Why Do Lawyers Tell Clients to Plead Not Guilty Even When They Admit the Crime?
In Nigeria, it is common for criminal defence lawyers to advise their clients to plead “not guilty” even in cases where the accused may have […]
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When the person you owe dies, are you suddenly free?
Many people assume that once they collect a loan from someone and that person dies, the obligation ends. That assumption is wrong. Here’s what you […]
Calling a Stranger ‘Fine Girl’ or Whistling Could Amount to Sexual Harassment in Nigeria | Deborah Ocheja
Casual remarks such as calling a stranger “fine girl,” “my colour,” “babe,” or whistling at someone may seem harmless to some, but under Nigerian law, […]
Can You Be Jailed for Debt in Nigeria ? | O.T Phillips
There is a long-standing fear in Nigeria that a person who owes money can be thrown into prison simply because the creditor is tired of […]
Our Lawyer Says You Can Have a Valid Marriage Without Paying Bride Price | Deborah Ocheja
In Nigeria, many people still believe that without paying bride price, there can be no valid marriage. But legally, that’s not true, at least, not […]
When Someone Calls You a “419”: What It Means in Law | Deborah Ocheja
The term “419” comes from Section 419 of the Nigerian Criminal Code Act, which criminalizes obtaining property or money by false pretence. In simple terms, […]