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: FCT/HC/CV/2393/19 – Osimibibra Warmate V. Senator Elisha Ishaku Abbo Introduction It is the general belief of people that once a person of…
The 1999 Constitution Section 65 (1)(a)(b) Subject to the provisions of section 66 of this Constitution, a person shall be qualified for election as a member of: a. the Senate, if he is a citizen of Nigeria and has attained the age of 35 years; and b. the House of Representatives, if he is a…
Introduction Consider this for context: Sikiru Alade was born in Nigeria in 1975. He was self-employed as a panel beater in Lagos before his arrest. On or about March 9th, 2003, Sikiru was arrested near the old Lagos toll gate area by a plain clothes police officer, who neither disclosed his identity nor gave any…
The online trend on what I ordered vs what I got may seem quite funny till it comes home then we tend to feel the disappointment and frustrations of previous victims of such. This gives rise to the question of whether or not there are laws in place which protects the interest of consumers. A…
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…
Dearest Reader, Before I begin, may I quickly point out that this article is a simplified evaluation of the concept of Rape and the processes involved in its prosecution. I am quick to make this point – and have given it such a distinct position in the write-up – because again and again we (as…
The Task of Crime Prevention/ Detention Crime prevention and/or policing in every society is agreed across all schools of thought to be a very difficult task. However, a country like ours, it is more difficult considering the absence of necessary technology based apparatus of investigation like a collective database of all citizens and residents of…
Let me start by saying; no one ever wants his/her loved ones to die! So automatically, every publication that has to do with steps to take upon/after the demise of a loved one is usually consciously or unconsciously avoided (especially in our African society – where we are taught no say “God Forbid” to talks…
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…
