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When a dying man speaks, the court pays attention
In Nigeria, truth does not always come dressed in fine grammar. Sometimes, it comes in a shout.
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The fear many Nigerians have about court judgments
In Nigeria, one of the most common fears people express when they hear that someone has lost…
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When the judge says ‘In Chambers’, should Nigerians be worried?
In Nigeria, we have mastered the art of suspicion. Tell a crowd that a matter will be…
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When a cheque becomes a crime
In Nigeria, we sometimes treat cheques as polite gestures or a way of saying, “Don’t worry, the…
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Traffic offences, FRSC, LASTMA, and the Nigerian motorist
On Nigerian roads, the law often arrives before the offence. Sometimes it arrives in reflective jackets. Sometimes…
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How ordinary Nigerians fall into criminal trouble over debts and business disputes
By the time the police van screeches to a halt, most Nigerians have already lost the argument…