POLICE PERSON WHO REPORTS PURELY CIVIL MATTER TO POLICE ISSUE: Liability of person who reports purely civil matter to Police. PRINCIPLE: “When a person reports a purely civil matter to the Police, such a person cannot go scot-free, as the report ought not to have been made at all since it is not within the […]
Human Rights and Conflicts Resolution Meeting
Human Rights and Conflicts Resolution Meeting And so HRCRC resumed the year with strategic meetings that included the first meeting of the Board of Trustees for the year 2022, reps of staff and branch leadership, and a joint session, all aimed at strategizing for the year and positioning to make us stronger… We’re also grateful […]
16 Days Activism And Campaign Against SGBV
16 Days Activism And Campaign Against SGBV Orange the world SGBV 16 day activism to Maternal and Child Healthcare center Azuiyiokwu to discuss ways of managing and reporting cases of SGBV within the primary healthcare system. The team used the opportunity to interact with patients, nursing mothers and health workers to establish a cordial working […]
The Presumption of Innocence vs The Presumption of Guilt; The Nigerian Bail Story.
In Nigeria, every person (including suspects and defendants/accused persons) is assumed to be innocent until a court declares a person guilty. This is a constitutional right that should not be violated by any person (including law enforcement agencies, institutions, leaders and government). However, the reverse is the case, with overzealous law enforcement agencies, going in […]
The Term “Next Of Kin” Simpliciter, Does Not Confer The Right Of Inheritance On The Person So Named: Of What Use is the term?
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. In […]