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The law in Nigeria is that an arrested person shall not be handcuffed, or otherwise bound or be subjected to unnecessary restraint except in the following instances: 1️⃣ By order of the court; or 2️⃣ […]

Late Revd. Monsignor Pedro Martins told us that in 1965 his car broke down on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi en route to St. Gregory’s College (his residence) and, as he opened the bonnet and sought to […]

Is Chief Afe Babalola Contradicting His Own Previous Legal Arguments By Seeking To Prosecute Dele Farotimi For Criminal Libel? _ [ Dr Ope Banwo, Founder, Naija Lives Matter and self-styled Mayor of Fadeyi examines the […]

BITTER WORDS FROM ELDERS 1. Nobody respect a rag until their shoes is dirty, so stay in your corner. Don’t beg people to know your value, when the time comes, nobody will tell them to […]

I like Mr. Dele Farotimi, his courage, forthrightness and pan-Nigerian views. But anyone with a basic understanding of the principles of the law of libel, will concede that Mr. Farotimi is in hot soup, and […]

Your Midweek Law Clinic. The arrest of a practicing lawyer in Nigeria over his book publication on Nigeria and her criminal justice system has necessitated the research into laws guiding criminal libel in Nigeria. It […]

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The psychiatrist at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, who spoke to ThePoint said many men are left to shoulder family responsibilities alone. Dr. Adeoye Oyewole, a psychologist and psychiatrist, has expressed concern […]

There’s something incredibly refreshing about people who are successful but don’t feel the need to flaunt it. They carry a certain air of confidence, not cockiness. They know their worth but don’t feel compelled to […]

Key ethnic groups, including Ohaneze Ndigbo, Afenifere, and the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (ACF), have proposed regionalism and a parliamentary system of government as solutions to Nigeria’s lingering challenges. Under the aegis of the Rebirth […]

‘I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.’ ~ John 10:11 NKJV Jesus told of a shepherd with a hundred sheep. When one of them was lost, he left […]

AMERICA: Capitol street, Lincoln Avenue, #451; That’s my house. ENGLAND: Downing street, Plot 122, Flat 8; SW1 2OP See you soon. NIGERIA: As you’re coming eh, immediately the Okada man drop you, turn to your […]

Born in 1960, Nuhu Ribadu, perhaps, had independence in his genes. Son of a first republic parliamentarian from Yola, Nuhu came with a good spoon in his mouth. After he studied law, he joined the […]

LAGOS STATE NEW TRAFFIC OFFENCES AND THEIR FINES. 1. Driving without a Driver’s licence – Impound vehicle. 2. Driving of any vehicle by person under 18 – N30,000. 3. Driving with fake number plates – […]

Many Nigerians are attacking Kemi on her views about our country not realising that Kemi is simply principled with a take no prisoners manner. Kemi obviously has shed away her Nigerian-ness because of our odious […]

“I’ll say this, and then I likely won’t be saying much more on here for quite some time, to the relief of some, I’m sure. But my farewell warning is this. Everyone in the days […]

A Nigerian woman in the UK has raised concerns as her mother, who initially came to assist with her newborn, is now preparing to marry a widowed Caucasian neighbor. The woman shared her story in […]

In recent times Professor Chidi Odikanlu has become a constant critique and “thorn in the flesh” of the Nigerian Judiciary and he is very right to do so because the Nigerian Judiciary has in recent […]