Criminal Law

Illegality of Charging Protesters with Terrorism and Treason

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Illegality of Charging Protesters with Terrorism and Treason

lawpavilion November 18, 2024

By Femi Falana SAN Introduction Last week, President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate termination of the treason...

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

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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:...

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

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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:...

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

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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:...

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

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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...

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As CBN Strips Banks of Unclaimed Balances, Dormant Accounts

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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...

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

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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...

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Purpose of a Power of Attorney

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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...

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Can a Non-Party Challenge a Court Judgment?

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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:...

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

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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,...

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