Key Arguments on the Bill for an Act to Establish the Police Pension Board

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By Ivo Takor, mni, Esq. INTRODUCTION On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service conducted…

5 Must-Have Skills for Lawyers to Succeed in 2025

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Introduction The legal profession has always been known for its high standards and unique demands, but as we enter 2025,…

Can the Court Impose a Willing Employee on an Unwilling Employer?

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CASE TITLE: UNITY BANK PLC v. ALONGE (2024) LPELR-61898(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 4TH APRIL, 2024 JUSTICES: MOHAMMED MUSTAPHAABDULLAHI MAHMUD BAYEROMUHAMMAD IBRAHIM…

Whether it is Necessary to Have Corroboration in A Rape Trial

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CASE TITLE: ODIONYE v. FRN (2024) LPELR-62923(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH SEPTEMBER, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: CORDELIA…

Whether The Law on Limitation of Action Applies to Cases of Continuous Damage/Injury

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CASE TITLE: EFFIONG v. MOBIL PRODUCING (NIG.) UNLTD (2024) LPELR-62930(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 27TH SEPTEMBER, 2024PRACTICE AREA: LIMITATION LAWLEAD JUDGMENT: BALKISU BELLO…

Nature and Ingredients of The Offence of Criminal Trespass

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CASE TITLE: ONWUSOR v. STATE (2024) LPELR-63031(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 12TH NOVEMBER, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: UGOCHUKWU…

Illegality of Charging Protesters with Terrorism and Treason

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By Femi Falana SAN Introduction Last week, President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate termination of the treason charge against 119…

Land Jurisdiction: Magistrates’ Courts Limitations in Nigeria

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By E. Monjok Agom Nigerian Court of Appeal Decision: Araba v. Ogunsiji (2011) LPELR-3720(CA) In a landmark decision, the Nigerian…

When Eyewitness’ Evidence Of Identification Can Sustain Accused Person’s Conviction

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In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 7th day of June, 2024 Before Their Lordships…

Reforming FIFA’s Transfer Rules: The Lassana Diarra Trial, Legal Implications, and Future Prospects

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By Suleiman Abdultawab The recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the Lassana Diarra…