DIGITAL VIOLENCE AND PRIVACY: LEGAL REMEDIES FOR CYBERBULLYING AND IMAGE-BASED ABUSE — CURTAILING THE ONLINE HARASSMENT OF FEMALE LAWYERS UNDER NIGERIAN LAW | Lydia Ehisuoria Ohonsi, Esq.
Lydia Ehisuoria Ohonsi, Esq. Abstract The migration of professional and social life onto digital platforms has produced a corresponding migration of gendered violence in cyberspace. This article examines the Nigerian legal architecture governing cyberbullying and image-based abuse, with particular attention to the disproportionate online harassment experienced by female lawyers who maintain a public professional profile. It interrogates the adequacy of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2024, the Nigeria Data Protection Act …
ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S CONSENT AND THE STATUS OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA IN GARNISHEE PROCEEDINGS: ANTECEDENT CONTROVERSY, CURRENT REALITIES AND THE LIDAN ENGINEERING WATERSHED | Lydia Ehisuoria Ohonsi, LL.B., BL
Lydia Ehisuoria Ohonsi, LL.B., BL The enforcement of monetary judgments against the Nigerian Federal Government and its agencies has long been bedevilled by the consent requirement embedded in Section 84 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act, Cap. S6, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 (SCPA). At the heart of this legal struggle is the question of whether the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) qualifies as a ‘public officer’ under that provision, which would necessitate obtaining prior consent from the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) …
CELEBRATING HALF A DECADE OF LEGAL EXCELLENCE: THE AMICUS CURIAE 5TH ANNIVERSARY.
With profound humility, I have the honour of introducing the Amicus Curiae Tutorial Platform , a learning hub comprising lawyers, law graduates, Law School aspirants, and law students. The platform was founded on 9th March 2021 by my humble self during my tenure as President of the Law Students’ Association of Nigeria (LASAN), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Lagos State Chapter. Currently, our community boasts over 700 subscribers across various levels of legal training and practice. This year, on 9th March 2026, the Amicus…
CHARTING THE FUTURE OF LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP: THE NBA LAGOS EDITORIAL BOARD.
The 'Premier Branch' has always been the heartbeat of the Nigerian Bar, but the pulse of any great Bar lies in its intellectual depth. As Chairman of the NBA Lagos Branch Editorial Board, I am energised by the momentum we are building. Following our emergency strategy session on 28 February 2026, it is clear that our mandate transcends mere publication; we are here to set the global standard for legal discourse. I must commend the tireless energy of my Vice Chairman, Amb. Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq., and our Secretary, Henry Chukwu…
THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY MUST NOT BECOME A FERTILE GROUND FOR “ONE CHANCE” MURDERS.
What appears to be the disturbing return of “one chance” criminal operations in the Federal Capital Territory has, once again, plunged Abuja into grief. In separate but equally tragic incidents, Ms Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem, a nurse, and Princess Chigbo Mediatrix, our dear colleague, a lawyer and former Treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association Abuja Branch, lost their lives after falling victim to this deadly criminal enterprise. Their bodies were later discovered in different locations across the city. These were not faceless victims…
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BEYOND POSSESSION: HOW NIGERIAN COURTS DEFINE CHILD CUSTODY. | Lydia Ehisuoria Ohonsi, Esq.
The dissolution of a marriage marks a profound reconfiguration of a family's structure, but it does not dissolve the sacred responsibility towards the children of that union. In the ensuing legal contest over custody, the question of who is awarded the primary care of a child is one of the most consequential decisions a court can make. In Nigeria, while the Matrimonial Causes Act provides the statutory scaffolding, it is the superior courts—the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court—that have breathed life, meaning, and profound moral aut…
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THE DISTRICT PROSECUTION SCHEME UNDER THE ACJL 2015: PURPOSE, IMPACT, AND REFORMS. | Lydia Ehisuoria Ohonsi, Esq.
The District Prosecution Scheme is a strategic initiative by the Lagos State Ministry of Justice designed to enhance the criminal justice system by deploying state counsel to magistrate courts to vet charges before they are filed. This intervention aims to ensure that only cases with a sufficient evidential threshold proceed, thereby checking the abuse of prosecutorial power and reducing systemic congestion. The Genesis and Function of the District Prosecution Scheme The scheme was recommended by the Advisory Committee on the Review of Prose…
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN NBA IKORODU BRANCH, IDRIS KOLAWOLE THANY, ESQ. APPEALS LPDC DIRECTION TO THE SUPREME COURT. ACTIVATES AUTOMATIC STAY TO CONTINUE IN PRACTICE. - By Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.
PRESS RELEASE! ABUJA, NIGERIA – September 29, 2025 – I.K. Thany & Co. has announced the filing of a comprehensive 12-ground Notice of Appeal at the Supreme Court of Nigeria challenging the two-year suspension imposed on the firm's Principal Partner, Idris K. Thany, Esq., by the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee (LPDC). The filing of the appeal automatically activates a stay of execution , ensuring Mr. Thany's right to practice remains legally intact until the Supreme Court delivers its final judgment. Sec…
