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…

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…