The Cost of Careless Words: How Everyday Expressions Can Give Rise to Civil and Criminal Liability -By Ibraheem Iyanuoluwa Jelili

Introduction “Na joke I dey joke.” “Don’t mind me, I was only catching cruise.”Advertisement “Everyone knows I wasn’t serious.” These are familiar expressions in our daily conversations. They are often deployed to soften the impact of statements made in jest, particularly after someone feels offended. Yet, while such explanations may settle personal misunderstandings, they do […]