Why do Nigerian Lawyers wear Wigs and Black Gowns?

Why do Nigerian Lawyers wear Wigs and Black Gowns?

Ever wondered why Nigerian lawyers wear those black robes/gowns and white wigs when they appear in court? Well wonder no more, this blog is going to explain the history behind the practice. So this is how it started – after the British colonized Nigeria, we...

Why is ‘Lady Justice’ in front of Nigerian courts?

In front of every Judicial building and all the courts in Nigeria, you will see a statue or picture of a blind folded woman, with a sword in one hand, and scales in another. Ever wondered who she is and what she represents? Well wonder no more; LawPàdí will educate...
5 Latin Expressions Nigerian Lawyers love to use

5 Latin Expressions Nigerian Lawyers love to use

If there’s one thing a Nigerian lawyer loves to do, it’s to show off! They show off in many ways, but by far the favourite way they do this is by interspersing their conversations with latin terms (and also using big grammar like ‘interspersing’). Latin terms are a...
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