Introduction A heart wrenching video on X, Instagram and TikTok released on the 27th of January left several Nigerians in tears as it captured the reality of several Nigerian children and the loss of their rights. Samuel, A nineteen-year-old boy, was found in tatters, selling plastic waste and cartons to raise money just to survive…
Introduction Knowledge guides our actions and oftentimes, the absence of it does same with varying consequences. A prime example of this is the committal of several offences by juveniles on the ground that minors cannot be arrested and prosecuted. There have been cases, like the #EndBadGovernance protests, where minors were arrested and charged, sparking debate…
Introduction Marriages can either be celebrated under; the Act, Customary Law or Islamic Law. Most people do not enter into a marriage contract with the intention of an impending divorce. However, divorce is a part of the risks in marriage and the Law has put mechanisms in place to mitigate the outcome of this risk. …
Introduction Intestacy occurs when a person dies without leaving a valid will. It refers to the condition of an estate (i.e., the property of a deceased at the time of death) of a deceased person who has not made a valid will. Recall our session on testate succession where we discussed the requirements of a…
There has been a lot of misleading information about how married people can get divorced. A lot of Nigerians are under the false impression that a marriage between a man and a woman can be dissolved by signing the ‘divorce papers’. This misconception has been fueled by the bogus stories on social media and even…
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…
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,…
The crux of this paper is to examine those special rules of law which in some cases relieve wives, and in other cases both husbands and wives, from criminal liability for conduct which would render them liable if they were unmarried. Cases of unlawful application of force by one to the person of the other…
Religion is an inseparable human companion in the world today. The role it plays in the society can never be overemphasized. As such, children grow into these set of beliefs, most times, against their wishes. As a child, you have little or no say in your own dealings. The level of attention, care and treatment a child…
Surrogacy and adoption are alternatives available to individuals who are unable to bear children of their own. In addition to childlessness, many people adopt simply to give a home and family to children who might not otherwise have them, or to relieve parents who are unable to take care of their child. What is Surrogacy? Surrogacy is the practice…
