Legal Opinion

Nigerian Federalism And Local Government Autonomy: A Necessity For The Creation Of The Office Of Attorney-General Of Local Government Council

By Hameed Ajibola Jimoh Esq. On July 11, 2024, the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered a nationally impactful judgment on Local…

3 months ago

Elements of The Defenses of Provocation and Self-Defense

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 2nd day of February 2024 Before Their Lordships…

3 months ago

Enforcing Basic Labour Rights Through The Medium of Fundamental Human Rights: A Critique of The Decision in Basil Offoh v. IMT, Enugu & 2 Ors

By Folabi Kuti SAN Views on the National Industrial Court of Nigeria’s (NICN) power to adjudicate over disputes in the…

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Supreme Court Clears Air on Tenure of Local Government Chairmen, Councilors

The Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment regarding local government autonomy in Nigeria has shed light on…

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The Legal Effect of An “Obiter Dictum” Made by A Court: An Appraisal of The Supreme Court Judgement in AGF v. A.G. A.G. Abia State & 35 ORS SC/CV/343/2024

By Goodhope Okechukwu Orji (Esq.) Indeed, Nigeria is an organized society where individuals and/or institutions approach the courts for the…

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Adducing Fresh Evidence on Appeal (Court of Appeal and The Supreme Court): The Principles in Maduekwe v. Anambra State Govt. [2024] 11 NWLR (Pt. 1949) 381

By Oliver Azi Last week, the Law Lords at the Supreme Court gave judgment in the age-long case of Maduekwe…

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Quantum of Damages for Wrongful Termination of Private Employment

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Tuesday, the 27th day of February, 2024 Before Their Lordships…

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Underscoring The Principle Of Fair Hearing In Garba v. University Of Maiduguri

By Oluwapelumi Mojolaoluwa Mofoluwawo, LLB, LLM (UK) A fair hearing is a fundamental principle of procedural justice that ensures a person’s…

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Appraising Space Law Opportunities, Challenges in Nigeria

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Space treaty, associated with the rules, principles, standards of international law, contained…

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Understanding the CBN 2024 Guidelines on Dormant Accounts and Unclaimed Assets: A Compliance Conundrum

By Vanessa Kelechi Nigeria is navigating a critical juncture where socio-economic tensions are palpable. The nation is polarized between pro-protest…

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