Position of the Law in Determining the Issue of Custody in Matrimonial Proceedings

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CASE TITLE:  Atomatofa v. Atomatofa (2023) LPELR-60523(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH JUNE, 2023 PRACTICE AREA: MATRIMONIAL CAUSES LEAD JUDGMENT: UGOCHUKWU ANTHONY OGAKWU,…

The Regulatory Earthquake: CBN’s New Rules for Agent Banking

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INTRODUCTION The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released the "Guidelines for the Operations of Agent Banking in Nigeria" on October…

Position of the Law on Fraudulent Conversion in the Offence of Stealing

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CASE TITLE: BALOGUN v. C.O.P (2025) LPELR-82520(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 14TH NOVEMBER, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: MUHAMMED…

Whether The Court Can Make Declarations of Customary Law Relating to The Selection and Appointment of Chiefs

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CASE TITLE:  OBANOBI & ORS v. OLUSI & ORS (2025) LPELR-81999(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 4TH JULY, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: CHIEFTAINCY LAW LEAD…

Position of the Law Regarding the Offence of Accusation of Witchcraft

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CASE TITLE: MUSA v. STATE (2025) LPELR-81818(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 13TH JUNE, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: MOHAMMED…

Can a Defendant be Found Guilty of a Different Offence Than the One Originally Charged?

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CASE TITLE: OCHEKPE v. FRN & ORS (2025) LPELR-81654(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 18TH JUNE, 2025JUSTICES: IBRAHIM ALI ANDENYANGTSO, J.C.A.PETER OYINKENIMIEMI AFFEN, J.C.A.ABIODUN…

Position of the Law as Regards Locus Standi to Institute an Action in a Chieftaincy Dispute

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CASE TITLE: OLATIDOYE v. OLADEPO & ORS (2025) LPELR-82168(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 9TH OCTOBER, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: PUBLIC SERVICE LEAD JUDGMENT: OYEBISI…

Whether the Description of Land in Dispute by Different Names Puts Identity of the Land in Issue

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CASE TITLE:  DADA & ORS v. PASOKU & ORS (2025) LPELR-82468(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 4TH NOVEMBER, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: LAND LAW LEAD…

Elements of the Offence of Criminal Breach of Trust

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CASE TITLE: AMODU v. STATE (2025) LPELR-82512(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 10TH NOVEMBER, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: UGOCHUKWU…

Can Courts Overrule Rules of Voluntary Groups?

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CASE TITLE: UZONWANNE & ANOR V. IGBO COMMUNITY PANKSHIN BRANCH & ORS. LPELR 81649(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 28TH MAY, 2025 JUSTICES:…

Understanding Nigeria’s New Tinted Glass Permit Framework: What You Need to Know

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For Nigerian motorists, understanding the regulations around tinted vehicle glass is crucial. This overview paints a comprehensive picture of the…