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Why Arbitration in Dispute Resolution in Nigeria?

By Amb. Hameed Ajibola Jimoh, Esq. ACArb (Chartered Arbitrator), FIGPCM, CGArb. (Certified Global Arbitrator), LPC (Licensed Peace and Conflict Resolution…

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The Right of Access to Justice in Nigeria

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa SAN Article 7 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act, 2004,…

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Determining the Veracity of a Retracted Confessional Statement

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at AbujaOn Friday, the 14th day of June, 2024 Before Their LordshipsMohammed Lawal…

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Is Medical Evidence Enough to Prove Rape? An Analysis of the Legal Standard.

By Sani Abdullahi The use of medical evidence in rape cases has been a contentious issue, particularly at the higher…

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FRSC cannot Criminalise the use of Faded Numbers Plates, Federal High Court Rules

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) does not have the constitutional…

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and Its Power to Effect Arrests Across State Boundaries.

By Saheed Hossein, Esq. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in any state of the federation can lawfully effect an arrest…

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Whether Compulsory Acquisition of Land Extinguishes the Existing Title to the Acquired Land

CASE TITLE: KOFARE & ANOR v. TAHIR & ANOR (2024) LPELR-63072(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 28TH NOVEMBER, 2024PRACTICE AREA: LAND LAWLEAD JUDGMENT: NNAMDI…

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Effect of an Incomplete Record on The Jurisdiction of The Court of Appeal

CASE TITLE: REGISTERED TRUSTEE OF MEDIA INITIATIVE AGAINST INJUSTICE VIOLENCE AND CORRUPTION (MIVOOC) v. A.G FED (2024) LPELR-63083(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 11TH…

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Ingredients Required to Establish the Offence of Culpable Homicide Punishable With Death and the Methods of Proving It

CASE TITLE: C.O.P. v. SIMON (2024) LPELR-63065(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 2ND DECEMBER, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: ONYEKACHI AJA OTISI,…

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Can the Code of Conduct Bureau Be Forced to Disclose Asset Declarations Under the FOI Act?

CASE TITLE: PPDC LTD/GTE v. CCB & ANOR (2024) LPELR-61840(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 15TH MARCH, 2024 JUSTICES: HAMMA AKAWU BARKAABBA BELLO…

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