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THE WEIGHT OF SILK: A SALUTATION TO THE INNER BAR’S NEWEST CUSTODIANS | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq. (De Dominus Litis)
There is an unspoken atmosphere that fills the room whenever a lawyer steps into the Silk. It is not merely the lustre of the gown or the privilege of front-row seating before the Bench. It is the undeniable aura of a journey forged in sleepless nights, endless briefs, fierce advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law. To attain the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) is to prove oneself in the furnace of legal practice. It is the ultimate testament to grit, intellect, and character. Today, my heart swells with immense …
THE GRAND MIRAGE OF DOMESTIC SERVICE: WHY A GATEMAN IS NOT A SWISS ARMY KNIFE UNDER NIGERIAN LABOUR LAW | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.
Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq. There is a recurring hazard in urban Nigerian affluence: the blurring of lines between employing domestic help and running a modern-day feudal estate. It is easy for an employer sitting in a highbrow residence to treat an employment contract as a blank canvas of multitasking convenience. However, when viral court skits playfully spotlight a gateman juggling seven different roles—acting simultaneously as a security guard, dog handler, gardener, houseboy, and errand runner for a fraction of fair compensation—they stri…
