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🚨 DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE RIGHTS WHEN YOU ARE ARRESTED?Did you know that being arrested does not mean you lose your c...
24/09/2026

🚨 DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE RIGHTS WHEN YOU ARE ARRESTED?

Did you know that being arrested does not mean you lose your constitutional rights?

Under Section 35 of the Nigerian Constitution, an arrested or detained person has the right to remain silent or avoid answering questions until after consulting a legal practitioner or another person of their choice.

The Constitution also provides that an arrested or detained person must be informed in writing, within 24 hours, of the facts and grounds for the arrest or detention, in a language they understand.

This does not mean that a person should resist arrest or obstruct the Police.

It means that you should understand your rights while remaining calm and cooperating lawfully.

If you are arrested:

✅ Ask why you are being arrested.
✅ Remain calm and do not physically resist.
✅ Ask to consult a lawyer.
✅ Do not sign documents you do not understand.

The lesson: Knowing your constitutional rights can help you handle an arrest properly.

🚔 DID YOU KNOW THAT OWING SOMEONE MONEY DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY MAKE YOU A CRIMINAL?Did you know that if you borrow money...
23/09/2026

🚔 DID YOU KNOW THAT OWING SOMEONE MONEY DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY MAKE YOU A CRIMINAL?

Did you know that if you borrow money from someone and fail to repay it, the failure to repay does not automatically turn the matter into a criminal case?

Where the dispute is simply about a loan, debt or breach of contract, the appropriate remedy may be a civil action for recovery of the money.

For example, if A lends B ₦2 million and B fails to repay when due, A cannot simply assume that B should be arrested merely because the money has not been paid.

However, if the circumstances disclose an actual criminal offence, such as fraud, that is different.

This is why it is important to distinguish between:

“This person owes me money.”

and

“This person has committed a criminal offence.”

They are not automatically the same thing.

If you are owed money, preserve your evidence, make a proper demand and consider the appropriate legal process for recovery.

The lesson: The Police investigate crime. They should not simply be used as a debt-collection agency.

📑 PROPERTY LAW TIP: SIGNING A DEED OF ASSIGNMENT IS NOT THE END OF THE TRANSACTIONBuying property and signing a Deed of ...
22/09/2026

📑 PROPERTY LAW TIP: SIGNING A DEED OF ASSIGNMENT IS NOT THE END OF THE TRANSACTION

Buying property and signing a Deed of Assignment is an important step, but there may still be further steps required to properly perfect the transaction.

Depending on the nature of the property and the transaction, issues such as Governor's Consent, registration and other title-perfection requirements may arise.

What should a buyer do?

Don't assume:

“I have signed the Deed, so everything is finished.”

Find out what requirements apply to that particular property and ensure the necessary perfection steps are completed.

Also, remember that perfecting a transaction does not replace the need to investigate the seller's title in the first place.

The lesson: First verify the title. Then document the transaction properly. Then take the necessary steps to perfect your interest.

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🏠 LANDLORD & TENANT LEGAL TIP: A LANDLORD CANNOT JUST THROW OUT A TENANTIf a tenancy has not lawfully come to an end, a ...
22/09/2026

🏠 LANDLORD & TENANT LEGAL TIP: A LANDLORD CANNOT JUST THROW OUT A TENANT

If a tenancy has not lawfully come to an end, a landlord generally cannot simply change the locks, remove the tenant's belongings or use force to recover possession.

The proper procedure depends on the type of tenancy, the terms of the agreement and the applicable tenancy law.

Where a tenancy is properly determined, the landlord may still need to serve the appropriate statutory notice before commencing proceedings for recovery of possession.

What should a landlord do?

✅ Check the tenancy agreement.
✅ Determine the type of tenancy.
✅ Serve the appropriate notice.
✅ Follow the required legal procedure if the tenant refuses to leave.

And for tenants: receiving a notice does not necessarily mean you can be physically evicted immediately.

The lesson: Recovery of possession should follow the law—not self-help.

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📜 LEGAL TIP: THE PERSON SELLING LAND TO YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW HOW THEY GOT ITOne of the biggest mistakes buyers make ...
22/09/2026

📜 LEGAL TIP: THE PERSON SELLING LAND TO YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW HOW THEY GOT IT

One of the biggest mistakes buyers make is looking only at the seller's current document.

You should also investigate the root of title—in simple terms, how ownership of the property moved from the original owner to the person now claiming to sell it.

If the seller acquired the property from someone else, you need to examine the transaction that gave the seller title.

What should you do?

Don't stop at:

❌ “He has a Deed.”
❌ “The agent said the land is genuine.”
❌ “The family knows him.”

Trace the title, conduct the appropriate searches and investigate whether the seller actually has the legal capacity to transfer the property.

The lesson: Before buying the land, find out how the seller became the owner.

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🏠 DID YOU KNOW THAT YOUR LANDLORD CANNOT SIMPLY EVICT YOU BY FORCE?Did you know that being behind on rent does not autom...
22/09/2026

🏠 DID YOU KNOW THAT YOUR LANDLORD CANNOT SIMPLY EVICT YOU BY FORCE?

Did you know that being behind on rent does not automatically give a landlord the right to change the locks, remove your belongings or physically throw you out?

Where a tenancy has not been lawfully determined, a landlord generally has to follow the applicable legal procedure to recover possession.

Even where the tenancy has come to an end, the landlord may still need to serve the appropriate notice and, where necessary, obtain a court order before recovering possession.

For example, a landlord cannot simply arrive at your apartment, remove your belongings and say:

“The house belongs to me, so leave now.”

The proper procedure depends on the type of tenancy, the tenancy agreement and the applicable law in the particular State.

The lesson: Owning a property does not give a landlord a licence to use force or self-help to remove a tenant.

🏠 LEGAL TIP: BEING A FAMILY MEMBER DOES NOT MEAN YOU CAN SELL FAMILY LANDIf a property is genuinely family property, one...
21/09/2026

🏠 LEGAL TIP: BEING A FAMILY MEMBER DOES NOT MEAN YOU CAN SELL FAMILY LAND

If a property is genuinely family property, one family member cannot simply sell it because the property is connected to the family.

Generally, the head of the family plays a central role in managing family property, while the principal members have an important role in major transactions such as a sale.

A sale by a person who has no authority to sell family property can be challenged and may be void.

What should a buyer do?

✅ Identify the recognised family head.
✅ Identify the principal members.
✅ Confirm how the family acquired the property.
✅ Confirm who is consenting to the sale.
✅ Investigate the title and any competing claims.

Don't simply accept: “I am a member of the family, so I can sell it.”

Authority to sell is just as important as the land itself.

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🏡 LEGAL TIP: NEVER PAY FOR LAND WITHOUT CHECKING THE TITLEA seller showing you a Deed of Assignment, survey plan or othe...
21/09/2026

🏡 LEGAL TIP: NEVER PAY FOR LAND WITHOUT CHECKING THE TITLE

A seller showing you a Deed of Assignment, survey plan or other document does not by itself mean the seller has good title.

Before paying, you should verify the seller's ownership and trace the root of title—in simple terms, how ownership of the property moved from the original owner to the person now claiming to sell it.

You should also investigate whether the property is affected by:

✅ Government acquisition
✅ Existing mortgages or encumbrances
✅ Litigation
✅ Previous transactions
✅ Competing claims
✅ Planning or other restrictions

A proper property search and due diligence can reveal problems that may not be obvious from inspecting the land physically.

What should a buyer do?

Don't rely only on the seller, agent or family member telling you that the land is “genuine.”

VERIFY THE TITLE BEFORE YOU PAY.

A cheap land deal can become an expensive legal problem when the title was never properly investigated.

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🚨 LEGAL TIP: THE POLICE ARE NOT DEBT COLLECTORSSomeone owing you money does not automatically make the matter a criminal...
20/09/2026

🚨 LEGAL TIP: THE POLICE ARE NOT DEBT COLLECTORS

Someone owing you money does not automatically make the matter a criminal case.

Where the dispute is purely about a debt, contract or other civil obligation, the Police are not supposed to be used simply to force the person to pay. Nigerian courts have repeatedly affirmed that the Police are not a debt-recovery agency.

What should you do instead?

✅ Keep your agreement and evidence of the debt.
✅ Make a formal demand for payment.
✅ If necessary, commence the appropriate civil proceedings for recovery.

However, if the facts disclose an actual criminal offence, that is different. The existence of a debt does not prevent the Police from investigating a genuine crime.

The lesson: Don’t turn a civil debt into a police matter simply because you want faster payment.

Have you seen someone use the Police to recover a private debt?

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The Dangote IPO has Nigerians behaving like they just acquired a seat on Dangote’s board. 😀Someone applies for a few sha...
17/09/2026

The Dangote IPO has Nigerians behaving like they just acquired a seat on Dangote’s board. 😀

Someone applies for a few shares and suddenly it is, “Our refinery.” “Our company.” “When are we paying dividends?”

Honestly, the excitement is understandable. But there is one small thing to remember before we all start calling ourselves shareholders.

Have you received your allotment yet?

Under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA), applying for shares and being allotted shares are two different stages.

Section 125(c) provides that where an application is wholly or partially accepted, the company shall “make an allotment to the applicant” and notify the applicant of the allotment and the number of shares allotted.

Section 126 also provides that “an allotment of shares made and notified to an applicant” constitutes the company’s acceptance of the applicant’s offer to purchase the shares.

So, if you applied for 100 shares, don’t automatically assume you are getting all 100.

You could get 100. You could get fewer. Or you could receive a rejection notification.

In simple terms:

You apply → your application is processed → shares are allotted → you are notified of your allotment.

So enjoy the memes, but wait for the allotment before you start calculating your Dangote dividends.

For now, we are applicants. After allotment, we can settle the matter of who is a shareholder.

Did you know that applying for shares does not guarantee that you will receive the number of shares you applied for?

Let me know what you think in the comments, and if this was helpful, like, comment and share so someone else can learn too.

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