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Key Arguments on the Bill for an Act to Establish the Police Pension Board

By Ivo Takor, mni, Esq. INTRODUCTION On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service conducted…

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5 Must-Have Skills for Lawyers to Succeed in 2025

Introduction The legal profession has always been known for its high standards and unique demands, but as we enter 2025,…

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Can the Court Impose a Willing Employee on an Unwilling Employer?

CASE TITLE: UNITY BANK PLC v. ALONGE (2024) LPELR-61898(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 4TH APRIL, 2024 JUSTICES: MOHAMMED MUSTAPHAABDULLAHI MAHMUD BAYEROMUHAMMAD IBRAHIM…

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Whether it is Necessary to Have Corroboration in A Rape Trial

CASE TITLE: ODIONYE v. FRN (2024) LPELR-62923(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH SEPTEMBER, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: CORDELIA…

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Whether The Law on Limitation of Action Applies to Cases of Continuous Damage/Injury

CASE TITLE: EFFIONG v. MOBIL PRODUCING (NIG.) UNLTD (2024) LPELR-62930(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 27TH SEPTEMBER, 2024PRACTICE AREA: LIMITATION LAWLEAD JUDGMENT: BALKISU BELLO…

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Nature and Ingredients of The Offence of Criminal Trespass

CASE TITLE: ONWUSOR v. STATE (2024) LPELR-63031(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 12TH NOVEMBER, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: UGOCHUKWU…

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Illegality of Charging Protesters with Terrorism and Treason

By Femi Falana SAN Introduction Last week, President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate termination of the treason charge against 119…

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Land Jurisdiction: Magistrates’ Courts Limitations in Nigeria

By E. Monjok Agom Nigerian Court of Appeal Decision: Araba v. Ogunsiji (2011) LPELR-3720(CA) In a landmark decision, the Nigerian…

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When Eyewitness’ Evidence Of Identification Can Sustain Accused Person’s Conviction

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 7th day of June, 2024 Before Their Lordships…

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Reforming FIFA’s Transfer Rules: The Lassana Diarra Trial, Legal Implications, and Future Prospects

By Suleiman Abdultawab The recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the Lassana Diarra…

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