Introduction Workplace injury claims against multinational corporations rarely favour employees. Power, wealth, and legal resources, either combined or individually, often tilt the balance toward the employer. Yet, every so often, a case emerges that defies this pattern. One such case is Ilesanmi Temokun v. Nestlé Nigeria PLC & Mary Bolajoko Consultancy Services Ltd (NICN/IB/29/2022). A…
A Legal analysis of the Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1695/2023 – Abubakar Marshal v. Directorate of Road Traffic Services & Ors and its affirmation on appeal Introduction The relationship between Nigerian motorists and traffic enforcement agencies has long been uneasy, often marked by uncertainty about the scope of official powers and the rights of road users. Among…
Introduction On the 25th of October, the Nigerian X (formerly called Twitter) space went wild when news of a father allegedly defiling his two daughters aged five and three years respectively hit the platform. The man, Mr. Okonkwo Ozioma was arrested by the Police on the day the news went viral and at a time…
Introduction The emergence and proliferation of social media has given a lot of persons from different demographic a platform to express an unfettered right to expression which may or may not lead to defamation. People are able to share their opinions which may be based on unconfirmed information and by doing so, spread possibly untrue…
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…
Introduction Many, especially officers of the Nigerian Police Force, have argued that no protest is lawful under the law unless and except permission is obtained from the Nigerian Police, or the Governor of a State. This line of argument is mostly supported by the citation of Section 1, 2 and 3 of the Public Order…
Marriage is the socially, culturally and legally recognized union of two persons. However, there are often times when this harmonious union ceases, leading to either party seeking to dissolve the marriage and bring all matrimonial relationships and connections to an end. Grounds on which a Divorce Petition can be Filed Within the Nigerian legal jurisdiction,…
In one way or another we have all encountered situations we may term as “Constituting Nuisance” but then what is Nuisance? What is Nuisance? In ordinary parlance, Nuisance may be termed a disturbance, an inconvenience or obstruction from the quite enjoyment of ones environment. According to Black’s Law Dictionary 9th Edition, Nuisance is defined as…
