Court of Appeal Sets Aside Judgment Voiding Section 84(12) of Electoral Act 2022

3 years ago

The Court of Appeal has set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court in Umuahia which voided the provision…

Joinder of Insurers by Third Party Claimant

3 years ago

By Jide Bodede Terminology In liability insurance policies, the most common being the motor vehicle third-party liability insurance, the insurer…

Extent of the Jurisdiction of the Sharia Court of Appeal

3 years ago

CASE TITLE: TARAUNI v. DARMA (2022) LPELR-57402(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 13TH APRIL, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: COURT (JURISDICTION) LEAD JUDGMENT: ABUBAKAR MAHMUD TALBA, J.C.A.…

Whether a Medical Report Must Be Tendered Through the Maker

3 years ago

CASE TITLE: MOHAMMED v. STATE (2022) LPELR-57348(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 25TH FEBRUARY, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: EVIDENCE (MEDICAL EVIDENCE) LEAD JUDGMENT: OLUKAYODE ARIWOOLA, J.S.C.…

Position of the Law on Substitution of Candidate by a Political Party

3 years ago

CASE TITLE: INEC v. PDP & ORS (2022) LPELR-57380(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 14TH APRIL, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: ELECTORAL MATTERS LEAD JUDGMENT: UGOCHUKWU ANTHONY…

Whether Leave to Appeal Granted to an Aggrieved Party can Inure to the Benefit of a Party Not Aggrieved

3 years ago

CASE TITLE: THE REGISTERED TRUSTEES OF THE NIGERIAN INSTITUTION OF ESTATE SURVEYORS AND VALUERS v. MR. BODE ADEDIJI & ORS…

Diary of a Naija Lawyer

3 years ago

Diary of a Naija lawyer features a collection of remarkable experiences of Nigerian lawyers. Pull up a seat and enjoy…

On the Law Against Ransom Payment in Nigeria

3 years ago

On April 27, the Senate passed the Terrorism (Prevention) Act 2013 (Amendment) Bill, 2022, into law and particularly amended Section 14 to read thus: “Anyone…

What a Person Alleging Forgery of a Document Must Prove

3 years ago

CASE TITLE: GARBA V. FRN (2022) LPELR-57199(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 25TH MARCH, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: MUSLIM SULE…

Extent of the Powers of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria

3 years ago

CASE TITLE: GOLD & ANOR V. AMCON (2022) LPELR-57232(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH APRIL, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: GOVERNMENT AGENCY LEAD JUDGMENT: FOLASADE AYODEJI…