Matters Arising: Functions and Powers of the Police to Provide Security During Elections

The Rivers State Police Public relations Officer (PPRO) SP Grace Iringe-Koko announced that the Rivers State Police will not provide security during the Local Government Elections slated for 5th October, 2024. The Spokesperson said the Rivers State Command was obeying a Federal High Court Ruling that stopped the Police from providing security in the Local…

Inheritance under a Will Vs. Inheritance without a Will

Introduction It is a settled fact that death is inevitable, hence we may wonder what will become of the wealth and assets which we have tirelessly laboured for during our lifetime. The simple answer is that it would be inherited by an individual or an institution. The issue of inheritance is a significant part of…

Matters Arising: Lawyers are not to Act as Solicitors and Property Managers for the Same Property

Introduction The Nigerian legal community was thrown into confusion and disquiet in the recent case of Incorporated Trustees of NBA v. Ezeagu (2024) 4 NWLR (Pt. 1927) 127, where the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) ruled that lawyers cannot act as both property managers and legal counsel for the same property or related matters.  The…

Matters Arising: Fuel Price Hike and Scarcity

Due to the current rise in foreign exchange and the devaluation of Naira, fuel supplying companies are finding it difficult to import fuel and are currently relying on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd) to supply fuel before distribution to their various stations. This has inevitably led to the disruption in the steady…

Protecting Widows’ Rights in Nigeria: A Review of Relevant Laws

In Nigeria, widowhood often presents not just an emotional and psychological burden but also a legal and socio-economic one. Widows frequently face discriminatory practices that deprive them of their rights to inheritance, property, and even personal dignity. These practices, deeply rooted in cultural and traditional norms, persist despite legal frameworks aimed at protecting the rights…

A Customer Vs. Her Bank: A Tale of Two Advocates

The case we are about to gist you actually happened. We are only paraphrasing it for easy understanding and consumption by our readers. To read the judgment proper, this is the suit no: FHC/L/ CS/2625/2023 – Miss Folashade Molehin V. United Bank for Africa PLC Introduction This is a recent decision of the Federal High…

Matters Arising: Appointment of the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria

The recent appointment of Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Bola Tinubu, following the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC), has sparked a significant legal debate. The controversy centers on whether this appointment is constitutional, given that it has not yet been ratified by the National…

Debunking the Legal Myth: Registering a Company with Corporate Affairs Commission Equals a Trademark Right

Introduction One common misconception in the business world is that registering your company with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) automatically grants you trademark protection. While both actions are essential for the growth and legal protection of your business, they serve distinct purposes and should not be conflated. Company Registration When a person is desirous of…