Legal Principles

19/06/2025

Writing a Will Is Not a Death Sentence, It's Wisdom.

In Nigeria, many people shy away from writing a Will because of the belief that it's an invitation to death as if planning your estate means you're ready to die. But the truth is, writing a Will does not hasten death. It prepares you for life beyond now.

Every responsible person whether wealthy or not should have a Will. It's not just for the rich. It's basically for:

*Protecting your children and spouse

*Ensuring your wishes are respected

*Preventing family conflicts and legal battles

Dying without a Will means the law decides what happens to your property and not you.

Let’s change the narrative. Writing a Will is not a curse. It’s a gift of peace to your loved ones.

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19/06/2025

Why You Should Write a Will Today

Death is inevitable, but confusion over your estate doesn't have to be. A Will is a simple but powerful legal document that ensures your wishes are respected after your passing.

Without a Will, your loved ones may face delays, disputes, or costly legal battles. The law will decide who gets what and it may not be what you would have wanted.

Writing a Will:

*Protects your family and dependents

*Ensures your property goes to the right people

*Allows you to appoint guardians for your children

*Gives peace of mind while you're still alive

Don't leave your legacy to chance. Write a Will today.

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26/05/2025

A fundamental principle of law is impeded in a Latin Maxim “Ignorantia juris non excusat” – Ignorance of the law is no excuse.

This principle means that a person cannot escape liability simply because they were unaware that their actions were against the law. Whether in criminal or civil matters, every person is presumed to know the law, and this presumption is strict in Nigerian jurisprudence.

It's often used to prevent people from avoiding legal consequences by claiming they didn’t know the law existed.

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25/05/2025

The Right to Remain Silent – Section 35(2) of the 1999 Constitution

Many Nigerians don’t realize this, but:

You have a constitutional right to remain silent when arrested.

What the Law Says:

Under Section 35(2) of the Nigerian Constitution:

“Any person who is arrested or detained shall have the right to remain silent or avoid answering any question until after consultation with a legal practitioner or any other person of his choice.”

What This Means:

You don’t have to speak to the police or make any statement after arrest unless you’ve spoken to your lawyer.

Any confession made without legal advice or under duress can be challenged in court.

Why It Matters:

This right protects people from self-incrimination and from being coerced into confessions — a common issue in Nigerian police practices.

18/05/2025

The importance of writing a Will cannot be overemphasised.

Why Every Nigerian Needs a Will A will is a legal document that lets you decide what happens with your estate after you die. Yet, according to a recent survey, about 4 in 5 Nigerians don’t have a w…

12/05/2025

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13/04/2025

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12/07/2023

You sabi say Law get two ogbonge principles?

Na the law say everybody get the right to "fair hearing", and fair hearing mean say the matter wey com before the law court, even person wey no get anything to do with the matter wey just dey observe go conclude say the court treat the party wey dey before the court with fairness. And the court no just end there but e do everything wey d Law don formulate as Legal Rules.

The koko of the matter be say nobody go fit say the court don give fair hearing if e no follow this two(2) ogbonge principles of natural justice wey the law provide: Dem call am for Latin Maxim wey include;
1. Audi Alteram Partem and
2. Nemo Judex Incasasua

No worry about how to pronounce the two principles wey dey for up. The first one wey be "Audi Alteram Partem" mean say "hear the other side". E mean say dem no fit say Dem give you fair hearing if Dem no allow or no gree give you the opportunity to hear from you make you sef defend your self first and call witness if you go like call anybody to defend you for court. Even sef God no condemn Adam for the Garden of Edem until God give am the opportunity to talk for himself so why court or anybody go come give judgement wen e never hear from you?

The second one wey be "Nemo Judex in casasua" simply mean say "make nobody be Judge in his own case". E mean say make person no decide for matter wey himself get interest in one way or the other. If the matter concern your family member, friends or anybody wey connect to you or even sef if na your own matter, the law dey talk say make you no sit-down for the matter, say make you wash your hand with soap and water from the matter so that you no go dey bias and you no go dey support anybody.

So now you know the two ogbonge pillars wey dey hold law for court and anywhere wey Dem dey take decision. If Dem no gree follow this two pillars wey we don talk about abeg you sef no gree until Dem do justice.