Introduction Elections are one of the canons of a democratic society. To many, it signifies a time of rebirth, rekindled hope and transition. A time to retain power or oust an unpopular incumbent from a political position and a popular candidate voted in. Youths look forward to attaining the legal age to join in making […]
ARE WE READY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS? – by Precious R. Nwadike ESQ
Years ago, people came together and agreed on the essentials of a civilized nation and what it would take for us not to constantly descend to barbarism. The United Nations Declaration on Human Rights 1948, the African (Banjul) Charter on Human and Peoples Right 1981, which has been ratified by member states and codified in […]
HUMAN RIGHTS DIED ON SUNDAY – by George Etamesor
Once upon a time we would rush out at the sound of human click sounds – imitating the very fascinating Zulu ‘X’ sound – and the accompanying moo. It was interesting to watch how little petite very handsome curly haired Fulani boys controlled these gigantic white sluggish mammals with horns; Ah Yes, the horns! That […]
The Term “Next Of Kin” Simpliciter, Does Not Confer The Right Of Inheritnce On The Person So Named: Of What Use is the term?
INTRODUCTION: The meaning and the legal implication of the term “next of kin” have been constantly misunderstood by the ordinary public. It appears, though erroneously, that many people think that once you are appointed the next of kin of a person, it automatically gives you the right to inherit the person’s estate upon his demise. […]