Rahamaniya United (Nig.) Ltd. v. Minister, FCT & Ors. [2021] 17 NWLR (Pt. 1806) 481 The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) is an agency of the Federal Government in charge of the infrastructural and physical development of Nigeria’s capital, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, under the Ministry of the FCT. Just like in other

Aliyu v. State [2021] 17 NWLR (Pt. 1805) 197. One Nura Aliyu (the Appellant) was arraigned in Court for stabbing one Jamilu Yahaya with a knife on the head and stomach. The man died. The Appellant confessed to the crime. His confessional statements were admitted in evidence without objections. When the statement was read to

Debo Adedayo (popularly known as Mr. Macaroni) is currently one of the most sensational comedians in Nigeria. In this era of comic skitmaking, Mr. Macaroni is one of the talented thespians who has all it takes to thrill you in a matter of seconds, and get your ribs cracking. Mr. Macaroni’s fans are familiar with

The Registered Trustees of Apostolic Church of Christ v. The Registered Trustees of Grace Church of Christ [2021] 16 NWLR (Pt. 1801) 105 The Story A pastor known as Pastor Igbeare was a pastor of the Apostolic Church of Christ and rose to the position of Vice President. The Apostolic Church of Christ was registered in

It is commonplace for parents to desire that their children take after them, particularly with respect to their trade or profession. Several reasons account for this desire. It would be significantly easier to mentor the child in the pursuit of said profession. Parents see themselves as pacesetters for their offspring, and arguably, children are regarded

Femi Osibona, the developer of the 21-storey building which collapsed recently, reportedly died in the rubbles. Many also met their untimely death in the collapse of the high-rise building. Controversies abound. Sadly, there appears to be no tears for Femi Osibona, only spears and arrows within his family, as the blocks holding his family appears

Fourscore Heights Ltd (Fourscore Homes) embarked on the construction of triplet high-rise buildings in Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos (known as 360 Degrees Towers). Two were delivered. The third – a 21-storey building – was a stillbirth. It recently collapsed, leaving scores dead. The National Emergency Management Agency and others have been on a search for

Introduction A creditor is exposed to several kinds of challenges in the attempt to recover debts. One of such challenges could be in this form – While the creditor is making moves to recover the debt, especially by court action, the debtor might, in a bid to save the debtor’s assets, secretly move the assets