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Position of the Law Where the Extra Judicial Statement of A Witness In a Criminal Trial Contradicts His Evidence on Oath

CASE TITLE: AUWALU v. KANO STATE (2024) LPELR-63004(SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 26TH APRIL, 2024PRACTICE AREA: EVIDENCELEAD JUDGMENT: HELEN MORONKEJI OGUNWUMIJU, J.S.C. SUMMARY…

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Can a Process With Multiple Legal Practitioners Be Sealed by One?

CASE TITLE: AUDU v. FRN (2024) LPELR-62977(SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 19TH JULY, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: JUMMAI HANNATU SANKEY, J.S.C. SUMMARY…

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What Amounts to Double Compensation, and When Does It Arise?

CASE TITLE: ADEOGUN-PHILLIPS v. GATEWAY PORTLAND CEMENT LTD & ANOR (2024) LPELR-62107(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 8TH APRIL, 2024 JUSTICES: YARGATA BYENCHIT…

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Top 5 Legal Case Management Features To Look Out For

Benefits of Using Case Management Software5 Must-Have Features of Case Management Software You NeedCaseManager: A Robust Solution Built for Law…

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Jurisdiction of Sharia Courts Under Section 277 of The Constitution

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

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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 look toward…

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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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