Eight Years of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015: What has Changed?

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The ACJA was enacted in May 2015, with a view to reforming the delivery of criminal justice in Nigeria. Section…

Compulsory Treatment and Care of Victims of Gunshot Act, 2017: 14 Important Things Medical Practitioners in Nigeria Should Note

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Law is defined as the body of rules of conduct or action that have been prescribed by the controlling authority…

Whether A Cause or Matter Can Be Defeated by Reason of Non-Joinder or Misjoinder of Parties

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CASE TITLE: HABINDI v. HANGIYA & ORS (2023) LPELR-60585 (CA) JUDGMENT DATE: TUESDAY, 16TH MAY, 2023 JUSTICES: HABEEB ADEWALE OLUMUYIWA…

The Concept of Ownership by Long Possession and Enjoyment Under Islamic Law

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CASE TITLE: YAHAYA & ORS v. SABUWA (2023) LPELR-61142(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH OCTOBER, 2023PRACTICE AREA: ISLAMIC LAWLEAD JUDGMENT: MOHAMMED DANJUMA, J.C.A.…

Is an Admissible Confessional Statement Enough to Dispense with the Need for a Forensic Report Confirming Forgery?

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CASE TITLE: ATABO v. FRN (2023) LPELR-61080 (CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 25TH JUNE, 2023PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: YARGATA BYENCHIT…

Attitude Of Court Towards Involving the Police/Law Enforcement Agencies in Civil Disputes by Citizens/Legal Practitioners

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CASE TITLE: GTB PLC v. OHABENYI (2023) LPELR-60580 (CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 23RD JUNE, 2023PRACTICE AREA: CONSTITUTIONAL LAWLEAD JUDGMENT: OLABODE ABIMBOLA ADEGBEHINGBE,…

The Evidence Act of 2023: A Remarkable Advancement in Nigeria’s Jurisprudence

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Prior to the enactment of the Evidence Act, the English Common Law of Evidence was applied in Nigerian courts, reflecting…

Legal Framework Of People Living With Disabilities In Nigeria

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INTRODUCTION The term ‘disability’ is any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the…

Position of the Law on The Application of The Child Rights Act 2003

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CASE TITLE: YENGE v. A-G., FEDERATION (2023) LPELR-61122(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 17TH AUGUST, 2023PRACTICE AREA: LEGISLATIONLEAD JUDGMENT: JAMILU YAMMAMA TUKUR, J.C.A. SUMMARY…

Legal Status of Military Petitioner After Conviction Challenge

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CASE TITLE: JOHN v. YUSUF & ORS (2023) LPELR-61115(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 19TH SEPTEMBER, 2023PRACTICE AREA: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (ENFORCEMENT OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS)LEAD…