Legal Opinion

Appraisal Of Legal Framework For The Protection Of The Rights Of Disabled Persons In Nigeria

By Mr Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN The word “Disability” refers to a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s…

2 years ago

Quo Vadis Interim Government?

By Prof. Mike A. A. Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.M, Ph.D, LL.D, D.Litt. INTRODUCTION I grew up in the village…

2 years ago

The Right To Record And Share News And Events Occurring In Public Places Versus The Right To Privacy And Data Protection In Nigeria

By Dr Akinola Akintayo Introduction Help me! Help me! Help me! Help me!  He dey carry me dey go where…

2 years ago

A Legal Opinion On INEC’s Intervention in Adamawa REC’s Usurpative Return of Madam Aisha Binani As Governor-Elect

By Sylvester Udemezue There was a Punch Newspapers’ breaking news earlier on 17 April 2023, reporting that “APC Binani declared…

2 years ago

Arresting Persons for Standing as Guarantors for Loans and Employment is Illegal

By Douglas Ogbankwa It is common for people to Stand as Guarantors for Loans and also for Employees in a…

2 years ago

Between the US and Nigeria’s Elections

By Binzak Azeez The primus inter pares (first among equals) status of the United States of America (USA) among the…

2 years ago

Fifteen Critical Questions Towards Determining Whether Results E-Transmitted Directly From Polling Units, Are Not A Mandatory Part of the Collation Process Under the Electoral Act 2022

By Sylvester Udemezue Despite the clear provisions of sections 47, 50, 60, and especially 64 of the Electoral Act 2022,…

2 years ago

Legal Propriety of Swearing in A President-Elect Whose Return is Being Challenged in Court: The Bola Tinubu Scenario in Focus

By Sylvester Udemezue Nigeria’s presidential election held on 25 February 2023 led to Mr Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tunubu being declared…

2 years ago

By Law, INEC Has No Discretion On Whether To Transmit Election Results Direct From The Polling Unit; Transmission From The Polling Units is Mandatory — See the breakdown!

By Sylvester Udemezue The Law Says INEC Must Transmit/Transfer Results Direct From The Polling Units; But Gives INEC The Discretion…

2 years ago

An Overview Of The Nigerian Anti-Money Laundering Act 2022

By Rodiyyah Bashir With the passing of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill into law in 2022 by the…

2 years ago