Belief in witchcraft or juju is deeply rooted in many cultures, particularly across Africa. Despite its social and spiritual significance, modern courts do not recognize witchcraft as a supernatural fact. Instead, the law focuses strictly on verifiable actions and legally admissible evidence. Is Witchcraft or Juju a Crime? In most common-law jurisdictions, including Nigeria, the…
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…
