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Is an Admissible Confessional Statement Enough to Dispense with the Need for a Forensic Report Confirming Forgery?

CASE TITLE: ATABO v. FRN (2023) LPELR-61080 (CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 25TH JUNE, 2023PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: YARGATA BYENCHIT…

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Attitude Of Court Towards Involving the Police/Law Enforcement Agencies in Civil Disputes by Citizens/Legal Practitioners

CASE TITLE: GTB PLC v. OHABENYI (2023) LPELR-60580 (CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 23RD JUNE, 2023PRACTICE AREA: CONSTITUTIONAL LAWLEAD JUDGMENT: OLABODE ABIMBOLA ADEGBEHINGBE,…

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The Evidence Act of 2023: A Remarkable Advancement in Nigeria’s Jurisprudence

Prior to the enactment of the Evidence Act, the English Common Law of Evidence was applied in Nigerian courts, reflecting…

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It is Wrong to Consider Islamic Law as Customary Law, both Constitutionally and Jurisprudentially

INTRODUCTION Islamic law is a written and divine law from the almighty Allah which has primary and secondary sources. The…

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Legal Framework Of People Living With Disabilities In Nigeria

INTRODUCTION The term ‘disability’ is any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the…

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An Analysis of Nigeria’s Legal Framework for Cross-Border Data the AFCFTA Perspective

ABSTRACT The African Continent, in its vision to harmonize and unify trading within the region, has curated an innovative yet…

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Position of the Law on The Application of The Child Rights Act 2003

CASE TITLE: YENGE v. A-G., FEDERATION (2023) LPELR-61122(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 17TH AUGUST, 2023PRACTICE AREA: LEGISLATIONLEAD JUDGMENT: JAMILU YAMMAMA TUKUR, J.C.A. SUMMARY…

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Legal Status of Military Petitioner After Conviction Challenge

CASE TITLE: JOHN v. YUSUF & ORS (2023) LPELR-61115(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 19TH SEPTEMBER, 2023PRACTICE AREA: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (ENFORCEMENT OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS)LEAD…

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Does a Right of Action Under the AMCON Act 2010 Lie in Perpetuity?

CASE TITLE: AMCON v. CHIEF ENGINEERS (NIG) LTD & ORS(2023) LPELR-61121(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: THURSDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2023 JUSTICES: ELFRIEDA OLUWAYEMISI…

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Fatal Accidents: Compensation For Parents Of Deceased Children

INTRODUCTION The loss of a family member due to an accident is a very painful experience but sadly it is…

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