Criminal Law

Whether the EFCC can Investigate State House of Assembly Fund Disbursement and Administration

Whether the EFCC can Investigate State House of Assembly Fund Disbursement and Administration

lawpavilion November 12, 2024

CASE TITLE: EFCC v. GOVT OF ZAMFARA STATE & ORS (2024) LPELR-62933(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2024PRACTICE AREA:...

When an Appellate Court May Overturn or Modify a Sentence Imposed by a Trial Court

When an Appellate Court May Overturn or Modify a Sentence Imposed by a Trial Court

lawpavilion October 2, 2024

CASE TITLE: SAMUEL v. FRN (2024) LPELR-62854(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH SEPTEMBER, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT:...

Can a Claim of Fundamental Right Against Torture and Inhuman Treatment Be Made on Behalf of a Deceased Person?

lawpavilion October 2, 2024

CASE TITLE: C.P. KANO STATE & ORS v. MUSTAPHA (2024) LPELR-62756(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND JULY, 2024 JUSTICES:...

To Bargain or Not: Evaluating the Merits and Drawbacks of Plea Bargaining in Murder Trials

lawpavilion September 28, 2024

Introduction “Plea bargaining is the criminal justice system’s dirty little secret.” Albert Alschuler: Plea Bargaining and Its...

As CBN Strips Banks of Unclaimed Balances, Dormant Accounts

As CBN Strips Banks of Unclaimed Balances, Dormant Accounts

lawpavilion September 22, 2024

James Emejo writes on the potential impact of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to remove unclaimed...

The Court of Appeal of Nigeria Decision in Mohammed & 5 Ords. v. Mohammed & Another on Succession under Islamic Personal Law: My Legal Opinion

lawpavilion September 13, 2024

Background: Recently, specifically on the 23rd day of August, 2024, the Court of Appeal of Nigeria, Ilorin Judicial Division, set...

Purpose of a Power of Attorney

Purpose of a Power of Attorney

lawpavilion September 4, 2024

CASE TITLE: GIDADO v. LAWAN (2024) LPELR-62724(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 6TH AUGUST, 2024PRACTICE AREA: LAND LAWLEAD JUDGMENT: ITA GEORGE...

Can a Non-Party Challenge a Court Judgment?

Can a Non-Party Challenge a Court Judgment?

lawpavilion April 30, 2024

CASE TITLE: AKUT & ORS v. RWANG & ORS (2024) LPELR-61664(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND FEBRUARY, 2024 JUSTICES:...

Whether the Corporate Affairs Commission Needs a Court Order to Conduct an Investigation into the Affairs of a Company

lawpavilion April 30, 2024

CASE TITLE: J.A. ODUTOLA PROPERTY DEV & INVESTMENT CO. LTD. v. CAC (2024) LPELR-61717(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 8TH MARCH,...

Navigating the Nuances: Circumstances When the Defense of ‘Volenti Non Fit Injuria’ Will Be Inapplicable in a Banker-Customer Transaction

lawpavilion April 23, 2024

CASE TITLE: FIDELITY BANK PLC v. PETER (2024) LPELR-61551(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH JANUARY, 2024 JUSTICES: HAMMA AKAWU...

Whether the EFCC can Investigate State House of Assembly Fund Disbursement and Administration

When an Appellate Court May Overturn or Modify a Sentence Imposed by a Trial Court

Can a Claim of Fundamental Right Against Torture and Inhuman Treatment Be Made on Behalf of a Deceased Person?

To Bargain or Not: Evaluating the Merits and Drawbacks of Plea Bargaining in Murder Trials

As CBN Strips Banks of Unclaimed Balances, Dormant Accounts

The Court of Appeal of Nigeria Decision in Mohammed & 5 Ords. v. Mohammed & Another on Succession under Islamic Personal Law: My Legal Opinion

Purpose of a Power of Attorney

Can a Non-Party Challenge a Court Judgment?

Whether the Corporate Affairs Commission Needs a Court Order to Conduct an Investigation into the Affairs of a Company

Navigating the Nuances: Circumstances When the Defense of ‘Volenti Non Fit Injuria’ Will Be Inapplicable in a Banker-Customer Transaction

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