Legal Opinion

The Torn Passport & The Nigerian Immigrations Act 2015: A Clash of Emotions and the Law -By Ataguba S. Aboje, Esq,

A recent incident at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport has thrust the delicate intersection of personal relationships and immigration law…

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Public Participation In The Legislative Process  In Nigeria: A Case Of Constitutional Deficiency

Kenya has been in the news for a couple of weeks due to the intense protests by the youths of…

4 months ago

Can the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Legally Set Telecom Tariffs in Nigeria?

By Oseghale L. Obaga, Esq The current economic realities occasioned by government policies are taking a toll on all sectors…

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Breaking Beer Bottles is Economic Sabotage, Federal High Court Holds

In judgement delivered by the Honourable Mr Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja (Court 9) on May…

4 months ago

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…

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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…

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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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