Justice Chambers

REVENGE PORN: IS IT CRIMINAL OR NOT?                                           source “… private sexual images or films showing a particular person that are put on the internet by a former partner of that person, as an attempt to punish or harm them.” The incessant re-occurrence of revenge porn in this age of social media calls for more awareness as to the rights of the victims and the consequences of such actions to the offenders. One of the many important roles of Law in a society is protecting and ensuring the rights of people in the given society. Likewise, to regulate the behavior of members of the society. As such, Section 37 of the 1999 constitution guarantees one of such rights, which is the right to privacy, providing that, “the privacy of citizens, their homes, correspondence, telephone conversations and telegraphic communications is hereby guaranteed.” The mora...

REPORT FOR NMMC 2023.  DAY 1 Day one of the programs began at exactly 10:30 am at the Old Moot Court, OAU. The competing schools, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Redeemers University and the host university, Obafemi Awolowo University, arrived and settled down, and the judges, Mr Akinkunmi and Mr Alabi, arrived. They admonished the team and gave them the instructions for the competition, and the competition started.  The first argument is better the human rights society V Federal Republic of Zazoo and the Zazoo electoral commission. The lawyers for the plaintiff, T. T Osho and his partner, O. E Koya from Olabisi Onabanjo University, announced their appearance. In contrast, Olaposi I. D and Oyebode K. A from Obafemi Awolowo University announced the Defendants. The suit was instituted by the Human Rights Commission due to the illegal means the Zazoo electoral commission had done the election. Before the election, the electoral commission promised...

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 ...

ACTIO PERSONALIS MORITUR CUM PERSONA Actio personalis moritur cum persona is a Latin legal maxim that means "a personal action dies with the person". It is a principle of law that applies to claims made by or against an individual, particularly in cases of personal injury or death. In essence, it means that a cause of action that a person has against another individual or entity ends upon the death of the person who has the cause of action. In Nigeria, the principle of Actio personalis moritur cum persona is enshrined in the Limitation Law of various states. This principle applies to personal injury claims, medical malpractice claims, and other types of tort claims. It is important to note that this principle only applies to claims that are based on personal injury or death. The rationale behind the Actio personalis moritur cum persona principle is to prevent individuals from making claims that are based on the injuries or death of another person. This is because ...

PRO BONO Pro bono is a Latin phrase that means "for the public good." In legal terms, pro bono work refers to legal services that are provided free of charge or at a reduced rate for those who cannot afford it. Pro bono work is an important aspect of the legal profession, as it helps to ensure that everyone has access to justice, regardless of their financial situation. In Nigeria, pro bono work is becoming increasingly popular as more lawyers and law firms recognize the importance of providing legal services to those who need it most. The concept of pro bono work is not new to Nigeria. In fact, the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria was established in 1976 to provide free legal services to indigent persons in Nigeria. The Council has been instrumental in providing legal assistance to those who cannot afford it, and has helped to ensure that justice is served for all. In addition, many lawyers and law firms in Nigeria have taken it upon themselves to provide pro bono s...