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The Concept of Stateless Persons in International Law; Their Rights, Duties and Obligations Introduction A quick glance at the topic of this article and one would begin to wonder what exactly the writer means by Stateless Persons/Persons of Undetermined Nationality. How can one be without a state [in this context, . . . Read more
ᴘower of ᴀrrest: ᴡhether Relative ᴄan be ᴀrrested in ʟieu of a Ʀelative-Suspect by the ɴigerian ᴘolice 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 T𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐰– 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭, 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐞𝐭𝐜. I𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 . . . Read more
To What Extent Should The National Assembly Exercise Its Investigative Functions Under Section 88 of The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended)? It is not in doubt that the pivot of the legislative arm of government in any federalism is to make laws for the peace, . . . Read more
NATO: An Overview of the Intergovernmental Organization Introduction In the ever-changing topography of international politics and security, one organization (NATO) rouses as a citadel of political cooperation and democratic partnership. Its tentacles have transcended the troubled shores of the North Atlantic region leaving in its wake a dignified cornerstone for . . . Read more
Reevaluating Consent: Modern Perspectives on Marital Immunity in Sexual Assault Cases Ashley had just gone through a gynaecology procedure, and she still experiences discomfort. Her husband Jacob, a conventional believer of, “I own your body as long as you are my wife,” is at the center of a troubling incident . . . Read more
Identifying the Differences Between the Nigerian and American Electoral System Introduction Democracy as a concept has been adopted by several countries all over the world, it equally has pillars that makes it operational. Democracy helps to inform the decisions reached through electoral systems. A democratic system is fully established when . . . Read more
The Upshot of Justice – Juxtaposition of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Litigation viz-a-viz Conflict Resolution Introduction A critical analysis of ADR and litigation as contrasting approaches to conflict resolution discloses that the choice between these methods has significant impacts on the attainment of justice in legal proceedings, revealing the . . . Read more
A look into the extent by which section 17(3) of the constitution of Nigeria forms a source of Labour Law in Nigeria Labour Law is that aspect of the law that governs the relationships that exist between and/or among the major parties in the labor industry. These major parties include; . . . Read more
An Overview of the Corporate Scams That Have Actuated Changes in the Company Law in India Abstract In India’s economic and regulatory history, corporate scandals have been turning points. They led to major legal changes that fixed systemic flaws, raised governance standards, and restored investor trust. This paper examines some . . . Read more
Unpacking Nigeria’s Same-sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act Introduction In 2013, Nigeria made headlines with the passage of the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act, a legislation that not only reinforced traditional notions of marriage but also criminalized same-sex relationships. This Act has stirred significant debate, not only within Nigeria but also on the . . . Read more