Legal Challenges and Approaches in Domestic Assault Cases
Legal Challenges and Approaches in Domestic Assault Cases One Summer Evening It was a balmy July evening in 2005 when I faced the staggering reality of domestic assault. A dear friend, seasoned and marred by the cruel hand laid on her repeatedly, was at my doorstep, her tear-streaked face mirroring the gloomy twilight. From then […]
The Different Types of Negligence Applicable to Personal Injury Claims
Personal injury claims are as diverse as the accidents and incidents that lead to them. Understanding the various types of negligence applicable to these cases is crucial for both plaintiffs and defendants alike. Negligence in a personal injury case is a legal concept that forms the cornerstone of many civil lawsuits. It is the idea […]
Unraveling Nigeria’s Customary Land Tenure Systems: a Comprehensive Overview – Rofiat Popoola
Unraveling Nigeria’s Customary Land Tenure Systems: a Comprehensive Overview INTRODUCTION Land is among the most important assets for people around the world. Its relevance to the ownership, use, possession and transfer of real property cannot be overemphasized. In the intellectual wordings of Olawoye, he defined land as “the surface of the earth, the subsoil and […]
Euthanasia in Nigeria: a Legal Perspective on the Right to Die – Foluke Babatunde-Lawal
Euthanasia in Nigeria: a Legal Perspective on the Right to Die The right to life is universally recognized and protected by various legal instruments, including municipal laws, national constitutions, court decisions, and international human rights agreements. For example, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) enshrines the right to life, liberty, and security of persons […]
What To Do If You Are Accused Of A Serious Crime
It can feel like your life is spiraling if you are arrested for a serious crime, but it is important that you keep your cool and cooperate so that you can seek the best possible outcome. Whether you have committed the crime or not, or whether or not it was accidental, you will need to […]
Disability and the Law: What You Need to Know
If you are disabled, it is important that you know what protections you have under the law and where you stand legally in multiple situations. Read on for a comprehensive guide on the information that you need to know about the law if you are disabled (or suddenly become disabled). Are you classed as disabled? […]
A Checklist to Identify Whether You Have a Valid Personal Injury Claim
A Checklist to Identify Whether You Have a Valid Personal Injury Claim Any injury, whether minor or major, can hinder your ability to function as you usually would. In cases where the damages are severe, you would have to face not just physical side effects but emotional tantrums as well. If you’re suffering as a […]
Realist School of Law: Merits and Demerits – Jimoh Samuel
Realist School of Law All schools of law are founded on the substructure of ‘no ideal or widely accepted definition of law.’ This automatically implies that efforts by theorists to give specific definition of law has not survived ‘critique’s test’ because all theories has criticisms that accompany it. Realist school of law is no exception. […]
History and Evolution of Banking Legislation in Nigeria – Victor Odii
History and Evolution of Banking Legislation in Nigeria BRIEF HISTORY OF BANKING IN NIGERIA Modern banking practices, as we know it today, is a concept totally alien to the precolonial Nigeria. Apparently, the evolution of banking system in Nigeria, through West Africa, owes its existence wholly to the advent of the Europeans and colonialism in […]
The Vital Role of Child Support Attorneys
The Vital Role of Child Support Attorneys Child support stands as a pivotal pillar in guaranteeing the well-being and mental stability of offspring subsequent to the dissolution or parting of their marriage. When it comes to child support arrangements, disputes and contentions tend to emerge with some regularity. This is where the adept child support […]