Can Police or Security Agencies Search or Confiscate Your Phone in Nigeria? Short answer: Not arbitrarily. Nigerian law protects privacy and requires law enforcement agencies to follow constitutional and statutory procedures before they can search your phone or keep it. Agencies can seize devices in certain investigations, but they must follow due process, usually a…
When “I Do” Becomes “I Don’t”: Can You Sue for a Broken Promise to Marry in Nigeria? by Emma Moe A broken engagement can feel like a devastating personal betrayal — but does the law offer a remedy when someone promises to marry and then refuses? In Nigeria, the courts have long treated an agreement…
When a Woman Collects Transport Money and Doesn’t Show Up A common online debate in Nigeria: A man sends a woman money for transport, but she never visits and spends it. Is that fraud, theft, or just poor conduct? Let’s look at what the Nigerian law actually says. ⚖️ What the Law Says Under Nigerian…
Denigrating & Damaging Reputation in Nigeria: The Legal Implications of False Posts on Social Media By Emma Moe | October 2025 In today’s digital Nigeria, reputation can be built or broken with a single post. The rise of influencers and online commentators has created new avenues for publicity but also for reputational harm. Many individuals…
Does a Husband’s Consent Matter Before a Male Doctor Treats His Wife? — A Nigerian Legal Summary In Nigerian society, questions around gender, medical ethics, and spousal authority often intersect, especially when a male doctor attends to a married woman. The issue many ask is: must a husband consent before a male doctor treats his…
