Understanding The Legal Position Of Next Of Kin In Nigeria: Myths, Realities, And The Case Of Obi Cubana’s Adopted Son
Understanding The Legal Position Of Next Of Kin In Nigeria: Myths, Realities, And The Case Of Obi Cubana’s Adopted Son The phrase “next of kin” is frequently encountered in legal and administrative documents in Nigeria. However, its actual legal meaning is often misunderstood by the general public. This article critically examines the status and rights […]
Satire Under Siege: A Legal Perspective On Eedris Abdulkareem’s ‘Tell Your Papa’ And The Struggle For Free Speech In Nigeria
Satire Under Siege: A Legal Perspective On Eedris Abdulkareem’s ‘Tell Your Papa’ And The Struggle For Free Speech In Nigeria In the wake of Nigeria’s worsening socio-economic realities, the resurgence of politically conscious music by veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem1 has rekindled a long-standing conversation about the limits of free speech and government accountability. His new […]
A Critical Analysis Of The Administrative Powers Of Investigation Into Companies By Company Inspectors
A Critical Analysis Of The Administrative Powers Of Investigation Into Companies By Company Inspectors This article evaluates the extent, scope, and implications of the administrative powers conferred on company inspectors in investigating companies pursuant to the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 and related legislations. The administrative powers of investigation into companies by company administrators […]
The Nexus Between Alternative Dispute Resolutions and Cultural Practices
The Nexus Between Alternative Dispute Resolutions and Cultural Practices It is undeniable that disputes are the shadows cast by human interaction and are inevitable yet manageable. Think about this– a Ghanaian technology company employed the service of a prolific Nigerian software developer to build an efficient and user-friendly website to engage with their clients. In […]
Anti-Suit Injunctions: An Appraisal Of Judicial Attitude To The Concept Of Party Autonomy In Nigeria
Abstract The concept of party autonomy is one which is at the core of arbitration; It presupposes that parties are at liberty to determine how their disputes should be resolved. To preserve the integrity of the arbitral process, the court must recognize and give effect to the mutual choice of the parties where it is […]
Judicial Immunity In Nigeria
Judicial Immunity In Nigeria For an effective administration of justice and judicial integrity is the need for judicial immunity in Nigeria. Judicial immunity has gained currency in disparate jurisdictions, such as the United States of America and India respectively. However, the protectionist shield enjoyed by judicial officers is not absolute. The application of judicial immunity, […]
How International Financial Centres Have Aided Corruption In Africa
How International Financial Centres Have Aided Corruption In Africa (With Specific Reference To Three African Countries) There are criticisms on the role played by International Financial Centers in facilitating the illicit financial flow of public resources from the African continent to undisclosed foreign accounts and treasuries. African leaders are offered the options of secretive banking […]
Understanding Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking: Legal Framework and Enforcement ( Both International and Nigeria) “JUDGE LYDIA MUGAMBE”, as a case study
Understanding Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking: Legal Framework and Enforcement ( Both International and Nigeria) “JUDGE LYDIA MUGAMBE”, as a case study Imagine being promised a better life abroad, only to arrive and find yourself trapped—your passport confiscated, forced to work under inhumane conditions with no escape. Modern slavery and human trafficking remain some of […]
The Unconstitutionality of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s State of Emergency Declaration in Rivers State – Sunday Nelson Ogboso, Esq.
The Unconstitutionality of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s State of Emergency Declaration in Rivers State 1.0 Introduction 1.1 On March 18, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu1, citing section 305(5) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), declared2 a state of emergency in Rivers State and ordered the suspension of the elected […]
Does the President Have the Power to Remove or Suspend a Democratically Elected Governor of a State? – Ornguga Victor Terkaa
Does the President Have the Power to Remove or Suspend a Democratically Elected Governor of a State? The recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State has sparked a heated constitutional debate, particularly concerning the purported suspension of the Governor, Deputy Governor, and Members of the State House of Assembly. This development raises […]