Can Two People who got married in Nigeria and have left the Country Still Conduct their Divorce in Nigeria? Yes. INTRODUCTION The requirement to be able to bring an action in divorce in Nigeria is not based on physical presence but on domicile. The law considers a person who might have lived in Nigeria before […]
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Section 1 of the Criminal Code defines Criminal responsibility as liability to punishment as to an offence. While criminally responsible means to be liable to punishment for an offence. The concept of criminal responsibility is to determine whether a person should be held responsible or liable for the commission of an offence. Essentially, it’s not
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Contractual capacity is defined as an ability[1] or the attribute of persons which enables them to perform civil or juristic acts.[2] Contractual capacity in ordinary parlance refers to the ability of a person to enter into a contractual relation, without which a contract, although valid ex facie, becomes void or voidable, and unenforceable. The introduction
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The owner of a property is usually regarded as the alpha and omega of his property, thus, the right to do with his property as he pleases, which include to evict a tenant. However the right of a landlord over a premises is subject to a tenancy agreement agreed upon by the landlord and his
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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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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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