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Does a Party Who Is Held to Be in Contempt of an Order of Court Have the Right to Be Heard?

CASE TITLE: AKOTEX ENERGY LTD & ORS v. ACCESS BANK PLC (2024) LPELR-61728(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 12TH MARCH, 2024PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND…

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Instance(s) Where a Court Can Raise Issues Suo Motu and Determine It Without Hearing Parties

CASE TITLE: IGP v. ACHI (2024) LPELR-61781 (SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 23RD FEBRUARY, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: JOHN…

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Dr Mobolaji Ojibara: ‘Ethical Standards in the Legal Profession are Paramount as they Form the Bedrock of Trust and Integrity upon which the entire Legal System Relies.’

“Ethical standards in the legal profession are paramount, as they form the bedrock of trust and integrity upon which the…

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An Analysis of Admiralty Jurisdiction in Nigeria

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) INTRODUCTION The Nigerian Maritime Sector, no doubt, contributes significantly to the nation’s economy.…

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Lawful Procedures For Actualizing A People’s Constitution For Nigeria

By Professor Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.M, Ph.D, LL.D, D.Litt, D.Sc. THE NEVER-ENDING CALL FOR A NEW PEOPLE’S CONSTITUTION…

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An Insight into Medical Negligence under Nigerian Jurisprudence

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) IntroductionIn Nigeria, there is a troubling surge in cases of medical negligence, primarily…

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Navigating the Waters: Prospects and Perils of the 2016 African Charter on Maritime Security, Safety, and Development

INTRODUCTION For decades, the vast expanse of African waters remained largely unguarded against security threats and environmental risks, hindering development…

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The Appropriate Court to Seek Leave to Appeal as an Interested Party?

CASE TITLE: ARUWA & ANOR v. CHEKWAYIGNA & ANOR (2024) LPELR-61649(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 26TH FEBRUARY, 2024PRACTICE AREA: APPEALLEAD JUDGMENT: CORDELIA IFEOMA…

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Is a No Case Submission Applicable in Civil Cases?

CASE TITLE: MUHAMMAD v. SULEIMAN (2024) LPELR-61695(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 26TH FEBRUARY, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CIVIL PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: MUHAMMED LAWAL SHUAIBU, J.C.A. SUMMARY…

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Does the Mere Presence of an Accused Person at the Crime Scene Make Him Guilty of the Offence?

CASE TITLE: HARUNA v. STATE (2024) LPELR-61727(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 15TH MARCH, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: ITA GEORGE MBABA,…

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