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THE RADIANT JUSTICE CHAMBERS, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY Guinness World Records (GWR) is a reference book published every year in different languages around the world published every year, which gives all the records achieved in a very wide range of fields and activities. For example, the names of the oldest, tallest, richest and fastest people in the world are all given. It was first published in 1955 by the Guinness Brewery in Ireland and has since become one of the world’s most well-known and frequently read reference books. Since the World Guinness Records was introduced globally not much is known about Nigerians that have been able to break records or make it to the Guinness World Records. We only hear of European, American and Asian country coming out top on the Guinness World Records. However, in the few months that has been spent in this year 2023, three Nigerians have become holders in the Guinness World Records; Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly know...

NEMO DEBET BIS VEXARI PRO UNA ET EADEM CAUSA Nemo debet bis vexari pro una et eadem causa is a Latin legal maxim that means "no one ought to be tried or punished twice for the same offence". This principle is also known as the double jeopardy clause , and it is a fundamental aspect of criminal law in Nigeria and around the world. The principle of Nemo debet bis vexari pro una et eadem causa is designed to protect individuals from being subject to multiple prosecutions for the same crime. The double jeopardy clause ensures that once an individual has been acquitted or convicted of a crime, they cannot be tried again for the same offence. This principle is important because it helps to prevent individuals from being subject to harassment, abuse of legal process, and other forms of injustice. In Nigeria, the principle of Nemo debet bis vexari pro una et eadem causa is enshrined in Section 36(9) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended)...

UBERRIMA FIDES Uberrima fides is a legal principle that originated in English law and has since been adopted in Nigerian law. It is a Latin phrase that means "utmost good faith" and is an essential aspect of contract law in Nigeria, particularly in the insurance industry. In Nigeria, the principle of Uberrima fides is most commonly used in insurance contracts. It requires both the insurer and the insured to act in good faith and disclose all relevant information to each other. This principle ensures that both parties have a full and accurate understanding of the risks involved in the insurance contract. In practice, the principle of Uberrima fides requires the insured to provide all relevant information to the insurer when applying for insurance. This includes information about the insured's personal history, the value of the insured property, and any other relevant information that could affect the insurance contract. The insurer, in turn, must provide clear ...