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Judgment 101
Recently, a popular Nigerian journalist was sued by a British Journalist for defamation due to certain allegations made in…
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Opinion
Court Judgements In Nigeria And The Independence Of The Judiciary By Temilola Adewusi
Introduction. Over the years, there has been an increasing reliance on the court to decide on cases where major issues…
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Litigation
Nigerian Judiciary Thriving Independently, Tinubu Is A Beacon Of Rule Of Law- Alex Otti, Bala Mohammed
The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has thanked President Bola Tinubu for allowing the judiciary to discharge its duties…
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Litigation
“Kangaroo Judgment”: NBA Wins Suit Against Dame Pauline Tallen
Distinguished Colleagues, Recall that on the 14th day of December, 2022, the Incorporated Trustees of the Nigerian Bar…
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The Bench
[JUDGMENT] Propriety Of Conviction Solely On Confessional Statement Of A Defendant
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 31st day of March, 2023 Before…
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Clerical Errors, What Clerical Errors! By Onikepo Braithwaite
I have always defended the Nigerian Judiciary, because I believe that there are more good eggs amongst judicial officers…
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Politics
Judges Can Make ‘Mistakes’: APC Legal Team Defends Clerical Error On CTC Of Appeal Court Judgement
The All Progressives Congress (APC) legal team in Kano says the clerical error on the Certified True Copy…
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Litigation
Supreme Court Sets 2024 Date For Judgment On Farouk Lawan’s Appeal
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has scheduled January 26, 2024, as the date for the judgment in the appeal filed…
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Metro News
Atiku Set To Hold Press Conference Monday Following Supreme Court Judgement
Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, will address the press…
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Ask a Lawyer
Nigeria v P&ID: We Review What We Can Learn From The Court Process
I am sure a lot of you have seen the news that Nigeria recently won an important case in…
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Opinion
US Justice System And Lessons In Speedy Judgment By Louis Achi
Unlike in the United States, many court cases that demand speedy trial and justice instead of ‘judgment’ in Nigeria are…
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The Bench
Court Affirms Tinubu’s Election After Record 12-Hour Long Judgment
The Presidential Election Petition Court has affirmed Bola Tinubu as the validly elected President of Nigeria. Haruna Tsammani, the…
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Opinion
Obi, Atiku, Tinubu: Judgment Day Beckons
by Festus Adedayo The Nigerian Presidential Election Petition Court has reserved its judgment. Apprehension and expectation are playing hide…
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The Bench
Judgment: Court Of Appeal’s Power To Exercise Original Jurisdiction In A Claim
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Tuesday, the 7th day of December, 2021 Before Their Lordships…
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Litigation
[JUDGMENT] Can Narcotics Suspects Be Detained Pending Analysis Of Substances?
CASE TITLE: NATIONAL DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY v. ABUBAKAR AUDU (2021) LPELR-55325(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 24TH MAY, 2021 JUSTICES: THERESA NGOLIKA…
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Litigation
[Supreme Court Judgment] Doctrine Of Last Seen In A Charge Of Murder
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 11th day of June, 2021 Before Their Lordships…
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