HUMAN RIGHTS / CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Mob violence does not begin with the first blow. It grows through silence, applause, viral reposts and a culture that turns another person’s suffering into entertainment. Ibee Mbaya’s death demands accountability not only from those directly involved, but from a society that has normalised jungle justice.

FAMILY LAW / PATERNITY & DNA

A DNA result can overturn years of trust, responsibility and family identity. Yet Nigerian law still offers no dedicated framework for resolving alleged paternity deception quickly, privately and with the child’s welfare at the centre.

ENTERTAINMENT LAW / INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

A record deal can fund the dream or quietly take control of it. Before signing, every artiste must understand who owns the masters, how royalties are calculated, when advances are recovered and whether there is a genuine way out.

LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT / OIL & GAS

The Dangote–PENGASSAN dispute exposed a difficult question at the heart of Nigeria’s oil industry: can the country protect major private investment without weakening the workers whose labour keeps the sector running?

Human Rights/Civil Justice

When civil court orders are enforced through police arrest rather than due process, the law becomes a tool of intimidation. This article examines why Sowore’s detention amounted to unlawful self-help and a serious threat to constitutional liberty.

Labour & Employment / Digital Economy

From ride-hailing drivers to online freelancers, platform workers are powering Nigeria’s digital economy. Yet many remain too “independent” to receive traditional labour protections and too dependent on digital platforms to negotiate fair terms alone.