The Emotional Economy of Online Giving IN Nigeria’s increasingly digital society, compassion has found a new outlet—social media. From Twitter threads to WhatsApp broadcasts and Instagram posts, urgent appeals for financial help to treat life-threatening illnesses have become common. Photographs of frail patients, emotional narratives, and ticking deadlines often compel swift donations. But beneath this […]
Legal Experts Push for Stronger Laws to Tackle Rising GBV Cases Abuja Legal Summit Highlights Reform Gaps STAKEHOLDERS at a Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)-linked summit in Abuja have called for urgent legal reforms and stronger institutional responses to gender-based violence (GBV), warning that existing frameworks are not delivering justice quickly or effectively enough. The discussions […]
Rising Concerns Over Social Media “Rescue Posts” A growing trend of citizens posting images of lost or wandering children on social media is drawing concern from legal and child protection experts, who warn that such actions—though often well-intentioned—can expose vulnerable minors to serious risks and potential legal consequences. With the rapid spread of information across […]
The Costly Misconception Around “Next of Kin” ACROSS Nigeria, a quiet but costly legal misunderstanding continues to trigger family disputes, prolonged litigation, and financial uncertainty: the belief that naming a “next of kin” guarantees inheritance rights. Legal experts warn that this widespread assumption has no basis in law and is responsible for a growing number […]
By EFETOBOR RICHARD The Persistence of a Political Narrative DEBATES surrounding the credentials of Sheriff Oborevwori have once again entered the spotlight, reflecting the enduring nature of controversies that intersect law and politics. While previous legal challenges failed to dislodge his position, they also stopped short of delivering a definitive ruling on the core allegations. Understanding […]
The Growing Trend of Informal Employment ACROSS Nigeria’s evolving labour market, a troubling pattern persists—job seekers accepting employment without formal appointment letters or written contracts. Driven by high unemployment and economic pressure, many workers prioritise immediate income over documentation. However, legal experts warn that this decision often exposes employees to significant risks that may only […]
A Widespread Legal Misconception ACROSS Nigeria, a quiet but costly misunderstanding continues to shape how families plan—or fail to plan—the transfer of wealth. Many individuals assume that naming a child, spouse, or relative as “next of kin” automatically grants them ownership of assets after death. Legal experts say this belief is not only incorrect but […]
By IKHIDE R IKHELOA Rising Tension Over Arrests Linked to Online Speech THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed concern over what it calls a growing pattern of arresting individuals over social media publications that should ordinarily fall under civil law. Meeting in Awka, Anambra State, the NBA’s National Executive Council warned that the trend poses […]
The Rising Wave of Inheritance Disputes in Nigerian Families ACROSS Nigeria and many African societies, disputes over inheritance have increasingly become sources of bitter family conflict, prolonged litigation, and emotional trauma. One of the most contentious situations emerges when a person dies and an individual — often previously unknown to the spouse or immediate family […]
The Myth and the Reality TO the public, the legal profession often appears defined by prestige, courtroom eloquence, and the symbolic authority of the wig and gown. Yet, beneath this image lies a far more demanding reality—one marked by intellectual rigor, emotional strain, and constant professional scrutiny. Across jurisdictions such as Nigeria and beyond, lawyers […]