By IFIOK UDOM Court Upholds Ndifon’s Two-Year Jail Term, Orders Fresh Trial on Second Count THE Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has affirmed the conviction and two-year prison sentence imposed on Professor Cyril Osim Ndifon, former Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, over the solicitation of pornographic, indecent and obscene photographs from […]
The Rights People Often Discover Too Late: 10 Legal Protections Every Citizen Should Know The Cost of Not Knowing the Law MANY legal disputes do not begin in a courtroom. They begin when a police officer makes an arrest, a landlord threatens eviction, an employer withholds an entitlement, a customer receives a defective product, a […]
Marriage Under the Act: The Legal Protection Men Often Overlook MARRIAGE is commonly discussed as a cultural, religious or emotional commitment. Yet, in Nigeria, the form of marriage a couple chooses can also determine the legal framework governing their relationship. One expression frequently used is “court marriage.” Legally, however, the more appropriate description is marriage […]
The First Rule: Do Not Retaliate A police officer’s alleged assault of a citizen can provoke anger, humiliation and an immediate desire to fight back. Yet legal prudence requires restraint. The central advice is straightforward: do not retaliate by assaulting the officer. A slap from a law enforcement officer does not automatically create a legal […]
When Time Becomes Part of the Case FOR many litigants, going to court is already stressful. There are documents to prepare, lawyers to meet, witnesses to contact and, in some cases, long distances to travel. Yet amid these concerns, one basic responsibility is often underestimated: arriving at court on time. A common mistake is to […]
By BLESSING AGWE ODUGO A Call to Take the Law Beyond the Courtroom THE Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Area, Hon. (Elder) Prince Godwin Ogorugba, has advocated wider public education on Nigerian laws, arguing that better legal awareness can help citizens avoid offences and reduce crime. Ogorugba made the case during a visit by […]
Can Nigerian Lawyers Represent Criminal Defendants Abroad? Examining the Legal Boundaries of Cross-Border Practice A Common Misconception About Legal Practice ONE of the most widespread misconceptions about the legal profession is the belief that a lawyer who has been called to the Nigerian Bar automatically possesses the authority to appear before courts anywhere in the […]
Death Sentence for Police Sergeant Highlights Growing Demand for Police Accountability in Nigeria Court Verdict Revives Focus on Custodial Torture THE recent sentencing of a police sergeant to death by hanging by the Akwa Ibom State High Court over the torture and killing of a suspect has reignited national conversations about police accountability, custodial violence […]
Legal Representation Does Not Eliminate Courtroom Obligations LEGAL practitioners continue to caution members of the public against a widespread misconception that hiring a lawyer automatically removes the need for personal attendance during court proceedings. Although lawyers serve as authorised representatives for their clients, experts explain that litigation often requires the direct participation of the individuals […]
CCTV Surveillance in Courts & Police Stations: How Security Technology Intersects with Citizens’ Rights Growing Use of Surveillance in Justice Institutions THE increasing deployment of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in police stations and court premises has generated recurring public debate over privacy, legality and human rights. For many citizens, the sight of surveillance cameras inside […]