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COMPOUNDING OFFENCES: SECTION 14(2) OF THE EFCC ACT AND THE CONFLICTING VERSIONS OF THE ACT

In the course of my research, I discovered conflicting versions of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act 2004. The conflict has to do with the provisions of section 14(2) often relied upon by the EFCC when compounding an offence. To compound an offence is to give the offender the option to settle out […]

stephenazubuike
July 1, 2024
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Politics

WHEN THE WHITE LION IS HAUNTED, HUNTED BY THE RED EAGLE

When the White Lion is haunted by its past, it is a bad omen. And when the White Lion is hunted by the Red Eagle, the omen is still bad. I read a piece by a journalist—Akin Owolabi—where he observed that Yahaya Bello is fondly referred to as the White Lion of Kogi due to […]

stephenazubuike
April 21, 2024
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FROM “SMALL PLACE” TO NEW YORK: TUNDE TURNS THE HAND OF TIME AT TIMES SQUARE

It is a remarkable feat to get on the record books of the Guinness World Records. Some people deliberately go for the records through performing certain activities. Some others do not need to do anything as nature may decide to perform the wonder itself and have their names up in the books. For example, without […]

stephenazubuike
April 20, 2024
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Opinions

ERISCO FOODS VS CHIOMA: ARE THERE OPTIONS FOR SETTLEMENT?

ERISCO FOODS VS CHIOMA: ARE THERE OPTIONS FOR SETTLEMENT? The case of Erisco Foods Limited and Chioma Egodi (Okoli) continues to spark interest across the web. Recall that on 17 September 2023, one Chioma Egodi (Chioma) reportedly made a post on X (formerly Twitter) alleging that she tasted Nagiko Tomato Mix—a product of Erisco Foods […]

stephenazubuike
March 9, 2024
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Case Law

ASSOCIATIONS REGISTERED UNDER CAMA CANNOT LEGALLY OPERATE AS TRADE UNIONS

Introduction An interesting decision emanating from the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Port Harcourt Division, re-establishes the limits and boundaries of associations that can be registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) under Part F of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA) which governs incorporated trustees. In Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria […]

stephenazubuike
December 19, 2023
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Politics

THE KANO DEBACLE THROWS THE JUDICIARY INTO QUAGMIRE OF RIDICULE

THE KANO DEBACLE THROWS THE JUDICIARY INTO QUAGMIRE OF RIDICULE Kano Debacle In the 18 March 2023 Kano State gubernatorial election, Abba Yusuf, the candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) was declared winner. He defeated Yusuf Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress (APC). As expected, all roads led to the Kano State Governorship […]

stephenazubuike
November 25, 2023
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MOHBAD: THE TALENTED ARTISTE WHO COULD NOT BE “BADDER” THAN DEATH

One early Sunday morning, I woke up to cold winds amidst the relentless rains pouring in Lagos for the past couple of days. Shortly before noon, I visited a supermarket in Lagos to pick up a few items. The motorway was free, the streets were less busy, and the drizzle was bearable. Parking outside was […]

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September 17, 2023
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Opinions

PEPT JUDGMENTS: THE FIRST THING WE DO, LET’S KILL ALL THE LAWYERS?

PEPT JUDGMENTS: THE FIRST THING WE DO, LET’S KILL ALL THE LAWYERS? The Court of Appeal which sat as the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) delivered its judgments on 6 September 2023. The Judgments pertain to the election petition cases filed by the Labour Party (LP), People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and […]

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September 8, 2023
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NBA

GETTING IT WRONG: CHOICE OF PORTABLE AS GUEST ARTISTE LEFT LAWYERS IN DISBELIEF

NBA-AGC The Annual General Conference (AGC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is arguably the largest gathering of lawyers in Africa. When Nigerian lawyers gather at the AGC, they invite men and women of high repute, from various works of life. These personalities (which include world leaders, top government officials, business executives, and icons) join […]

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September 3, 2023
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THE FATE OF PROF. NDIFON HANGS ON THE BALANCE, IT DANGLES LIKE BELLS

Introduction Prof. Cyril Osim Ndifon is a Professor of Law, professing in the areas of Comparative Criminal Law, International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal Law. He also professes in female anatomy, if the allegations of the law students of the University of Calabar, Nigeria (UNICAL) are anything to go by. Prof. Ndifon rose through the […]

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August 23, 2023
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