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Addressing the Legal Challenges to Combating Counterfeiting of Goods in Nigeria: An Appraisal of the Legal Framework

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) INTRODUCTION Counterfeiting is the illegal act of imitating an original with an intent…

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Whether Regulations 126 and 127 of the Nigeria Police Regulations Are Inconsistent with Sections 37 and 42 of the 1999 Constitution

CASE TITLE:  INCORPORATED TRUSTEES NBA v. A.G. OF THE FEDERATION & ORS (2024) LPELR-62208(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 3RD MAY, 2024 PRACTICE…

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Can the Court Convict for Murder in the Absence of a Corpus Delicti (Dead Body)?

CASE TITLE: AHUCHAOGU v. STATE (2024) LPELR-62194(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 8TH MARCH, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: ADAMU…

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Does the Exclusive Legislative List of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Encompass Navigable Waterways Across Nigeria?

CASE TITLE: NIWA & ORS v. LASWA & ORS (2024) LPELR-62198(SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH JANUARY, 2024PRACTICE AREA: LEGISLATIONLEAD JUDGMENT: JOHN INYANG…

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Whether An Adopted Child Is Entitled To Inherit The Estate Of A Deceased Adoptive Parent

CASE TITLE: BASSEY v. EKPIKEN & ORS (2024) LPELR-61778 (CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND MARCH, 2024 JUSTICES: UCHECHUKWU ONYEMENAM, JCABALKISU BELLO…

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A Review of the National Food Safety and Quality Bill 2022

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) INTRODUCTION In Nigeria, food safety remains a critical issue, with a rise in…

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Quantum Of Damages To Employee For Wrongful Termination Of Employment

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 8th day of March, 2024 Before Their Lordships…

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Distinguishing Between “Inherent Jurisdiction Of The Court” And “Jurisdiction Of The Court”

By Oliver Azi Legal principles can be dicey, especially as they closely relate to each other. The statements inherent jurisdiction…

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Is paternity fraud actionable under the law?

The ever-increasing rate at which men are defrauded of fake paternity by either their lawful wives or partners in coitus…

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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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