Is it lawful for Nigeria Police to parade suspects? Certainly not, reply lawyers

MEDIA parades of criminal suspects by the Nigeria Police has, for a long time, been a subject of heated public debate. It involves not only the dramatic arrest of persons suspected to have committed a crime but also group photographs taking in public and press conferences. Emmanuel Ojukwu, former Enugu state Commissioner of Police, has justified…

June 27, 2021135Comments

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Does The Rule Against Hearsay Violate The Right To Fair Hearing?

By Abubakar-D.-Sani Introduction It is probably fair to say that the rule against hearsay evidence and the right to fair hearing are two of the most familiar legal principles to both lawyers and non-lawyers alike. The reasons are not far-fetched, given their widespread application, to the extent that they almost always feature in counsel’s final…

May 8, 202117Comments

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OLISA METUH’S CORRUPTION CASE: HOW JUSTICE ABANG FELL INTO A WEB OF BIAS THAT NULLIFIED METUH’S TRIAL AND CONVICTION

Olisa Metuh v. Federal Republic of Nigeria [2021] 6 NWLR (Pt. 1771) 82 One of the high points of the fight against corruption by the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration upon assuming office in 2015 was the raid on politicians on the opposition divide – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The raid was based on allegations of…

Court orders Crown Realities Plc to refund N44.9M to property subscriber for total failure of consideration: Lessons

By: Stephen Azubuike The Story Mr. Dan Ngerem v. Crown Realties Plc [2021] 4 NWLR (Pt. 1767) 476 Mr. Dan Ngerem (“The Appellant) entered into a contract under which Crown Realties Plc (“The Respondent”) agreed to sell six houses in Crown Estate, Lekki, Lagos owned by Crown Realties. The agreed completion period was nine months from…

April 20, 20215Comments

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CAN SOMEONE WHO HAS NO LICENSE LEND MONEY?: WHAT THE LAW ACTUALLY SAYS

By O. G. Chukkol, ACIArb (UK) If you have lent money before or have borrowed money before or wish to lend money to someone, this article is for you. Money lending is legally a complex transaction that if not handled with caution, a lender will lost his money and…

April 17, 202116Comments

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Judiciary’s Financial Autonomy: JUSUN Is Right!

By Muiz Banire, SAN In the recent past and up till about a week ago, I have been intervening in matters relating to the financial autonomy of the judiciary. Thus, I am an unrepentant supporter and advocate of financial autonomy for the judiciary for several reasons that I shall highlight in the course of this…

April 16, 20210Comments

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Equipment leases in Nigeria: What every business owner should know

At the beginning of the journey of building your business, purchasing the equipment to compete within your market may not be an option, majorly because of funding. And that is where an equipment lease comes to the table. Equipment Leasing is an arrangement where a person known as the lessor gives temporary possession of an…

April 14, 20210Comments

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Phone Call is Good Service, Supreme Court rules

ENL CONSORTIUM LTD v. SHAMBILAT SHELTER (NIG) LTD CITATION: (2018) LPELR-43902(SC) In the Supreme Court of Nigeria ON FRIDAY, 26TH JANUARY, 2018 Suit No: SC.40/2015 Before Their Lordships: MARY UKAEGO PETER-ODILI Justice of the Supreme Court KUMAI BAYANG AKA’AHS Justice of the Supreme Court AMINA ADAMU AUGIE Justice of the Supreme Court PAUL ADAMU GALINJE…

February 9, 20210Comments

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CAN A SUBPOENAED WITNESS BE INDICTED FOR AN OFFENCE FOR WHICH HE WAS NOT CHARGED?

DASUKI v. FRN & ORS (2020) LPELR-52287(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 16TH DECEMBER, 2020 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: STEPHEN JONAH ADAH, J.C.A. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION This appeal borders on Criminal Law and Procedure. FACTS The appellant, Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki appealed against the Judgment (in part) of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, delivered…

February 5, 2021142Comments

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Am I Waiving My Right To Sue When I Sign A Medical Consent Form In Nigeria?

By Chidera Nwokeke INTRODUCTION An essential of good medical practice is the recognition by the attending physician of the inherent right of the patient to their own body and life. The healthcare provider has no right to examine or treat a patient without their consent. The consent that is in issue here is not the…

February 3, 20210Comments

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