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Does an Invitation by the Police for the Purpose of Investigating an Allegation Amount to a Breach of Fundamental Right?

CASE TITLE: DIDEN v. C.O.P STATE COMMAND, ASABA & ORS (2024) LPELR-61926(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 25TH MARCH, 2024PRACTICE AREA: ENFORCEMENT OF FUNDAMENTAL…

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Whether the Provisions of Chapter 2 of the 1999 Constitution Are Justiciable

CASE TITLE: MUHAMMED v. EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR KANO STATE & ORS (2024) LPELR-62086(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND MARCH, 2024PRACTICE AREA: EVIDENCELEAD JUDGMENT: USMAN…

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Offence of Rape: Whether a Child Under the Age of 14 Is Capable of Giving Consent

CASE TITLE: MUHAMMED v. FRN (2024) LPELR-62200(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 17TH MAY, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: MUHAMMED LAWAL SHUAIBU,…

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Can Law Enforcement Invoke Constitutional Rights While Disregarding the Law?

CASE TITLE: C.O.P ADAMAWA STATE COMMAND v. PIUS & ANOR (2024) LPELR-61853(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 27TH MARCH, 2024 JUSTICES: ITA GEORGE…

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The Proof of Bias in Commercial Arbitration

As a rule of thumb, an arbitrator must possess a reputation for fairness, integrity and wisdom in relating with parties…

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The Concept Of Void And Voidable Marriages In Nigeria (2)

By Dave Ajetomobi By Section 4 of the Act, such marriage is only void if the parties do not apply…

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Is Obtaining the Governor’s Consent Mandatory Before Land Can Be Alienated?

CASE TITLE: YAKUBU v. KARAL & ORS (2024) LPELR-61854(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 27TH MARCH, 2024 JUSTICES: ITA GEORGE MBABA JCAPATRICIA AJUMA…

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Exploring Private Financing Strategies for Power Transmission Projects in Nigeria

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) INTRODUCTION In Nigeria, the accessibility of stable electricity presents a significant challenge, impacting…

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The Presumption of the Law Where Stolen Property Is Found in Possession of a Person Immediately/Soon After a Theft

CASE TITLE: OLUWASEGUN v. STATE (2024) LPELR-62035 (CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 12TH APRIL, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: BINTA FATIMA…

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Powers of the Police With Respect to Investigation of Criminal Allegations

CASE TITLE: MUSA v. COP LAGOS STATE & ORS (2024) LPELR-61941 (CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND MARCH, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CONSTITUTIONAL LAWLEAD JUDGMENT:…

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