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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