Natasha v Akpabio: The Legal Issues Involved in Suspension and the Refusal of the Senate to Obey a Court Order
Senator Natasha suspension legal issues: The Nigerian political landscape has recently been embroiled in another controversy following the reported suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi State Central District. This incident has brought to the fore several critical legal and ethical issues, particularly concerning the powers of the Senate to suspend its members […]
“With All Due Respect”: The Lawyer’s Favorite Phrase for Disrespect
Ah, the phrase “With all due respect.” If you’ve ever heard a lawyer say this, you might want to brace yourself. While it sounds polite, it’s often the opening line to a strong critique, cleverly disguised as respectful disagreement. In this post, we’ll look at a few classic situations where lawyers use this phrase and […]
A Humorous Breakdown of Common Legal Terms and Phrases
Ever been stumped by a lawyer’s Latin mumbo-jumbo? If so, welcome to your crash course in Legal Speak 101, where we’ll explore the real meanings behind words like inter alia, ipso facto, and sine qua non — in a way that’ll make you chuckle. So, sit back, relax, and let’s break down these Common Legal […]
Legal Ways to Make Money in Nigeria as a Young Lawyer
Introduction Legal Ways to Make Money in Nigeria as a Young Lawyer. Making money as a lawyer in Nigeria is no longer a dream. With the advent of the internet, the number of internet lawyers is increasing fast. Many websites are online and ready to help you make money as a young lawyer. Succeeding as […]
The position of the law on No Case Submission, Meaning & Application – MSolicitors.com
This article is aimed at exploring the Position of the Law on No Case Submission which is one of the options available to the Defence when the prosecution has closed its case. The prosecution is deemed to have closed its case when it has called its last witness or tendered the last evidence. There are […]