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THE DIGITAL TRIBUNAL: DEFAMATION, CYBER-ACCUSATIONS, AND THE LAW IN SOCIAL MEDIA NIGERIA | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq. (De Dominus Litis)
Introduction In contemporary Nigeria, the smartphone has transformed every citizen into a broadcaster, publisher, and, frequently, a self-appointed judge. From viral WhatsApp group chat forwards and ‘call-out’ culture on X (formerly Twitter) to public accusations aired on Instagram and Facebook (Meta), the internet has become a sprawling court of public opinion. However, the speed with which information travels online often outstrips legal awareness. Many internet users operate under the mistaken belief that digital spaces are lawless fron…
THE AI-POWERED ADVOCATE: BALANCING INNOVATION, ETHICS, AND THE GREEN PEN DOCTRINE | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq. (De Dominus Litis)
Introduction The legal profession is built on tradition, strict adherence to precedent, and the painstaking crafting of language. From the meticulous drafting of property covenants to complex corporate compliance briefs, the traditional lawyer's toolkit has long relied on physical volumes, leather-bound law reports, and hours of manual transcription. Today, however, the landscape is shifting. Artificial intelligence has firmly crossed the threshold into the legal ecosystem. For the modern Nigerian practitioner, the question is no lon…
PROFESSOR ESOIMEME MAKES THE LIST FOR 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL MEN LEADERS IN GOVERNANCE, RISK, COMPLIANCE (GRC) AND FINANCIAL CRIME PREVENTION IN NIGERIA
In a recent announcement by the GRC & FinCrime Prevention Awards & Summit, Professor Esoimeme has been recognised on the 2024 list of the Top 50 Men Leaders in Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Financial Crime Prevention. The recognition was officially unveiled in celebration of International Men's Day. The prestigious list honours 50 outstanding men who are driving excellence in the GRC and financial crime prevention sectors globally. According to the announcement, the featured leaders were selected for showcasing innov…
STATEMENT BY DR CHARLES DIOHA, CHAIRMAN, NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION, ANAOCHA BRANCH: EFCC HAS NO GENERAL STATUTORY POWER TO REGULATE LEGAL PRACTITIONERS’ PROFESSIONAL FEES
My attention has been drawn to a statement attributed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), warning legal practitioners against charging their clients professional fees in foreign currencies and threatening prosecution for doing so. The statement was reportedly made following a meeting between officials of the EFCC Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 and the NBA Lagos Task Force on Illegal Practice of Law. As Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Anaocha Branch, I consider it necessary to state that the EFCC must distinguish its…
POSTPARTUM PSYCHOSIS: RECOGNISE THE EMERGENCY, SAVE A LIFE | Dr Weriwoyingipre Silver Yeibake
Dr Weriwoyingipre Silver Yeibake The period after childbirth is often filled with joy, relief and new responsibilities. It can also be physically exhausting, emotionally demanding and overwhelming. Many mothers become tearful, irritable, anxious or unusually sensitive in the first few days after delivery. This is often called the "baby blues" and usually improves with rest, reassurance and family support. However, some mothers develop a much more serious condition called postpartum psychosis . This is a rare but severe mental-heal…
