Legal Opinion

A Review Of The Case Of Ex-Lance/Corporal Chukwukere Worlu v. Nigerian Army & 2 Others Suit No: NICN/06/2020

INTRODUCTION The review of this summary trial of Ex-L/cpl Chukwukere Worlu has vindicated my belief that there is justice in…

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Stay of Proceedings in Criminal Trials under the Nigerian Law

Until the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 (ACJA) was passed into law, it was the norm that upon an…

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The Court and the Improper Use of Police Power: X-raying the Decision of the Supreme Court in Mitin v. C.O.P., Bayelsa State

Summary of facts:On June 10, 2015, the ‘A’ Division of the Nigeria Police, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, received a report that…

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A Call For Domestication of The Climate Change Act 2021 in the 36 States Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria

There is a universal consensus that warm temperatures are being replaced by warmer seasons. In March 2023, the Intergovernmental Panel…

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Child Adoption: An Appraisal Of The Legal Requirements In Nigeria

WHAT IS ADOPTION?Adoption is the act of taking and bringing up another’s child as one’s own. There are various reasons…

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The Supreme Court Breathes Life into Section 9 (3) of the ACJL in Charles v. State of Lagos (2023) LPELR-60632 (SC)

Section 9 (3) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State 2011 is one of the laudable provisions…

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Tortious Claims Conundrum; The Nigerian Court of Appeal Pronouncements on the Jurisdiction of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria

The Third Alteration to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, elevated the status of the National Industrial…

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The Role Of The Nigerian Legal Aid Council In The Advancement Of Legal Practice In Nigeria

certain cases, such as domestic violence or asylum applications. 4.   Scope of Services: The NLAC provides legal representation, advice, and counselling in…

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The Enforcement Of Religious Freedom Rights Under The Regime Of Section 38 Of The Extant CFRN 1999 (As Amended): A Critical Appraisal

 Obisesan Oluwapelumi Rachael INTRODUCTION Religious freedom is rooted in the idea that individuals should be free to follow their conscience…

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Intellectual Property In Nigeria: An Overview Of Recent Developments

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) defines Intellectual Property (IP) to mean creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary…

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