It’s just a couple
of weeks to the general elections and I am sure you are as excited as everyone
else is. All this PDP, APC, UPN, SSS, DSS, Buhari, Gej talk is coming to an
end, thankfully. Almost every debate has been about the elections in the past
few weeks but that’s cool anyway because the person who takes up the mantle of
leadership in this coming election is a very important decision that concerns
all of us though you must have noticed that we at Legalnaija intentionally stayed away from openly supporting any
candidate, it’s because we want you to make that choice personally. No point
electing the wrong person though, we are getting too impatient for mediocrity
in governance. However, as the Election Day itself comes closer, there are bits
of information you should know and share with others as well, it’s about
conduct during the elections and the election procedure itself.
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Jan 26, 2015
EVENT: - COUNTER-TERRORISM IN NIGERIA, RULE OF LAW & STRATEGIES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
By Legalnaija 8:17 AM
A
Seminar to raise Capacity within the Criminal Justice System
The British Nigeria Law
Forum (BNLF) a bilateral, voluntary, professional organisation (based in the UK
and Nigeria), which promotes the development of the law and lawyers cordially invites
you to the BNLF Seminar on Terrorism Law & Enforcement at Protea Hotel, Asokoro, Abuja on 3rd February 2015 at 12 noon.
The
objective of this event is to raise awareness of the Terrorism (Prevention) Act 2011 & 2013 (TPA) among lawyers,
security agents, law enforcement officers and other interested parties. It will
highlight the efforts made by the Federal Government to fight terrorism within
the ambit of the Nigerian Constitution and international law.
Jan 16, 2015
DEATH - A TRIBUTE TO THE BAGA VICTIMS by CHIKA MADUAKOLAM
By Legalnaija 5:04 AM
Death,
they say, is inevitable
It
comes at its own time,
Moves
as freely as it pleases,
Goes
to and fro, knocks at the door most appealing,
Death
is an unwelcome visitor, depending on whose side you’re on
For
a few, it’s a most welcome friend, its grips embraced to the pleasure of the
dying
Most
agree that most do not like the sound of death though we know that death is
inevitable,
Some
see death as a battle to fight, a struggle to triumph over! Some see death as
an enemy.
Death
is simply Death!!
Without
Death, Life cannot exist. Life is birth, Life is death.
We
may not chose when, how, where and why we die but we can agree on one thing;
No
one else should choose how we die!!
You
are subject to death as am I!
You
have no dictate to my Birth and Life, why have dictate on my death?
You
have not understood the value of life, how dare you place a value on my death?
You
cannot make a life, not even yours, so why take mine?
You
bring Death to me and feel secure because you and Death are bedmates!
Alas,
you lie!
For
the day comes when Death will show that a great bedfellow it does not make!!
The
thing to fear is not the Death that shall surely come but the Life which you
know not which follows after;
By
Chika Maduakolam
Jan 14, 2015
SAME EVENT; DIFFERENT RESPONSES - CRITICAL TRAJECTORIES by Arikor Collins
By Legalnaija 9:53 AM
While the ink was yet to dry on this piece, I immediately was
forcefully torn between a confusing web of two different worlds; two diverse
emotions: hope and doubt. I hurriedly at the same time asked myself, how do I
feel in this very moment - am I happy or sad? Was this our dreams finally come
true? Vague and intense feelings of uneasiness washed over me. Dangling between
two different emotions, I set down penning this piece. Pictorially, I sought to
paint the true picture of what I was experiencing. The product was to picture
an orb helplessly and hopelessly oscillating, reminisce of my elementary
integrated science textbooks, from the pendulums of failure in leadership.
Arguably the grandest upcoming event in Nigeria's history, the 2015 general elections has in no small measure elicited diverse responses. Media report cards are significantly impacted with the activities of the two major Presidential candidates. From all indications, the Presidential elections - though, not the only slated election for the year- is the major and focal cause of concern. It is such because the occupier of the office of the Presidency, being the country's leader, symbolizes the whole country. The Presidential elections thus have attained a flagship status for all other electable positions. In the same manner that this piece elicited two conflicting reactions within me, the fast-coming general elections in Nigeria has also generated two different responses, meanwhile it is still the same event. The line of demarcation is very clear. Same event - different responses. What caused the difference?
Arguably the grandest upcoming event in Nigeria's history, the 2015 general elections has in no small measure elicited diverse responses. Media report cards are significantly impacted with the activities of the two major Presidential candidates. From all indications, the Presidential elections - though, not the only slated election for the year- is the major and focal cause of concern. It is such because the occupier of the office of the Presidency, being the country's leader, symbolizes the whole country. The Presidential elections thus have attained a flagship status for all other electable positions. In the same manner that this piece elicited two conflicting reactions within me, the fast-coming general elections in Nigeria has also generated two different responses, meanwhile it is still the same event. The line of demarcation is very clear. Same event - different responses. What caused the difference?
VOTE LEGALNAIJA IN NIGERIAN BLOG AWARDS
By Legalnaija 3:43 AM
The Legalnaija law blog is gunning for best blog in the ongoing Nigerian blog awards and we can't do it without you.
All you need to do at this time is;
1. Follow this link
http://nigerianblogawards.com/nominate2014.php and enter your name and email
2. Enter 'legalnaija.blogspot.com' for the ff categories-
- Best educational & instructional blog (Num 5)
- Best topical blog (Num 24)
- Best overal Nigerian blog (Num 27)
3. Submit application
4. Wait for and select the activation link sent to your email so your vote can be counted.
5. Tell everyone
Thanks so much, we are counting on you.
@legalnaija
-Legalnaija.blogspot.com
Jan 12, 2015
LIST OF LAWS EVERY NIGERIAN INVESTOR SHOULD NOTE
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Bet you have heard that the Nigerian economy is explosive right now and many corporations around the world from China to the Middle East
and Europe want a piece of the action. As a Legalnaija reader, we hope you are
part of this economic revolution and have here prepared a checklist on some of
the many relevant laws to pay attention to if you intend doing business in
Nigeria. These laws have corresponding agencies who regulate the law and ensure
compliance with its rules. The list of laws include;
Jan 7, 2015
PENALTY FOR ARSON UNDER THE LAW
By Legalnaija 9:31 AM
If you have ever been on the war path of an angry mob or
riot, you may have realised their penchant for burning things. Before an
observer can say the words “Jack Robinson”, cars, buildings, stores and other
valuable properties are already going up in smoke. Many a-times, hoodlums have
gone on rampage and vandalized and burnt lots of property. This craving to set
things on fire becomes worse when a mob is trying to serve justice on an
alleged offender, either a thief or gbomo-gbomo kidnapper. Petrol,
matches and an abandoned tyre always seem to appear from nowhere. It is no news
that mob justice is a crime and no one should participate in such act, we all are
guaranteed a right of fair hearing in the constitution and an alleged offender
should be reported to the police or to the appropriate channels of authority. But let’s concentrate on the burning side of
things and let me tell you a thing or two about arson.
Jan 6, 2015
PENALTY FOR DEALING IN STOLEN PROPERTY
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It is morally wrong to steal, whether its a million dollars
or just a few Naira notes. At least from the way I was raised, that is and the
Nigerian Criminal Code Act, CAP C38, LFN 2004 confirms same. Recently, I read
about a robbery syndicate who specialised in stealing cars and selling them off,
the members had been apprehended by the police and the person who disposed of
the cars for them was also arrested and prosecuted.
It is a crime to receive stolen or fraudulently obtained
property and such person may be found to be as guilty as the person who stole
the property in the first place. Thus, if a friend of yours steals or
fraudulently obtains a property and hands same over to you for safe keeping or
disposal, you will be liable and found guilty for being in possession of the
said item.
WELCOME TO 2015
By Legalnaija 5:08 AM
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Legalnaija will like to welcome everyone to the year 2015. Last
year was awesome for the blog, we had more articles than the previous year; a
lot more people visited the blog and many lawyers contributed to our goal of promoting
the rule of law in Nigeria by informing the public about their legal rights and
obligations. We hope you found the articles informative and interesting. Thanks
for reading, sharing and engaging in 2014 and hopefully, we will achieve more
together this year.
A lot of exciting legal issues will certainly be discussed
this year, the first being the coming elections in February, 2015. Hope you have
been reading our blog posts on electoral offences and have been sharing them
with your friends. Also we will be unveiling
our new website and invite you to participate in many interesting trends.
In a nutshell, we are taking our service up a notch and you
are in the centre of periscope. We hope to empower Nigerians like never before
with legal information and work together with more stakeholders and
organisations. We will however hate to leave you out of all our lovely plans,
therefore if you have anything you will like to share or comment about, pls
drop a mail @info@legalnaija.com or
contact us @legalnaija on any of our social media handles.
Looking forward to a great 2015 and wish you the best.
Cheers
For: Legalnaija
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