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...
I have a houseboy/girl, am I breaking the law? There is currently no law in Nigeria specifically regulating domestic staff. However there are a few things you need to be aware of. Firstly, how old is your houseboy/girl? If s/he is less than 18 years old, then the...
How to Become a Senator in Nigeria The 1999 Constitution provides the requirements necessary for an individual to be able to run for the Office of a Senator in Nigeria. These are briefly discussed below: Citizenship – The first and most important is that the...
Who is a Local Government Councillor? A Local Government Councillor is a member of the Local Government Council who participates in the decision-making of the Council and represents the local community in that decision making. He also contributes to the strategic...
The Process for Amending the Constitution in Nigeria Section 9(2) of the 1999 Constitution deals with the process by which any amendment of the Constitution can be carried. The Section provides that there are separate requirements that must be met to alter the...
For most people, hiring a lawyer is one of those things they wish they never have to go through, it’s a big commitment…employing another individual to represent your interests adequately and ensure that whatever reason you employed them for, is resolved quickly and...
