Nigerian Law Forum

The rise of insecurity and the cry for state police in Nigeria The rise of insecurity in Nigeria has led to a public outcry for the need for state police as a means to curb insecurity. Some notable voices that...

Can a president be impeached in Nigeria? Can a president be impeached in Nigeria? Using constitutional law and precedents, this article provides a detailed answer to the question, 'Can a president be impeached in Nigeria?' and explains the procedure for impeachment...

Important Constitutional Rights Every Nigerian Should Know This article highlights 5 important constitutional rights every Nigerian should know. Constitutional rights are privileges which are enjoyed by citizens of different countries. In Nigeria, these rights are contained in the constitution1 and...

Is traditional marriage legal in Nigeria? Traditional marriage, also known as customary marriage or native marriage, is a type of marriage that is celebrated according to customs. Nigeria has a plural legal system that recognizes customary law and that is why...

In the case of Insp. Gabriel of the C.O.P. Monitoring Unit Lagos v Ukpabio & Ors the Nigerian Supreme Court had to determine whether the  Federal High Court has jurisdiction to entertain, hear and determine actions on fundamental human rights...

There are instances where suspects' relatives have reportedly been arrested. This often raises the question: can relatives be arrested in place of a suspect? It is illegal to arrest someone else in place of a suspect In Nigeria, by virtue of...

Nigeria is a common law jurisdiction by virtue of which a legally binding contract in Nigeria must contain the four elements of contract under common law. Below are the four elements of a legally binding contract under common law: Offer: In...

The right to a fair hearing is a fundamental principle of justice in Nigeria. Accordingly, a court decision made in breach of the right to a fair hearing might be set aside by an appellate court. Importance of the right...

The grounds for divorce in Nigeria can be found in the Nigerian Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 under sections 15 and 16. If you are a legal practitioner from another jurisdiction, you can refer to the said Act. The aim...

Abuse of Court process generally refers to frivolous proceedings. It usually results from the deliberate use of a court proceeding to harass or oppress a party. There is no exhaustive list of what constitutes an abuse of Court process. 'It...