All tiers of government have issues of corruption: Why are Local Governments the ones to suffer dissolution? – Supreme Court

Yantaba & Ors. v. Governor of Katsina State & Ors. [2022] 1 NWLR (Pt. 1811) 259 On 9 September 2014, Chairmen and Councilors of the 34 Local Government Councils in Katsina State assumed office. On 10 July 2015, the Governor of the State issued a notice published in the Gazette dissolving all the 34 Local…

March 16, 2022715Comments

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The Law and You

How MTN customer tried to make a windfall for alleged line disruption but failed: lessons

By Stephen Azubike The Nigerian Communications Commission Act (NCCA) was passed to protect the rights and interests of service providers and consumers within Nigeria. The NCCA created the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as a regulatory agency with the mandate to protect and promote the interests of consumers against unfair practices including but not limited to…

March 16, 20221KComments

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Tribunal fines solicitor £20,000 for sexual misconduct

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently”, said Warren Buffett. Well for shaming caution and delving into sexual misconduct, a UK-based solicitor has been fined £20,000 by a tribunal. Victor Nwosu a solicitor for 17 years and principal partner…

March 16, 2022509Comments

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Akaraiwe’s inaugural public lecture: Legal experts insist rule of law is the driving force for economic growth

By Lillian Okenwa You would think he’s an evangelist trying to convert a congregation as his ringing voice reverberated around the auditorium. “The Rule of Law is the Rule of God! The Rule of Law is the Rule of God”, he cried; pounding the rostrum for emphasis. Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN That was the position…

March 16, 2022265Comments

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TIPS

Embrace and Implement parallel structure in your Writing

By Chinua Asuzu Parallel structure is “a similarity of structure in a pair or series of words, phrases, and thoughts.” Gerald Lebovits. A parallel construction “is a phrase or clause that grammatically mirrors a neighboring phrase or clause.” Bryan A Garner. Parallelism contributes to elegance in prose. It boosts rhythm. Here are samples of parallel…

March 15, 20225Comments

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Opinion

“Section 84(12) Electoral (Amendment) Act: A Call for Professionalism of Legislative Drafting in Nigeria”

By Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja. The views expressed in this short article are my personal opinion, not those of my employer. I write in my capacity as the Secretary of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners-ALDRAP. This is a professional Association of lawyers and other professionals dedicated to promoting professionalism and improving the…

March 15, 2022194Comments

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The father and the 15months old, Lunacy or downright wickedness?

It was David Brooks New York Times Op-Ed columnist who said: “To explain the unknown by the known is a logical procedure; to explain the known by the unknown is a form of theological lunacy.” Otherwise, how does one explain Yahaya Oisamaiye strange attraction to his 15 months old baby? Well, Yahaya Oisamaiye, has been…

March 14, 20224Comments

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The Law and You

Persons Suffering From Diarrhea, Running Nose Prohibited From Handling Food

OBSCURE LEGAL FACTS BY AROME ABU In Nigeria, persons engaged in the handling of food meant for human consumption are prohibited from handling food when ill, especially when the ailment is diarrhea,running nose, open wound boils, eye discharge etc. See Schedule 1 to the National Environmental (Sanitation & waste) Regulation Arome Abu is the Managing…

March 14, 20223Comments

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Every Work That Is Eligible For Copyright In Nigeria Is Conferred Copyright Even Without A Registration

DAILY LAW TIPS by Onyekachi Umah,Esq. (Tip 178) “Every Work That Is Eligible For Copyright In Nigeria Is Conferred Copyright Even Without A Registration”. Every work of art that is eligible for copyright in Nigeria whose author is a Nigerian or foreigner domiciled in Nigeria or is a company registered in Nigeria is naturally conferred…

March 14, 2022206Comments

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Opinion

Africans and the Russia-Ukraine War By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

On February 2, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly convened in an emergency session, the first in a quarter of a century, to consider the Russian invasion of Ukraine. At the end of the debate, the states in the General Assembly voted to adopt a resolution condemning Russia’s conduct as an unlawful act of aggression…

March 14, 20223Comments

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