Legal Opinion

Land Jurisdiction: Magistrates’ Courts Limitations in Nigeria

By E. Monjok Agom Nigerian Court of Appeal Decision: Araba v. Ogunsiji (2011) LPELR-3720(CA) In a landmark decision, the Nigerian…

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When Eyewitness’ Evidence Of Identification Can Sustain Accused Person’s Conviction

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 7th day of June, 2024 Before Their Lordships…

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Reforming FIFA’s Transfer Rules: The Lassana Diarra Trial, Legal Implications, and Future Prospects

By Suleiman Abdultawab The recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the Lassana Diarra…

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Mastering Legal Research with AI: A Must-Attend Webinar for Young Lawyers

The legal profession is evolving, and technology is at the forefront of this transformation. For young lawyers, staying competitive means…

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An Appraisal Of The EFCC Act 2004 In Dealing With Financial Crimes In Nigeria (Part 2)

6. CHALLENGES WITH THE EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF THE EFCC ACT IN COMBATING FINANCIAL CRIMES The EFCC, in its early days,…

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An Appraisal Of The EFCC Act 2004 In Dealing With Financial Crimes In Nigeria – Jonah Uyo – Obong  (Part 1)

ABSTRACT Financial crime is a menace constantly plaguing many nations of the world and Nigeria is not an exception. In…

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INTRODUCTION  The new Supreme Court Rules 2024 (the “2024 Rules”) effectively repealed and replaced the longstanding Supreme Court Rules of…

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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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