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Whether Multiple People Can File a Joint Application to Enforce a Fundamental Right Under the Enforcement Procedure Rules

CASE TITLE:  NUWAWAN & ORS v. IGP ABUJA & ORS (2023) LPELR-61580(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 7TH DECEMBER, 2023 PRACTICE AREA: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW…

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Whether Witnesses’ Written Statements on Oath Must Be Filed Along with the Petition

CASE TITLE: OLUCHI & ANOR v. JOSEPH & ORS (2023) LPELR-61575(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND DECEMBER, 2023 PRACTICE AREA: ELECTION PETITION LEAD…

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Position of the Law on the Use of the Phrase “On or About” in a Charge

CASE TITLE: AMINU v. STATE (2024) LPELR-61614(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 30TH JANUARY, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: ONYEKACHI…

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Understanding The Competency of Garnishee Proceedings: Exploring The Role of Court Judgments in Debt Attachment

CASE TITLE: GOVERNOR OF OYO STATE & ORS v. AJUWON & ORS (2023) LPELR-61499(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 8TH DECEMBER, 2023 JUSTICES:…

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Mediation As a Means to Resolve Environmental Disputes: An Appraisal

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) Introduction Disputes relating to environmental issues are becoming alarmingly rampant owing to the…

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Should Suspended Employees Still Get Paid? Exploring The Rights to Wages and Emoluments During Suspension

CASE TITLE: ECO BANK (NIG.) LTD v. IDEMUDIA (2023) LPELR-61505(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 29TH NOVEMBER, 2023 JUSTICES:JAMILU YAMMAMA TUKUR, JCA JAMES GAMBO…

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Navigating Tax Implications in Nigerian Mergers and Acquisitions

INTRODUCTION Navigating the intricate terrain of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within Nigeria demands a keen comprehension of the associated tax…

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Exploring The National Industrial Court’s Authority in The Proposed Sale of Federal Government Properties Allocated to Employees: What You Need to Know

CASE TITLE: ADEBAYO & ORS v. HEAD OF SERVICE OF THE FEDERATION & ORS (2023) LPELR-60992(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 9TH MAY,…

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Whether The Hearing and Determination of a Criminal Trial During Court Vacation Amounts to a Miscarriage of Justice

CASE TITLE:  BASSEY v. IGP (2023) LPELR-61219(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 4TH AUGUST, 2023 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW LEAD JUDGMENT: ABDUL-AZEEZ WAZIRI, J.C.A.…

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Whether A Complainant/Informant can be Held Responsible for the Result of a Police Investigation

CASE TITLE: IGP & ORS v. ALFA & ANOR (2023) LPELR-61193(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 29TH SEPTEMBER, 2023 PRACTICE AREA: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW LEAD…

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