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CAN POLICE ARREST YOU EVEN WHEN THEY HAVE NO EVIDENCEIf the police search for evidence and find nothing can they still a...
26/08/2026

CAN POLICE ARREST YOU EVEN WHEN THEY HAVE NO EVIDENCE

If the police search for evidence and find nothing can they still arrest the person?

The simple answer is: YES an arrest can happen even before the police have found evidence

But wait! This does NOT mean the police can arrest anybody they like

The police do not always need to have the full evidence in their hands before making an arrest.

For example imagine someone reports to the police:
Mr. John stole my phone.

The police may investigate the matter and have reasonable grounds to suspect John.

Even if they have not yet recovered the phone or found the final evidence they may arrest John for the purpose of investigation, provided the arrest is legally justified.

But there is an important limit.

The police cannot simply say we suspect you and keep you in detention without proper reason.

There must be a lawful basis for the arrest.

And remember this:

Being arrested does NOT mean you are guilty

An arrest is only part of the investigation. The police still have to investigate the allegation and gather evidence

If the investigation does not establish a case against you, you should not be kept in custody indefinitely simply because the police are still looking for evidence

Also the police must respect the person's constitutional rights including the right to remain silent and the right to consult a legal practitioner

So if the police arrest you and you say:

But you haven't found any evidence against me!

That statement alone does not automatically make the arrest illegal.

The real question is:

Was there a lawful and reasonable basis for the arrest?

That is why it is important to know your rights

ARREST ≠ GUILT

The police can investigate you

The police can arrest you where the law permits it.

But the police cannot punish you because they suspect you committed a crime.

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Someone asked me this:"My landlord increased my yearly rent by 50% I told him I can only afford a 25% increase but he re...
25/08/2026

Someone asked me this:

"My landlord increased my yearly rent by 50% I told him I can only afford a 25% increase but he refused and told me to look for another place if I cannot afford the new rent

My rent is about to expire, and I want to know if I have any legal right to ask my landlord to give me 1-2 months to prepare financially and pack out.

He gave me the notice of the rent increase 6 months before my rent will expire.

So can I legally demand extra 1-2 months after my rent expires before I move out?"

This is a very important question because many tenants face situations like this.

Check the comment section to know what the law says.

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I saw this question and honestly… my brain needed to sit down first 😂"If another man sleeps with a woman who is living w...
25/08/2026

I saw this question and honestly… my brain needed to sit down first 😂

"If another man sleeps with a woman who is living with a man and that woman has a child for the man she lives with is that a crime?

Ah! 😭😂

Before we start calling the police let's understand something:

Cheating, betrayal and bad behaviour are not same thing as a criminal offence

A person can do something morally wrong, destroy a relationship, break someone’s heart and still not have committed a crime

The big question is:

What does the law of that country say?

Because the law is not based on
Ah! This thing is very wicked!

The law asks:

Which law did you break?

So before we drag the man to the police station call the village elders or organise a family meeting with 47 people…

Let's first check the law

And please don't confuse this is wrong with this is a criminal offence

They are not always the same thing

What do you think?

Is this simply cheating and betrayal or can there be a situation where the law treats it as a crime?

Let’s discuss

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Someone asked me this question: "Pekky legal does a landlord have the right to give me notice before my rent is due? My ...
25/08/2026

Someone asked me this question: "Pekky legal does a landlord have the right to give me notice before my rent is due? My rent will be due on September 24 but my landlord is insisting that I must leave the house by October 3. Is that actually allowed? Can a landlord give a tenant just 9 days to vacate after the rent becomes due or is there a proper notice that must be given first?"

Me: Now this is where it gets interesting, rent is due on September 24… and the landlord is saying: "October 3 pack your things and leave!'
Wait o! So between September 24 and October 3 the tenant should pay rent, pack belongings, find another house, negotiate with a new landlord, move and probably still have time to say goodbye to the neighbours? 😂

But seriously what does the law say?

🔸 Does a landlord have the right to give such notice before rent is due?

🔸 How much notice is a tenant supposed to receive?

🔸 Does it depend on the type of tenancy?

Check the comment section to hear what the law says👇

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IS IT A CRIME TO SLEEP WITH SOMEONE'S WIFE? Imagine a married woman willingly sleeps with another manCan that man be arr...
24/08/2026

IS IT A CRIME TO SLEEP WITH SOMEONE'S WIFE?

Imagine a married woman willingly sleeps with another man

Can that man be arrested simply because she is married?

The answer is not always yes

In many parts of Nigeria adultery is not generally treated as a criminal offence especially under the Criminal Code

However the law is different in some Northern parts of Nigeria where the Penal Code and in some places Sharia law applies adultery is treated a criminal offence in those circumstances

So before saying sleeping with another man's wife is a crime you need to ask:

Which law applies and where did it happen?

But remember something can be morally wrong without automatically being a criminal offence

What do you think?

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Being invited to the police station does not mean you should rush to say everything without thinkingHere are some things...
24/08/2026

Being invited to the police station does not mean you should rush to say everything without thinking

Here are some things you should know:

1. Know why you are there
Ask why you are being invited or questioned. Do not be afraid to ask

2. Tell the truth
Do not lie exaggerate or create a story just to protect yourself or someone else

3. Read your statement carefully
Before signing read everything maake sure it is exactly what you said if there is a mistake ask for it to be corrected

4. Do not sign a statement you do not understand. If you cannot read or understand it properly ask that it be explained to you

6. Do not sign a blank paper never allow anyone to tell you to sign a blank document or a statement you have not read

6. Remember that your statement can be used as evidence so take your time and be careful with what you say

The police station is not the place to panic know your rights and be careful with your words

Have you ever been asked to make a statement at a police station? What happened?

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WHAT DOES PRIMA FACIE MEAN?Have you ever heard a lawyer say There is a prima facie case and wondered what it means?Prima...
23/08/2026

WHAT DOES PRIMA FACIE MEAN?

Have you ever heard a lawyer say There is a prima facie case and wondered what it means?

Prima facie is a Latin expression that means at first sight or on the face of it

In simple English it means that the evidence presented is enough at first look to suggest that something may be true or that a person may have a case to answer

Example:
A person is accused of stealing a phone CCTV footage shows the person taking the phone

At first sight this may be prima facie evidence that the person stole the phone

But remember: prima facie does not mean the person has been found guilty It only means there is enough evidence at that stage to require the person to answer the allegation

So whenever you hear prima facie case think:

There is enough evidence on the face of it to proceed but the final decision has not yet been made

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YOUR FATHER DIED YOU ARE HIS FIRST SON DOES THAT MEAN EVERYTHING HE LEFT BEHIND NOW BELONGS TO YOU?Not so fast!This is o...
23/08/2026

YOUR FATHER DIED YOU ARE HIS FIRST SON DOES THAT MEAN EVERYTHING HE LEFT BEHIND NOW BELONGS TO YOU?

Not so fast!

This is one of those family matters that can cause serious fights after the death of a father

Imagine this:

A man has 3 wives and 10 children.

He dies and leaves behind:

Houses
Land
Money
Business
Cars
and other properties.

After his burial the first son stands up and says:

I am the first son everything my father left behind belongs to me

The other children and the wives disagree

Who is correct?

The answer is not simply:

The first son gets everything

And it is also not always:

All the children must share everything equally

THE LAW LOOKS AT THE CIRCUMSTANCES

Here are some important questions that must be asked:

1. DID THE MAN LEAVE A WILL?

If the deceased left a valid Will you cannot ignore it because someone is the first son

The Will is very important in determining how his property should be dealt witt

2. WHAT TYPE OF MARRIAGE DID HE CONTRACT?

This is very important

Was it a marriage under the Marriage Act?

Was it a customary marriage?

Was it an Islamic marriage?

The type of marriage can affect the rules that apply to the person's estate

For example where a person subject to customary law contracted a statutory marriage and died without a Will the courts have considered statutory succession rules rather than simply applying the person's customary inheritance rules

3. WHAT CUSTOMARY LAW APPLIES?

This is where many people make mistakes

Nigeria has different customary laws

A rule that applies in one community may not be the same rule that applies in another

For example under Bini customary law the eldest son has a recognized special right in relation to the father's principal house known as the Igiogbe The Supreme Court has recognized this customary rule

So if someone says:

First sons never have any special inheritance rights

That statement is also wrong

4. DOES THE FIRST SON OWN EVERYTHING PERSONALLY?

This is another important question

Being the first son may give someone a special position under a particular customary law but that does not mean that every property left by the deceased automatically becomes his personal property in every Nigerian family

The law must be examined first

5. WHAT ABOUT THE DAUGHTERS AND WIDOWS?

Being a daughter does not mean that you have no right to inherit

The Supreme Court has rejected discriminatory customary rules that exclude female children from inheritance simply because they are female

So don't allow anyone to simply tell you:

You are a woman so you cannot inherit your father's property

That statement is be completely wrong depending on the circumstances

SO WHAT IS THE REAL ANSWER?

If a man with 3 wives and 10 children dies don't immediately say:

Everything belongs to the first son

And don't immediately say:

Everything must be shared equally

Instead ask:

Did he leave a valid Will?

What type of marriage did he contract?

Where did he live?

What customary law applies?

What type of property did he leave?

Who are the beneficiaries?

Are there debts or other legal obligations?

These questions can completely change the answer

So being the first son does NOT by itself give you a universal Nigerian legal rule that says: Everything my father owned is now mine

There are situations where customary law gives a first son important inheritance rights but there are also situations where the estate must be distributed under statutory rules

That is why inheritance disputes should not be settled by family arguments alone

KNOW THE LAW BEFORE YOU FIGHT OVER YOUR FATHER'S PROPERTY

Now let me ask you:

If your father dies and you are his first son do you believe you should automatically inherit everything he left behind?

YES or NO? Tell me why

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Imagine that you and your brother buy a piece of land togetherBoth of your names are on the documentsLater, your brother...
22/08/2026

Imagine that you and your brother buy a piece of land together

Both of your names are on the documents

Later, your brother decides to sell the land without telling you

Can he do that?

The short answer is: he cannot simply sell the whole property as if he is the only owner

When two or more people own a property together each person has an interest in that property

So one person cannot normally take the entire property and sell it away without considering the other person's interest

BUT THERE IS SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND

If you jointly own a property with another person you should first know what exactly each person owns

For example if you and your brother jointly own a property and both of you have equal interests in it your brother cannot simply sell the entire property behind your back and give the buyer a good title to your own interest

Your consent is important where the transaction is meant to affect the whole jointly owned property

However there may be situations where a co owner can deal with his own interest in the property depending on the nature of the ownership the title documents any agreement between the owners and the applicable law

That is why you should not assume:

My name is on the property so nobody can do anything without me

And you should also not assume:

I am one of the owners so I can sell everything myself

Both assumptions can be wrong

WHAT IF THE OTHER OWNER GIVES CONSENT?

If the other co owner properly agrees to the sale the situation is different

For example:

You and your sister jointly own a property

You both agree that the property should be sold

You both participate in the transaction and sign the necessary documents

That is very different from you secretly selling the property alone

The important thing is that the consent should be real and properly given and the required legal documents and procedures should also be followed

WHAT IF ONE OWNER DIES?

This is another area where people make mistakes

If one of the owners dies you should not automatically assume that the surviving owner can simply sell the entire property

What happens to the deceased person's interest may depend on the type of ownership, the title, any agreement between the owners and the applicable succession law

Sometimes the deceased person's interest may pass to another person or become part of the deceased person's estate

So before selling such property the proper legal steps should be taken

HERE IS THE BIG LESSON

If you are buying a property that belongs to two or more people, do not deal with only one owner and assume everything is fine

Check the title documents

Find out who the owners are

Find out what interest each person has

And make sure the people whose consent or signatures are legally required actually participate in the transaction

Otherwise you may pay your money and later discover that the person who sold the property to you did not have the right to sell the entire property

And that can become a serious legal problem

So can one person sell a jointly owned property without the other owner's consent?

Not simply because his name is on the property

Whether he can deal with his own interest or whether the whole property can be sold, depends on the nature of the ownership, the title documents the agreement between the owners and the applicable law

Never buy jointly owned property based only on one person's word

Have you ever seen a situation where one family member sold a family property without informing the others? What happened?

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A man and a woman first got married according to their traditional/customary lawLater they went to the registry and got ...
22/08/2026

A man and a woman first got married according to their traditional/customary law

Later they went to the registry and got married under the Marriage Act

After some years the marriage breaks down

Now the question is:

Do they need to do two different divorces one for the customary marriage and another for the court marriage?

Generally, NO

Where the customary marriage was between the same couple and they later contracted a statutory marriage under the Marriage Act the later statutory marriage generally supersedes the earlier customary marriage

So if they later want to end the marriage they generally proceed with the statutory divorce under the Matrimonial Causes Act

They do not normally need to go and obtain a separate customary divorce for the earlier marriage

The Supreme Court has recognised the principle that a subsequent statutory marriage can supersede an earlier customary marriage

But please don't confuse this with a situation where there are different spouses or different marriages, the facts can change the legal position

Also remember:

Customary marriage and statutory marriage are not dissolved in exactly the same way

A customary marriage has its own rules for dissolution under the applicable custom while a statutory marriage is dissolved through the court under the Matrimonial Causes Act

So before someone starts a divorce process the first question should be:

What type of marriage did you actually contract and what happened afterwards?

That small detail can make a big difference

Have you ever heard someone say I have to do two divorces because I did both traditional marriage and court marriage?

What do you think?

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