Citizens' Gavel's BlogCHILD AND SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE ORDER IN DIVORCE PROCEEDING.A lack of child or spousal maintenance forms one of the most consistent reliefs sought by an aggrieved spouse during a divorce or a marital…3 min read·May 22, 2024----
Citizens' Gavel's BlogRIGHT TO FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION IN NIGERIA: AN EXAMPLE OF THE CHINESE SUPERMARKET IN ABUJADiscrimination is a public health-related matter. It leads to a cascade of stress-related, emotional, physical and behavioural changes…4 min read·May 15, 2024----
Citizens' Gavel's BlogWHY YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY AS A BUSINESS OWNER.Starting a business is a multi-step process that can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Whether you are starting on your own or…3 min read·May 8, 2024----
Citizens' Gavel's BlogLIKE PILATE, AREA COURT WASHED ITS HANDS OFF THE ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN THE FCT…In the early days of May 2024, we sighted the below attached circular dated 23rd April 2024 that directed all Hon Judges of Upper/Grade 1…5 min read·May 6, 2024----
Citizens' Gavel's BlogTHE THIN LINE BETWEEN REMARRYING AND THE CRIME OF BIGAMY.Are you planning to say “I do” for the first time? Do you know if your proposed spouse is legally married to someone else in Nigeria? Not…3 min read·Apr 24, 2024----
Citizens' Gavel's BlogBAIL IN NIGERIA: FACTS AND FALLACIESBail is the temporary release of an accused person awaiting the final determination of their matter, premised on a number of conditions to…2 min read·Apr 15, 2024----
Citizens' Gavel's BlogBREAKING DOWN THE RE-ENACTED STUDENT LOAN ACT, 2024.Last week, while social media buzzed about cross-dressing, DNA and celebrity drama in Nigeria, President Tinubu made a significant stride…3 min read·Apr 10, 2024----
Citizens' Gavel's BlogCYBERBULLYING: NUANCES AND IMPLICATIONS.The age-old menace of bullying has morphed into the pervasive phenomenon of cyberbullying. Today’s digital landscape, fueled by access to…4 min read·Apr 3, 2024----
Citizens' Gavel's Blog10 PRACTICAL STEPS TO TAKE IN THE FACE OF POLICE EXTORTION IN NIGERIA.Police extortion remains a persistent issue in Nigeria. Across Nigeria, ordinary people just trying to get by face daily harassment from…3 min read·Mar 27, 2024----
Citizens' Gavel's BlogBUDGET PADDING IN NIGERIA: THE WHAT, LEGAL PROVISIONS, AND PREVENTION.WHAT IS BUDGET PADDING?2 min read·Mar 20, 2024----