law is the body of legal principles, which govern in particular, marine, commerce and navigation, business transacted at sea or relating to navigation, ships and shipping, seamen, transportation of person and property at sea and to marine affairs generally. Shipping is the process of engaging in commerce through various types of navigable waters. Shipping … Continue reading The Law & You: A Brief On Maritime Law In Nigeria
