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Does the Court of Appeal Have Jurisdiction over Local Government Elections?

CASE TITLE: JOHNSON & ORS v. ENUGU STATE INEC & ANOR (2022) LPELR-58572(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 12TH AUGUST, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: COURT LEAD…

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Jurisdiction of Courts as Regards Internal Affairs of a Political Party

CASE TITLE: LABOUR PARTY & ORS v. OKO & ANOR (2022) LPELR-58649(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: ELECTORAL MATTERS…

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The Law on the Offence of Issuing a Dishonoured/Dud Cheque(s)

CASE TITLE: ABUBAKAR v. FRN (2022) LPELR-58650(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: ITA GEORGE…

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Does the Prohibition of Wearing Hijabs by Moslem Students of Public Schools on their School Uniform Amount to an Infringement of their Constitutional Right

CASE TITLE:  LAGOS STATE GOVT & ORS v. ABDULKAREEM & ORS (2022) LPELR-58517(SC) JUDGMENT DATE:  17TH JUNE, 2022 JUSTICES:  OLUKAYODE…

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Mediation: A Suggested Resolution, A Forced Compromise, or an Amicable Settlement?

Mediation is the act of negotiation for an amicable settlement. In mediation, the parties agree on a negotiated settlement or…

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Nigeria at 62 and Her Moves Towards Bold Transitions: Whither the Independence of the Judiciary!

By: Hameed Ajibola Jimoh Esq. Today, the 1st day of October 2022, Nigeria celebrates her 62nd Independence which is also a move…

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The Position of the Nigerian Law on Breach of Promise to Marry

By Emmanuel Otumala Preamble The number of broken romantic relationships in Nigeria has increased significantly in recent years. Each day…

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What Communities should do about Crimes and Criminals in Nigeria

By Olumide Toyinbo Crime is an area of life that nations and their citizenry must deal with. Crime is an…

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Can a Landlord Let out His Rented Apartment to a Prospective Tenant Wishing to Pay Higher Rent than One Paid by the Current Tenant

CASE TITLE:  ADIMEGWU v. BALA & ANOR: (2022) LPELR-57442(CA) JUDGMENT DATE:  8TH APRIL, 2022 JUSTICES:  PETER OLABISI IGE, JCA UGOCHUKWU…

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Labour Act, 2004: Whether Applicable to Employment Contracts between Lawyers in Nigeria in an Employer And Employee Relationship?!

By: Hameed Ajibola Jimoh Esq. The Labour Act, 2004, is the principal legislation governing employment relation in Nigeria. Its application extends…

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