Annulment vs. Divorce: Differences, Conditions, and Legal Implications

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By Babayemi Olaniyan Esq, IntroductionWhen a marriage breaks down in Nigeria, there are two primary legal avenues parties can resort…

Colonial Legacy and Justice: Section 84 Sheriff & Civil Process Act In CBN v. Inalegwu (2025) LPELR 80220 (SC)

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By Nonso Obiadazie Esq. Introduction Enforcement of court judgment is an important part of our adversarial system of adjudication. Upon…

Securing Maintenance in Divorce Proceedings before Final Judgment

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By Babayemi Olaniyan Esq Introduction Maintenance is a form of financial support awarded to a spouse in matrimonial disputes. It…

Not All Lawyer–Client Communications are Protected

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CASE TITLE: FADAC ENTREPRISES LTD & ANOR V. CHIZEA & ANORLPELR-60624(SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 31ST MARCH, 2023JUSTICES: MUSA DATTIJO MUHAMMAD, J.S.C.CHIMA CENTUS…

Why the Surrogacy Bills are Illegal and Unconstitutional

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By Sonnie Ekwowusi You may be well aware that two surrogacy bills are currently pending before the House of Representatives…

Whether a Person Can Be Convicted of the Offence of Conspiracy Where His Co-Accused Have Been Discharged of the Same

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CASE TITLE: SANI v. STATE (2025) LPELR-81692(CA) JUDGMENT DATE:  18TH JULY, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: MUHAMMED…

What Qualifies an Action as Such Which Is Enforceable in an Application Brought Under the Fundamental Rights Enforcement Rules?

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CASE TITLE:  BAKO v. YARO & ANOR (2025) LPELR-81706(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 24TH JULY, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW LEAD JUDGMENT: ABBA…

Effect of an Appeal That Has Been Rendered Academic

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CASE TITLE: IDAMINABO & ORS v. OLUNWA & ORS (2025) LPELR-81796(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 4TH AUGUST, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND…

A Critical Appraisal of the Misapplication of Discretion in Judicial Proceedings in Nigeria

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By Douglas Ogbankwa Justices, judges, magistrates, and presidents of Area and District Customary Courts in Nigeria are very powerful. What…

NBA Annual General Conference 2025 – Day 6

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The Nigerian Bar Association Annual Conference is in full swing, bringing together the brightest minds, boldest voices, and most innovative…