An insight into medical negligence under Nigerian jurisprudence

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) Introduction In Nigeria, there is a troubling surge in cases of medical negligence, primarily attributed to a dearth of manpower and inadequate infrastructure within the healthcare sector.[1] Many Nigerians have experienced substandard care from healthcare providers, constituted by acts or omissions by medical practitioners falling below the accepted…

March 26, 20240Comments

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Ignorance is not an excuse, How correct ?

By Maduabuchi O. Idam, Esq. "Ignorance is not an excuse" this phrase has been variously misapplied. Interestingly, this article is intended to shed light to the age long legal principle. What does the phrase “Ignorance is not an excuse” really mean? Clearly put, ignorance of the LAW is not an excuse. This is captured in…

February 10, 20240Comments

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When your client is refused bail or arraignment…

By Adebayo Akinlade whenever the Police or any other security agency is refusing to grant your client bail or arraign them, rather than go through the stress of filing FREPO at the High Court, just file a Motion to Produce in line with SECTIONS 159, 32, 30, 6, 7 AND 8 OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF…

February 8, 20240Comments

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Provocation As A Defence: How effective in cases of homicide?

By M.O. Idam, Esq. Till date, various cases of homicide were occasioned by man's failure to keep his temper in check when provoked. Therefore, 'Provocation' was evolved as a defence under common law, following the presumption that humans are not angels who seldomly reacts to anger. Meanwhile, it is only virtuous for a man of…

October 20, 20230Comments

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Understanding what Lawyers look for to see if a witness is lying

One of the Best Articles I have ever read on this topic – appears below.. I thought it would be helpful to the readers of my web sites: Any article of this nature, must begin by acknowledging that no article, or book for that matter, is all encompassing when it comes to detecting deception in…

October 6, 20230Comments

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Six options open to a party/counsel where he has cause for complaint against a judge or magistrate

By Sylvester Udemezue Where a lawyer (or litigant) has good grounds for complaints against a judicial officer, in my opinion, below are the only options available in law and legal ethics, depending on the circumstances: 1️⃣. Counsel can respectfully and politely call the court's attention to such where it's a minor default or slip --…

October 4, 20230Comments

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Nigeria: Holding in Trust: A Smart and prudent way to bequeath property to a minor

By Yvonne Ezekiel and Gukongozi Ugwuez Protecting your assets and at the same time providing for your loved ones is a top priority for any parent. You may be an old-school businessman or an up-and-coming entrepreneur, but when it comes to your family no matter your status or social class, you want them to have the best possible…

September 25, 20230Comments

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Is an employer’s financial distress a legal justification for failure to pay salaries?

By Stephen Azubuike It is not uncommon for some employers of labour to owe salaries. Some responsible employers do well to live up to their responsibilities by ensuring that even when salaries are owed, efforts are made to pay up timeously. This category of employers understand that workers deserve their wages, as even the Bible…

August 4, 20230Comments

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“Election Tribunal” or “Election Petition Tribunal”?

By Sylvester Udemezue Please, which one is more appropriate/suitable, speaking legally/constitutionally and grammatically: (A) ELECTION TRIBUNAL (ET)? or (B).ELECTION PETITION TRIBUNAL? Well, during a survey, recently conducted by me, many held the view it's the latter. This comment has become necessary to show, with due respect, that legally and grammatically, "Election Tribunal", not "Election Petition…

July 20, 20230Comments

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Did you know that limitation law does not count during the pendency of a suit ??? By Carrington Omokaro, Esq

Where an aggrieved person commences an action within the period prescribed by the statute and such action is subsequently struck out for one reason or the other without being heard on the merit or subjected to an outright dismissal, such action is still open to be recommenced at the instance of the Claimant and the…

July 12, 20230Comments

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