Legal Opinion

The Repugnancy Doctrine and Customary Laws in Nigeria; Analyzing Nigeria Customary Laws through the Lenses of Africanism

The Repugnancy Doctrine and Customary Laws in Nigeria; Analyzing Nigeria Customary Laws through the Lenses of Africanism By Kuatsea Shagbaor…

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The Role of the Judiciary in the Interpretation of the Constitution: The Recent Decision of the Supreme Court in the Case of A.G. Federation v. A.G. Abia and 35 Others on Local Government Autonomy as a Case Study.

Introduction; The judiciary holds a critical position in the democratic governance framework of any nation, particularly when it comes to…

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Supreme Court Rules 2024

INTRODUCTION  The new Supreme Court Rules 2024 (the “2024 Rules”) effectively repealed and replaced the longstanding Supreme Court Rules of…

11 months ago

When Non-Joinder of a Party to an Action Is Fatal

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 16th day of February 2024 Before Their Lordships…

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The Supreme Court Rules 61 Years After

The Supreme Court Rules of 1985 were first introduced to regulate the practice and procedure of the Supreme Court of…

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Sale or Purchase of Property, Contract of Agency and the Law: On Whether a Party Can Claim Remuneration as Agent in the Absence of Contract of Engagement

Citation: (2024) 13 NWLR PT. 1956 AT 511- 515.PARTIES IN FULL: AIGBEKAN OSAS HYACINTH OSEJI[Trading under the name of Osas…

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The Sanctity of Fair-Hearing in Adjudication Process in Nigeria; and the Consequence of Its Disregard.

By Akilu Sa’ad INTRODUCTION: fair hearing is an inviolable fundamental right of a man by virtue of been human and…

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Mutilation of Currency Notes in Nigeria: What is the Position of the Law?

By Sani Abdullahi INTRODUCTION Some months ago, a series of clips started to make the rounds online of the socialite…

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Public Interest Litigation In Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN G. OPPORTUNITIES OF PIL‘What is the argument on the other side? Only this, that no case…

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Clarifying Authority: Why the Police and EFCC Can Only Invite, Not Summon—By Emmanuel Ekwe, Esq

Here’s a shocking truth: Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies do not have the legal power to summon! Yes, you read that…

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