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Supreme Court says a car painter deserves an award for reporting stolen car brought to his workshop.

Abdulrahman v. The State [2019] 5 NWLR (Pt. 1664) 162 at 177, paras. C-D, per Galumje, JSC: “Before I end this short contribution, I must commend PW2, the car paint sprayer who promptly reported the presence of the stolen car in his workshop. He is a true reflection of an honest Nigerian who deserves to […]

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April 26, 2019
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17 Achievements of the Lagos State Judiciary under Hon. Justice O. O. Oke

It is a well-known fact that the Lagos State Judiciary has over time been a pacesetter in the advancement of the justice system in Nigeria. Honourable Justice Olufunmilayo Opeyemi Oke was appointed by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in September 2017 as the 16th Chief Judge of the State. Since her appointment, Her Ladyship has embarked on […]

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April 26, 2019
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Case Law Notable Pronouncements

Our law is the law of the practitioner rather than the law of the philosopher.

Chief Gani Fawehinni v. Nigerian Bar Association & Ors (No 2) (1989) 2 NWLR (Pt. 105) 558 at 650, per Oputa, JSC: “Our law is the law of the practitioner rather than the law of the philosopher. Decisions have drawn their inspiration and their strength from the very facts which framed the issues for decision. […]

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April 21, 2019
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The Access Bank and Diamond Bank Deal: Implications for Stakeholders.

Introduction The news recently broke of the restructuring involving Access Bank Plc and Diamond Bank Plc, two leading Nigerian financial institutions. While the restructuring has been described by some as a merger, others have described it as an acquisition. This debate will be further discussed in this piece. However, suffice it to say that the successful restructuring and the emergence of Access […]

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April 15, 2019
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Case Law

Ecobank moved to “kill” Honeywell Flour Mills by irregular procedure but the Supreme Court waded in.

Ecobank (Nig.) Ltd v. Honeywell Flour Mills Plc [2019] 2 NWLR (Pt. 1655) 55 at 84, para. B. per Okoro, JSC: “May I state it without equivocation that application for orders of injunction affecting the rights and obligations of parties cannot be moved ex-parte in winding up proceedings. Parties must be put on notice.” The […]

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April 11, 2019
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Case Law

Illness of counsel in a firm of lawyers cannot stall proceedings.

Malari v. Leigh [2019] 3 NWLR (Pt. 1659) 332 at 368, para. G, per I. T. Muhammad, JSC: “It is foolhardy for a counsel representing a party, where it is shown that he has other qualified counsel in his firm, to claim that the matter he is handling in Court cannot go on because he […]

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April 7, 2019
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Case Law

No Governor’s Consent? No Problem.

Ibrahim v. Obaje [2019] 3 NWLR (Pt. 1660) 389 at 412, paras. B-D, per Ogunbiyi, JSC: “I agree with the Respondent’s Counsel that it is not the intendment of the Legislature that Section 22 of the Land Use Act, on consent would limit and deny parties of their rights to use and enjoy land and […]

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April 5, 2019
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Case Law Notable Pronouncements

The Supreme Court had long warned against reckless use of firearms by the Police.

Adekunle v. State [2006] 14 NWLR (Pt.1000) 717 at 749, per Ogbuagu, JSC: “Let me observe here that it is becoming very notorious and most disturbing these days when policemen use guns purchased for them with public money and meant for the protection of the citizenry, are freely used to mow down innocent citizens of […]

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April 1, 2019
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Legal Explainer: Innoson “Takes Over” GTBank – Meaning.

Background Innoson Nigeria Ltd (“Innoson”) had at the Federal High Court, Ibadan, obtained Judgment delivered on 20th December, 2010 against the Nigeria Customs Service and the Attorney-General of the Federation sued as Defendants. Guranty Trust Bank Plc (“GTB” or “GTBank”) was not a party to the suit. The Judgment sum was over Seven Hundred Million, […]

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March 30, 2019
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Case Law

Caning a child for non-payment of school fees is not only wrongful but illegal.

Master Destiny Kalu & Mr. Inyima Kalu v. Mrs. Uche Obi Owen & Miss Uduak Sam, Suit No. LD/330/2013, per Idowu J: “Caning a child for non-payment of fees is not only wrongful but illegal. It is trite and universally accepted that caning a child does not have positive effect. Flogging is an abuse of […]

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March 28, 2019
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