LAW, LAWYERS AND THE SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE 21ST CENTURY: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS – S.A OMOTOSO ESQ.

Social media can shape or affect relationships and the nature of communications between lawyers, their clients and the general public. Members of the legal profession similarly ought to consider what impact the use of social media could have on their professional and ethical obligations. Truth is, we cannot put the social media genie back in […]

LAWYER OF THE WEEK — CHUKWUDI B. OFILI

On this edition of Lawyer of the Week, Legal Pages had the pleasure of speaking to one of Nigeria’s finest young lawyers. A recipient of the 40 Under 40 Rising Star Award at the recently concluded ESQ Legal Awards, he has consistently built a reputation for himself in the Corporate Law Space. He shared his […]

LEGAL PAGES SPECIAL RELEASE ON COVID-19

The world is at a delicate moment. The Coronavirus pandemic is ravaging every continent and we must not be ignorant of the ways in which we can protect ourselves and prevent the spread of the viral disease. 1. Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly for about 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizers. 2. Maintain social distancing. […]

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE IN NIGERIA: THE LEEWAY OUT – S. A OMOTOSO

In almost every extended family in Nigeria, the life of at least one person has been lost due to “avoidable” deaths from medical negligence. This is the sad tale on the lips of every Nigerian who knows someone directly or indirectly that has been a victim of medical negligence. But the reactions of most Nigerians […]

CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL: WHAT IT ACTUALLY MEANS UNDER THE GHANAIAN LAW

INTRODUCTION Employment is regarded as the most fundamental aspect of a person’s life because the provision of one’s basic needs depends on it. Generally, a contract of employment legally binds an employer and employee and it is expected that both parties go by the terms of the contract. Many employers sometimes go contrary to the […]

OLANIPEKUN AND AFE-BABALOLA AT THE RECEIVING END – ADEDEJI OBADOFIN

Perhaps, it is no longer news that only yesterday, the 26th of February 2020, the Supreme Court of Nigeria (the Apex court of the land) meted out disciplinary actions against two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (Chief Afe Babalola and Chief Wole Olanipekun) who have over the years upped their games in the legal profession. The […]

MARITAL RAPE: WIDENING THE SCOPE OF THE LAW ON RAPE IN NIGERIA – KAYODE FABUSIWA

From time immemorial, the celebrated institution of marriage has been widely recognised as a herald in every society. Due to the complexity of human relationships, various societies ascribe their own unique ideal as to what form the institution of marriage should take but all share the ideology that it is a Union. According to the […]

INFRACTION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF OKADA RIDERS AT MILITARY CHECKPOINTS — Chidera Nwokeke

Have you ever thought about what the position of the law is about the sinister act of military personnel asking Okada riders to push their Okada while their passengers follow on foot while approaching checkpoints? Does the military have the right to ask Okada riders to push their Okada while their passengers follow on foot […]

HOSPITAL DETENTION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF BILLS AND ITS COMMUNITY LEGAL EFFECT — Chidera Nwokeke

On 5TH of December, 2019, the Legit.ng website published news about a man known as Biggy Nony, a Keke napep driver that was held up in a hospital over unpaid bills after the wife gave birth via CS which cost N170, 000. She was detained since Wednesday, November 6, 2019 after she gave birth to […]

Law Student of the Week — Adekunle Abiona

We recently had a chat with the current President of the International Law Students Association (ILSA), Obafemi Awolowo Chapter; on various topics including leadership experience, securing funds for competitions and programs, internships and lots more. Follow the full conversation below. Can we meet you? My name is Adekunle Abiona and I am a final year […]