The Baby Mama WHO TAKES CUSTODY OF CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK The question before My Court today is whether: Mr. Odechi who is the father of Princess can take Junior away from Miss Rosemary who is the mother and who has been taking care of Him for 10 years now without any contribution from […]
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The matter before Us today is whether: Mr Odechi can be said to have entered into a contract to marry Ms Hajara and was in breach of same and whether there are consequences to such a breach and the error of the Courts below in this regard. The facts of this case are very funny
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The question before My Court today is whether: Sisi-Oge, a girlfriend of Mr. Odechi, is liable in any way for sleeping with and distracting Mr. Odechi from carrying out His responsibilities as the husband to Mrs. Hajara. Mr. Odechi has been a popular TV show host whom the Court takes judicial notice of as a
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Sexual offences remain a deeply concerning issue in Nigeria, reflecting both legal and societal challenges in addressing the crime. Rape in particular is the most serious sexual offence and sadly, the most underreported of all serious crimes. This article explores the legal framework surrounding it in Nigeria, analysing key provisions within existing laws and their
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1.0 Introduction Before 1970, Nigeria used a fault-based system to adjudicate divorce cases. Specifically, those who know about divorce understand that this era required spouses to prove wrongdoing to dissolve a marriage. Then, in 1970, lawmakers adopted the Matrimonial Causes Act (MCA), modeling it after the English Divorce Act of 1960 and shifting the system
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Murder, one of the gravest crimes, is a deliberate act of taking another person’s life, and it remains a major concern for legal systems worldwide, including Nigeria. The complexity of prosecuting murder cases stems from determining intent, distinguishing between murder and lesser offences such as manslaughter, and addressing the societal factors that contribute to these
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INTRODUCTION TO NIGERIAN DOMAIN NAME REGISTRATION This writer is convinced that some people were simply put on this earth to test the resilience and patience of other. Because why would a business owner, who has registered his trademark, have to go through the stress of engaging in legal battles with a miscreant who decides to
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Abstract Taxation is a critical source of revenue for governments, yet individuals and businesses often seek ways to minimize their tax burdens. While both tax avoidance and tax evasion are strategies used to achieve this goal, they are fundamentally different in nature and legal standing. This article explores the fine line between tax avoidance and
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Picture a scenario where you leave your landed property for about ten years. For instance, this could be due to work opportunities on a different continent. Upon your return, you got news that someone has already settled on your land and has displayed various acts of ownership over the land, like leasing out part of
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INTRODUCTION Recent trends of “controversial contracts” between rising music stars and record labels in the entertainment industry made it crucial for artistes to be vigilant when signing contracts with Record Labels. The vulnerable artiste must be wary of contract terms that may perpetually enslave him. Artists must understand the need to seek legal advice in
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