Why the Court of Appeal Decision in Moses v. Ecobank & Anor does not open the flood gates for actions on failed ATM transactions

By Oliver Omoredia In the past days, significant attention has been given to the decision of the Court of Appeal in the case of Moses Jwan v. ECOBANK Nigeria Plc & Anor [2021]10 NWLR pt.449. Much of the attention on the case has been drawn from the obiter dictum per Aliyu JCA on the point that ” The ATM…

August 3, 202116Comments

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How FGN’S shrewed move to avoid a compromised N9.7B judgment debt was blocked by the Supreme Court

By Stephen Azubuike Many a time, the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), through some of its agencies, enter into several kinds of contracts. However, through what sometimes appear to be floppy policies, politics, negligence, corrupt practices or mere mischief, the FGN gets involved in unnecessary and avoidable contract breaches. Consequently, the Government is held liable…

August 3, 20210Comments

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US Indictment: Ways Abba Kyari confirms he has plenty of questions to answer

By Stephen Azubuike The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States recently dropped a bombshell as they made frightening revelations which sought to connect Nigeria’s Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, with criminal conspiracy associated with internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas (Hushpuppi) and his gang. The FBI’s revelations were as contained in…

August 3, 20210Comments

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Free Copy of the Judgment: AFDIN Ventures LTD & ORS V. Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council

by Onyekachi Umah, Esq., LL.M, ACIArb(UK) Generation of revenue by government often comes with the demand and collection of taxes, levies and penalties. In Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, governments of the Area Councils are bent on increasing internally generated revenues. While many residents in Abuja (including, legal practitioners and tax experts) question the authority of…

August 2, 20210Comments

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The 4 over 3 narrow escape of Governor Akeredolu in Supreme Court and impending near death of APC– P. D. Pius

It is no longer news that the Supreme Court by a narrow split decision of 4 Justices against 3 decided to save Governor Akeredolu's seat. In simple terms the law Lords decided that Governor Akeredolu cannot be removed as Governor of Ondo State. The linchpin of the case is that the current Chairman of APC…

July 30, 20210Comments

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THE MEANING OF “NEXT OF KIN”*

The term “Next Of Kin” simpliciter, does not confer the right of inheritance on the person so named. If so, of what use is the term?" INTRODUCTION The meaning and the legal implication of the term “next of kin” have been constantly misunderstood by the ordinary public. It appears, though erroneously, that many people think…

June 5, 2021175Comments

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Can A Notary Public Be A Judge?

By Abubakar D. Sani, Esq Introduction The on-going industrial action by the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has tasked the survival instincts of many a counsel in Nigeria like few things in recent times – both professionally and otherwise. What clearer sign of this than the so-called ‘order’ – which went viral in social…

May 31, 20213Comments

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Iniubong Umoren: In a game of conscience and wits, alleged killer pleads self-defence

By: Stephen Azubuike The news of the death of Iniubong Umoren, the young Nigerian lady allegedly killed in cold blood while in search of a job, has remained one of the most unfortunate incidents in these trying times in Nigeria. A young man, Uduak Frank Akpan, currently “cooling off” in the Police net at Akwa Ibom…

May 27, 20210Comments

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Supreme Court lashes a lawyer who sought to ‘recover’ his client’s N150M already paid to the client to his knowledge

By: Stephen Azubuike Passco Int’l Ltd v. Unity Bank Plc [2021] 7 NWLR (Pt. 1775) 224 (SC) Passco Int’l Ltd (The Appellant) informed its bank, Unity Bank Plc (The Respondent), that it had concluded plans for the sale of its property in Lagos State and of its intention to transfer the proceeds of the sale to…

May 27, 20210Comments

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The Attorney-General is wrong on open grazing

By Aloy Ejimakor Days ago, Abubakar Malami (SAN), the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) granted an interview to Channels Television in which he faulted Southern Governors’ ban on open grazing. The AGF is wrong; Southern Governors are right, and here’s why: Before one can graze, he must be a cattle rearer or a herdsman. The…

May 20, 20210Comments

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