In today’s world, Information is easily accessible. Unlike years ago where information were contained in books, today, information and knowledge is stored both online and in book or even online books. It goes to show how much we consume and how important and valuable Information is to a developing society. Meaning/ Introduction The Freedom of…
Over the years, many people have debated over whether or not prostitution is a crime in Nigeria. Most will lean towards, yes and this is largely due to the religious and moral nature of our society. Today, however, we focus not on what society believes or thinks but what the law states as facts. To…
One hot thursday afternoon in February 2003, my mum drove my siblings and I to St. Theresa’s Hospital somewhere in Enugu for the routine vaccination against cerebrospinal meningitis. When it got to my turn, the nurse failed to use the size of needle required for a 9-year old child; instead she used a bigger one…
Legal writers as well as various legislations have been in the ring for ages exchanging punches over this very controversial topic – age limit for marriage in Nigeria (Marriageable Age). These legislations provide different ages which throw the citizenry into perpetual confusion. Let us take a shallow look at the various municipal legislations regulating age…
What is a Tenancy? A legal definition has it that tenancy is the transfer of interest in land for a fixed period less than three years. In other words, any duration more than three years is not a tenancy but a lease. (Do not trouble yourself trying to understand in depth what constitutes ‘land’, or…
