The 1999 Constitution Section 15 (1) The motto of the Federal Republic of Nigeria shall be Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress. (Nigeria’s motto is UNITY and FAITH, PEACE and PROGRESS) Section 15 (2) Accordingly, national integration shall be actively promoted whilst discrimination on the grounds of place of origin, circumstance of birth, sex, religion,…
The 1999 Constitution Section 11 (1) The National Assembly may make laws for the Federation or any part therefore with respect to the maintenance and securing of public safety and public order and providing, maintaining and securing of such supplies and service as may be designed by the National Assembly as essential supplies and services. …
The 1999 Constitution Section 8 (1) An Act of the National Assembly for the purpose of creating a new State shall only be passed if- (A new State can only be created if) Section 8 (1) (a) (a) a request, supported by at least two-thirds majority of members (representing the area demanding the creation of…
The 1999 Constitution Section 1 (1) This Constitution is supreme and its provisions shall have binding force on the authorities and persons throughout the Federal Republic of Nigeria. (The constitution is the most powerful and important law in Nigeria and nobody (person or authority) in Nigeria is above it.) Section 1 (2) The Federal Republic…
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…
Introduction In recent years, concerns about the safety and rights of motorists in Lagos, especially those whose vehicles break down in certain parts of the state, have grown immensely. Motorists whose vehicles develop faults are often subjected to harassment and extortion by miscreants. These individuals, who sometimes pose as helpers or occasionally impersonating government officials,…
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…
Introduction On January 1, 2026, the New Tax Act signed into law on 26 June 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will take effect. Since 3 October 2025, when this law was introduced to the National Assembly as a bill, there have been several conversations about the contents of the new tax bill and the…
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 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…
