April 2021

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 […]

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April 30, 2021
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Case Law

CHILD MOLESTERS ARE BARBARIC ANIMALS OF DANGEROUS SPECIES – SUPREME COURT

In myriads of cases, the Nigerian Supreme Court has had to deal with appeals relating to cases of child molestation. The apex Court has consistently expressed deep concern and condemned the act in strong terms. For instance, in the case of Boniface Adonike v. The State [2015] 7 NWLR (Pt. 1458) 237 at 266, Okoro, […]

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April 28, 2021
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News

BEWARE: NIGERIAN ARMY BLOWS HOT AGAINST SHARING OF GRAPHIC PICTURES OF SOLDIERS KILLED IN BATTLE

The Nigerian Army blows hot against sharing of graphic pictures of members of the armed forces who die in battle. Below is the statement seen on the Nigerian Army’s Facebook page: PROTEST AGAINST INDISCRIMINATE AND INSENSITIVE SHARING OF GRAPHIC PICTURES OF KILL-IN-ACTION SOLDIERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA The Nigerian Army condemns in the strongest term possible, […]

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April 27, 2021
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ON LIMIT TO POWERS OF THE SUPREME COURT UNDER SECTION 22 OF THE SUPREME COURT ACT

Case Law

SUPREME COURT FORBIDS LAWYERS FROM PLEADING ALLOCUTUS

Francis v. Federal Republic of Nigeria [2021] 5 NWLR (Pt. 1769) 398 at 412, per Eko, JSC: “Allocutus”, as defined in Earl Jowitt: The Dictionary of English Law, is what the convict has to say why the court should not proceed to sentence him. That is, what the convict shows “Why the sentence should not […]

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April 26, 2021
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Opinions Trending

ACTIVISTS BY DAY, HUSTLERS AT NIGHT: THE MANY SCALES OF A FAILED SYSTEM

The recent story of what transpired between Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN (the Hon. Minister of State for Labour and Employment) and Nigerian music artiste, Eedris Abdulkareem, is a classic example of what goes on behind the scenes in the movie starring many Nigerian activists. Although not a Judge, but for the purpose of the issues […]

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April 25, 2021
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Business Case Law

HOW TO SAVE YOUR ACCOUNT FROM BANK’S EXCESS CHARGES: BUSINESS AND LEGAL TACTICS

One of the recurring issues with many banks in Nigeria is the issue of excess and illegal bank charges on accounts held by customers. The situation often arises from loan transactions. When you obtain a bank loan, there are a number of charges that it might attract along the way as part of the loan […]

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April 22, 2021
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Notable Pronouncements

COURT ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO SUE LAWYERS FOR PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE

Recently, the Nigerian Court of Appeal made a pronouncement, encouraging litigants to sue their lawyers for any professional negligence. This was in the case of Fasehun & Ors v. Adesida & Ors [2021] 4 NWLR (Pt. 1767) 514 at 525. In that case, Hon. Justice Danjuma, JCA declared: I must reiterate that the scenario of […]

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April 21, 2021
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Case Law Real Estate

COURT ORDERS CROWN REALTIES PLC TO REFUND N44.9M TO PROPERTY SUBSCRIBER FOR TOTAL FAILURE OF CONSIDERATION: LESSONS

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 the date […]

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April 20, 2021
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Opinions

3 REASONS NIGERIANS PANT OVER PANTAMI’S NEW “BORN AGAIN” STATUS

The Nigerian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami, has been in the news lately for controversies surrounding comments he made in the past which appeared to support some ideologies held by some terrorist groups. This has made many to extend to him the appellation of a “terrorist.” The Minister has been […]

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April 18, 2021
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Foreign Opinions

TWITTER SNUB: LAI MOHAMMED GOES AGAINST NIGERIANS IN A GAME OF MOCKERY AND BLAME

On Monday, 12 April 2021, the co-founder of Twitter, Jack Dorsey announced that Twitter is now present on the African continent, and will be laying its head in Ghana. https://twitter.com/jack/status/1381609431381766147?s=19 Why Ghana? Twitter had indicated that its attraction for Ghana was due to the country’s democratic virtues and respect for freedom of speech and online […]

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April 15, 2021
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