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The Lawyer’s Guide to Authenticating Electronic Evidence in Nigeria

Folarin Aluko “Even the wind leaves a trail—if you know where to look.” — African Proverb In a time when…

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Does Killing A Killer Kill Justice?

By David Bassey Antia The recent judicial pronouncement sentencing Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer Osinachi, to death…

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Supreme Court Clarifies Applicability of Fundamental Rights Rules In Land Disputes: A Review of Delta Power Holding Co. Ltd. v. Ulonna Michael (2025) 4 NWLR (Pt. 489)

By Lanase Usman A.[1] 1.0: INTRODUCTION The enforcement of fundamental rights is a cornerstone of constitutional democracy, and it is…

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Unreasonable Burdens and Archaic Expectations: A Discourse on the Unrealistic Nature of Self-Defense Laws in Nigeria

Introduction The doctrine of self-defense, though universally recognized, remains fraught with legal and practical complexities. Under Nigerian criminal law, individuals…

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An Overview of the Importance of Consent in the Doctor-Patient Relationship

BY O.M. ATOYEBI, SAN FCIARB.(U.K) CONTRIBUTOR: TOBENNA MOGBO INTRODUCTION Generally, an individual’s right to life and dignity of a human…

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Whether a Party in a Matrimonial Proceedings Is Entitled to an Equal Share of Matrimonial Property Solely by Virtue of Marriage Without Proving Contribution?

CASE TITLE: AGUOLU v. AGUOLU (2025) LPELR-80269(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 17th Jan, 2025 JUSTICES: DANLAMI ZAMA SENCHI, J.C.APOLYCARP TERNA KWAHAR, J.C.AABDULAZEEZ…

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How the Act of Vesting Legal Title in Respect of Land in a Person Can Be Deduced

CASE TITLE: OSOKOYA & ORS V. OLOWOSARE & ORS (2025) LPELR-80565(CA) JUDGMENT DATE:  3RD FEBRUARY, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: LAND LAW LEAD…

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Is the Sheriff and Civil Process Act Applicable to Admiralty Claims?

CASE TITLE:  GEEPEE INDUSTRIES (NIG) LTD & ANOR v. MV "KOTA MANIS" & ORS (2025) LPELR-81075(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 25TH APRIL,…

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Can a Court Assume Jurisdiction Where a Claimant Seeking Compensation Under the Oil Pipelines Act Previously Made Attempts to Demand Same From the License Holder?

CASE TITLE: SPDC (NIG.) LTD. v. OKEH & ORS (2025) LPELR-80874(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 14TH MARCH, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: OIL AND…

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Digitalization In/of Law Practice: How Prepared Are You or I?—By Francis Moses Nworah

INTRODUCTION: Digital Law sets the standard for how personal data should be collected, stored, processed, and shared, ensuring that individua’s…

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