With the start of the twenty-first century began the technology era, during which an increasing number of worldwide transactions have gone digital. In actuality, tech firms have helped some of the richest people in the world, including Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates, build their vast fortunes. Read More…
Category: Opinion
BOUTADE OF INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN NIGERIA
For decades in Nigeria, internet fraud has been a convenient means to financial freedom. A fraudulent scheme that helps to sustain livelihood and give Nigerians the dream luxurious lifestyle. Nigeria is a country infamous for cyber-enabled crime. Read More…
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.
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 hair–raising story made the news as news platforms and reporters spread the story of 15–year–old Odo Chiamaka who allegedly confessed to have killed her boss’ six–month–old 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.
Determining Legal Liability for Autonomous Vehicles
ABSTRACT
Major technological advances have occurred over the past decade concerning autonomous vehicles, but there is widespread concern that the rate of development is hampered by uncertainty about the liability of manufacturers for a crash. Read More…
THE POSITION OF THE LAW VIS-À-VIS VICTIMS OF GUNSHOTS IN NIGERIA
The illegal influx of guns in Nigeria is quite alarming and needs urgent regulation. Statistically, at the National Consultation on Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) in Abuja, organized by the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC) and the Presidential Committee on Small Arms and Light Weapons (PRESCOM), it was revealed that Nigeria hosts 350 million or 70 per cent of the 500 million illegal arms in West Africa.
The Contitutionality of Nigeria’s Military Deployment to the Gambia
In Nigeria, the president is the commander in chief of the armed forces (GCFR), as provided by S. 130 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 CAP. C23 L.F.N. 2004, (hereinafter CFRN). This means that Read More…
The Political Impasse in Kogi State and the Legal Way Forward
The 21st of November was not just another day for the people of Kogi state. It was a very important one in which they were to decide the future direction of the state through the ballot. The leading candidates were Idris Wada, the incumbent and PDP candidate, and Abubakar Audu, the APC gubernatorial candidate. When Sunday came, the results were counted with Abubakar Audu leading by 41,353 votes. Read More…