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How I was able to Easily Memorise Legal Authorities for Bar Finals

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As of the beginning of third term, I had never drafted a full charge sheet, either in class or during my personal reading.

I simply didn’t grasp the concept very well and it all just seemed confusing.

Nonetheless, by exam time, I was fully up to speed and I’m quite certain that my criminal law result is likely to be one of my highest. Read More…

ONLINE DISPUTES RESOLUTION (ODR): A FAST-RISING ALTERNATIVE DISPUTES RESOLUTION MECHANISM: THE NEED FOR THOROUGH LEGAL APPLICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA 

BY RACHEL UDOINYANG (LL.B Hons.) 

INTRODUCTION

Over the years, the processes and procedures of settling legal disputes through Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR) mechanisms have proven not to be just a speedy but also effectively viable, time considerate, and financially moderate means of settling disputes. This is of course as opposed to the traditional method of dispute settlements by way of litigation through the courts which is void of doubts as to the fact that a good number of years may go by before judgement is finally given upon a matter. Read More…

Why Multinational Companies Do Not Make Nigeria The Venue and Seat of Arbitration

Despite the numerous advantages of Arbitration and ADR to the global economy, Nigeria has steadily witnessed a slow-paced development in the settlement of commercial disputes through arbitration and other ADR mechanisms. Majority of the Multinational companies with huge transactions and high-profile Commercial disputes have continually made foreign countries the venue and seat of Arbitration.

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Prostitution: A Legit Business and the Reflection of the Demarcating Lines of Legality and Illegality in Nigeria

Did you know that “Olosho”, “Ashawo”, “public toilet” as innocent and “virgin-Nigerians” angrily call them are actually not breaking any law in Nigeria? Don’t be shocked if I reiterate that prostitution is a legit business in Nigeria.  Prostitution is condoned and tolerated in various forms and manners. Paying for sex in cash or in kind is part of day-to-day social relationships.

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THE OPERATION OF PLEA OF GUILTY AND DEFENCE FOUNDED ON WITCHCRAFT IN MURDER TRIALS

THE OPERATION OF PLEA OF GUILTY AND DEFENCE FOUNDED ON WITCHCRAFT IN MURDER TRIALS

Note: The following is only an exposition based on media stories. The stories presented by the media may not be same as that to be presented before the court.  The court would only rely on what is before it in the administration of criminal justice.

Few days ago, a sad and hairraising story made the news as news platforms and reporters spread the story of 15yearold Odo Chiamaka who allegedly confessed to have killed her boss’ sixmonthold baby on the instructions of a witchcraft group she was initiated into through a communion of friendship expressed in the breaking and sharing of biscuits back in her primary school days.

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Duties of a trustee

The duty to act as a trustee is considered a very important one. It carries great responsibly and should not be taken lightly, primarily because the court does not take it lightly. So misconduct on the part of the trustee can attract severe sanction from the court, criminal and civil. Perhaps, the reason for this is the root of trusts, particularly the untrustworthy nature of several early trustees. Read More…

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