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Is the Failure of the Police to Investigate a Defence of Alibi Fatal to the Case of the Prosecution?

CASE TITLE: OSHO v. STATE (2024) LPELR-62630(SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 14TH JUNE, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: ABUBAKAR SADIQ UMAR,…

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Circumstances in Which a Chieftaincy Declaration Can Be Set Aside

CASE TITLE: AINA & ANOR v. DADA & ANOR (2024) LPELR-62505(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 21ST JUNE, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: CIVIL PROCEDURE…

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Should Allocations Be Paid Directly to the Local Government Councils?

CASE TITLE: AG OF THE FEDERATION v. AG OF ABIA STATE & ORS (2024) LPELR-62576(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 11TH JULY, 2024…

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Understanding the CBN 2024 Guidelines on Dormant Accounts and Unclaimed Assets: A Compliance Conundrum

By Vanessa Kelechi Nigeria is navigating a critical juncture where socio-economic tensions are palpable. The nation is polarized between pro-protest…

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Examining Ayebatoinpre v. Egba (2024) 11 NWLR (Pt. 1948) 127: Issuance Of Notice Of Hearing As A “Must” In Ensuring Fair Hearing

By  Oliver Azi Towards the end of last month, the Court of Appeal gave judgment in AYEBATOINPRE v. EGBA (2024)…

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Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Guidelines of 2006: Analysis and Gaps

President Aigbokhanpresident@foicounsel.com The Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Guidelines 2006 lay out the procedure for the administration and implementation of…

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Does Failing to Respond to a Business Letter That Requires a Response Constitute an Admission?

CASE TITLE: A.G. OF KANO STATE v. MUSA (2024) LPELR-62535(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 12TH JULY, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE LEAD…

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When is the Appropriate Time to Object to a Formal Defect in a Charge?

CASE TITLE:  STATE v. AMOS (2024) LPELR-62533 (SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 21ST JUNE, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT:…

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Principles Applicable to the Termination of a Master-Servant Relationship?

CASE TITLE: WETIFE v. IGP & ORS (2024) LPELR-62453(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 13TH JUNE, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: LABOUR LAW LEAD JUDGMENT: YARGATA…

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