Child Discipline and Child Brutality
Every Nigerian must have heard some parents say at some [...]
Counterfeiting, Uttering and Possession of Counterfeit Bank Notes
When you visit some banks, it is common to see [...]
Sex Without Consent ……….Rape
Consent for sex must always be expressly and positively given, never make assumptions. Yes is yes and No is No. Consent must be unequivocally and unambiguously given.
Corporate Manslaughter In Nigeria
Corporate manslaughter is a crime which renders a company/organization liable to punishment for culpable conduct leading up to a person’s death. Such culpable conduct on the part of
SOCIAL MEDIA AND DEFAMATION
“Social media is a catch-all term for a variety of Internet applications that allow users to create content and interact with each
LIMITATIONS ON THE RIGHT TO LIFE
Of all the rights guaranteed under the Nigerian Constitution, the most fundamental and indeed the most important is the Right to Life
ABORTION IN NIGERIA: What Does The Law Say?
This may account for why abortion is generally regarded as illegal in Nigeria. The general position of the law on abortion in Nigeria is that it is prohibited
DEFAMATION AND THE CRIMINAL LAW
Not many people are aware that there exists criminal liability for defamation; defamation is a civil wrong as well as a crime. The right to institute an action in court for defamation lies with the
WHAT THE LAW SAYS ABOUT STOLEN PROPERTY
So many things can go wrong when a person is found to be in possession of stolen property. This is because the law punishes not only the thief but a
The Compulsory Treatment And Care For Victims Of Gunshot Act, 2017
Ever heard stories where a gunshot victim in Nigeria dies [...]