BREAKING: THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PASSES THE NEW CYBERCRIMES ACT 2025 INTO LAW.
The new Cybercrimes Act 2025 has officially been enacted by the National Assembly under the Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This means every provision in the Cybercrimes Act (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) is now fully binding and enforceable across Nigeria. If you’re an online user, content creator, or admin of any digital platform (WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, etc.), you must know what this law says — because ignorance will not be an excuse. Key Offences Under the Cybercrimes Act 1. Unauthorised Access (Section 3): Accessing someone else…
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THE CONUNDRUM OF PATERNITY FRAUD: A LEGAL AND SOCIAL ANALYSIS | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.
The issue of paternity is foundational to family law, affecting matters of inheritance, identity, and maintenance. Paternity fraud, where a mother knowingly misidentifies a man as the biological father of her child, creates profound legal and emotional turmoil. While the request for a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test can be a source of conflict, it should be viewed not as an accusation, but as a definitive tool for establishing truth, offering a faithful mother an opportunity to affirm her integrity. Legal Framework on Paternity in Nigeria In …
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THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN THE PREVENTION OF PAEDIATRIC RAPE.
Parents play a crucial role in the prevention of paediatric rape and child sexual abuse. Their involvement can significantly reduce the risk of such incidents occurring. Here are several key aspects of how parents can help prevent paediatric rape: Open Communication: Parents should encourage open and honest discussions about body autonomy, consent, and personal boundaries. This helps children understand what is acceptable and what is not. Education on Safe and Unsafe Touch: Teaching children about safe and unsafe touch can empower them to reco…
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CHILD (PAEDIATRIC) RAPE - A GROWING CONCERN IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
A serious problem that impacts children all over the world, child or paediatric rape is especially concerning in developing nations. In addition to violating children's rights, this horrible crime has long-lasting effects on victims, families, and communities in terms of psychology, society, and the economy. Raising awareness and promoting successful preventive and intervention techniques require an understanding of the difficulties underlying paediatric rape in developing nations. Paediatric rape is a form of child sexual abuse in which…
THE MATTERS OF THE NIGERIAN BAR BLOG WISHES HER READERS HAPPY NEW MONTH AND HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY.
Happy Independence Day to you all our fellow readers. Nigeria at 63; the fact that you saw it happen with your eyes is enough reason to be grateful to God this day. We want to implore you to continue to pray for our country, Nigeria, and thread amongst others with love and peace as every one of our actions counts towards creating a better Nigeria. We pray that as we celebrate in a double portion today - the new month and Independence Day - you will experience a double portion of testimony, peace, and blessings. Also, we want to assure you that…
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PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON MONDAY, JUNE 12TH, SIGNED THE STUDENT LOAN BILL INTO LAW.
The Student Loan Bill is a bill for an act to provide easy access to higher education for Nigerians through interest-free loans from Nigerian Education Bank established in this Act with a view to provide education for all Nigerians and for related matters sponsored by Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila. To download the Bill, kindly click the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fjAXTu2FFWRUnx5QU_S_a1hm1bqPHJ6h/view?usp=drivesdk The Student Loan Bill mentioned above was signed into law by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola…
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PRESIDENT BUHARI'S FAREWELL SPEECH.
FAREWELL SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA. My fellow Nigerian brothers, sisters and friends of Nigeria. 2. I address you today, in my last assignment as a democratically elected President of our great and well-endowed nation, with a deep sense of gratitude to God, a great deal of appreciation to the Nigerian people and a modest sense of fulfilment. 3. Today we mark and celebrate another peaceful transition of power from one elected government to another in our steady marc…
GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU’S SPEECH TO THE PEOPLE OF LAGOS STATE ON THE LEKKI TOLLGATE INCIDENT – DELIVERED ON TUESDAY 30 NOVEMBER, 2021.
My dear good people of Lagos State, It is with great sense of responsibility that I address you today on the reactions that have trailed the release of the #EndSARS Judicial Panel of Inquiry Report submitted to me two weeks ago, and how it has played out in public discourse since then. I believe — and have always been vocal about this — that we owe it to you, the people of Lagos, to constantly speak and engage with you. In easy times, in difficult circumstances, we will never shy away from making our case to you, while also ensuring that we …
POPULAR YOUNG LAWYER, DESMOND ORISEWEZIE, CONGRATULATES NIGERIA AT 61, CALLS FOR CAUTION.
I must start by congratulating Nigerians on the occasion of her 61st Independence Celebration. Many may not see the essence of celebrating today probably because Nigeria is faced with several challenges. Infact, for our country to attain its full potentials would mean that great efforts must be made by Government and citizens to put the nation on a return journey to prosperity. This journey is of course one that youths must participate actively in. Furthermore, security of lives and properties is constitutionally stated to be the primary purpo…
NIGERIAN 61ST INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY: NIGERIAN LEADERS, WAKE UP TO YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES! | EWENODE O. WILLIAM ESQ
Today, Nigeria is 61 years after attaining independence from her Colonial master, Britain. Just like several other Countries across the World that became independent from Britain in that era, Nigeria cannot claim that she is in league with some of those Countries that have attained the height of being described as developing Country today. Many Nigerians have agreed that the bane of the Country is her Political Leaders across board and this seem to be correct because, like the family, the failure of the family tree is not attributed to the chi…