Legal Opinion

Whether The Sharia Court of Appeal Has Jurisdiction to Hear and Determine Any Matter Relating to Title to Land

CASE TITLE: MATSERI v. SHARU (2025) LPELR-81178(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 9TH MAY, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: IBRAHIM MOHAMMED…

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The Court of Appeal Rules, 2021: Procedural Impact on Appeals Emanating from Court Martial to the Court of Appeal

Background: Despite being an apex disciplinary organ of the Armed Forces, the decision of a court-martial is not absolute but…

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Okonjo-Iweala v. Fawehinmi: Demystifying Locus Standi (2)

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN Supreme Court’s Distinction Without a Difference Whereas in one breath, the Supreme Court held that a…

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Okonjo-Iweala v. Fawehinmi: Demystifying Locus Standi (1)

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN The Concept of Locus Standi In law generally, a plaintiff approaching the court for any remedy…

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Appeals to The Supreme Court: The Pain of Leave and the Peril of Mixed Law and Fact

By Ujah Israel Ujah Esq., B/Phil, LLB, LLM, (Ph.D. in V) Introduction There is a recurring scene in appellate courtrooms…

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Career Compass: Opportunities Beyond the Courtroom—-By O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K)

CONTRIBUTOR: JESUTOFUNMI IDOWU INTRODUCTION The legal profession has long been associated with the courtroom, where lawyers argue cases before judges…

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An Examination of Self-defence and Its Implications under the Nigerian Criminal Law – By O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K)

CONTRIBUTOR: LILIAN EKU INTRODUCTION The offences of Murder and Manslaughter remain grave offences globally, and more particularly in Nigeria, they…

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Behind Closed Doors: The Legal Silence on Marital Rape In Nigeria

By Oluwaleye Adedoyin Grace Before I delve into this article, let me share with you a true story, one that…

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Privity of Contract In Actions Founded on Letters of Credit

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at AbujaOn Friday, the 24th day of May, 2024 Before Their LordshipsKudirat Motonmori…

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