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Lawyers should not worship in Military “Courts” fully robed.

First, a Court Martial is NOT a Court. Although, popularly referred to as a Military Court, it is best described as a tribunal which is constituted by recognised authority to hear and try special offences committed by only members of the armed forces in active service. The constitution of a Court Martial is likened to […]

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September 25, 2019
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Following the whirlwind of general elections earlier conducted in Nigeria, the Petitioners, Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took it up a notch by challenging the presidential poll which was in favor of Muhammadu Buhari and of course, the All Progressives Congress (APC). This was primarily on the grounds that Buhari was not […]

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September 19, 2019
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Xenphobia: Retaliatory Strike Back by Nigeria – Franchising and Outsourcing

Some Nigerians naturally gave in to the primordial feeling of revenge, to strike back and hurt South Africans by hurting “South African businesses” in Nigeria, in the wake of the recent xenophobic attack in South Africa. However, it is regrettable that more of Nigerian investments were hurt in the process. How is that so？Franchising and […]

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September 19, 2019
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Special Feature

Dealing with Electric Energy Theft in Nigeria: Need for an Investment-Protection-Oriented Approach

Introduction The electricity industry in Nigeria since the privatization era has become awash with many promising opportunities. The industry which was broken into three layers of Generation, Transmission and Distribution with private firms/individuals holding the majority shares in the Generation and Distribution layers of the industry while the government, understandably, maintains its control on the […]

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September 19, 2019
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Case Law

Can business partnership be inferred? Married couples as case study.

Introduction According to Black’s Law Dictionary, partnership is a voluntary association of two or more persons who jointly own and carry on a business for profit. In the case of Ezejesi v. Ezejesi (2008) LPELR-4476(CA), the Court of Appeal handed down the following principle: “Partnership may be established by parol evidence but not necessarily firmly […]

stephenazubuike
September 15, 2019
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Case Law Special Feature

Human dignity has no nationality – South African Supreme Court of Appeal

Introduction In the case of Minister of Home Affairs and Others v. Watchenuka and Others (010/2003) [2003] ZASCA 142; [2004] 1 All SA 21 (SCA), the South African Supreme Court of Appeal, per Nugent JA, had this to say: “Human dignity has no nationality. It is inherent in all people – citizens and non-citizens alike […]

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September 8, 2019
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Case Law Notable Pronouncements Special Feature

ONNOGHEN: SUPREME COURT SAYS CROSS RIVER STATE IS AN “UNSOLICITED MOURNER.”

Introduction Histories are usually made up of both sweet and bitter stories; believable and unbelievable stories. Facts and fictions. Lies and truth. The History of Nigeria is not left out. The popular story of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Honourable Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, CJN (Hon. Justice Onnoghen) and how he was […]

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September 3, 2019
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Case Law Law News

How court stopped overzealous lawyer who sued CAC in his own name for name rejection.

Background Mustapha v. Corporate Affairs Commission [2019] 10 NWLR (Pt. 1680) 355. A legal practitioner, Adekola Mustapha Esq., (“the Appellant”) presented the names of three proposed companies to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) (“the Respondent”) for reservation, in preparation for registration. CAC refused to approve any of the names for reservation on the ground that […]

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August 30, 2019
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Case Law Law News Opinions

Ordeals of nurses in the hands of Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria – Court comes to their aid.

The Story Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria v. Ogu [2019] 10 NWLR (Pt. 1680) 233. A qualified nurse, Patrick Ogu, requested for a verification of his Nursing Licence to be sent by the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria (“the Appellant”) to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. In treating his request, the […]

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August 28, 2019
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Law News Legal Explainer Opinions

Khafi: Of “Romping Loins” and Defamatory Claims – What you should know.

Background It is no news that Khafilat Kareem (“Khafi”) is currently a housemate at the 2019 edition of the popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija): Pepper Dem which began on June 30. By her profile, she is said to be a 29-year-old Police Constable (PC) working with London Metropolitan Police (Met). Khafi was […]

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August 14, 2019
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