Jide Aladejobi V. Nigeria Bar Association (2013) LLJR-SC
Jide Aladejobi V. Nigeria Bar Association (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report JOHN AFOLABI FABIYI, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the direction of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee of the Body of Benchers (‘the Committee’ for short) which was delivered on 22nd February, 2011. Therein, the Committee directed the Chief Registrar of the Supreme […]
Chief Eyo Edem Nsefik (Since Dead) & Ors V. Rosemary Muna & Ors (2013) LLJR-SC
Chief Eyo Edem Nsefik (Since Dead) & Ors V. Rosemary Muna & Ors (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MAHMUD MOHAMMED, J.S.C. The dispute between the parties in this appeal concerns the Administration of the estate of the late Mrs. Teresa Ekpenyong Nsefik (Nee Ekpenyong Eyo) of No. 18, St. Gregory Road, Eko Ekete Close, […]
Alhaji Rasaki Abiola Ekunola V. Central Bank Of Nigeria & Anor (2013) LLJR-SC
Alhaji Rasaki Abiola Ekunola V. Central Bank Of Nigeria & Anor (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report CHRISTOPHER MITCHELL CHUKWUMA-ENEH, J.S.C. The plaintiff (appellant) has been employed by the 1st defendant/respondent in 1965 as a Technician and has risen to become Assistant Director, Building Engineering Services Department by the time of his dismissal in February […]
Alli Dogo V. The State (2013) LLJR-SC
Alli Dogo V. The State (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report HON. JUSTICE NWALI SYLVESTER NGWUTA, J.S.C Before the Ibadan Judicial Division of the High Court of Justice of Oyo State the appellant was charged with murder contrary to, and punishable under, S.319 of the Criminal Code Cap. 30 Vol. II Laws of Oyo State […]
Uyaemenam Nwora & Ors V. Nweke Nwabueze & Ors (2013) LLJR-SC
Uyaemenam Nwora & Ors V. Nweke Nwabueze & Ors (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MAHMUD MOHAMMED, J.S.C On 3rd March, 2009, the Appellants appeal No.CA/E/30/2009 pending at the Enugu Division of the Court of Appeal came up before that Court for striking out for non-compliance with the rules of Court. The record of appeal […]
Augustine Abba V. Shell Petroleum Development Company Of Nigeria Limited (2013) LLJR-SC
Augustine Abba V. Shell Petroleum Development Company Of Nigeria Limited (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report SULEIMAN GALADIMA, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the Judgment of the Court of Appeal, Benin Division in Appeal CA/B/162/99 delivered on the 10th day of June, 2004. The simple facts of this case, summed up from the available […]
Sunday Chijioke Agbo & Ors V. State (2013) LLJR-SC
Sunday Chijioke Agbo & Ors V. State (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report JOHN AFOLABI FABIYI, J.S.C This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal; Enugu Division (the court below) delivered on the 24th February, 2010. Therein, the court below dismissed the appeal of the appellants against the decision of the […]
Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomole V. Charles Ehigie Airhiavbere Maj, Gen (Rtd) & Ors (2013) LLJR-SC
Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomole V. Charles Ehigie Airhiavbere Maj, Gen (Rtd) & Ors (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report BODE RHODES-VIVOUR, J.S.C On the 14th day of July 2012 gubernatorial elections were held in Edo State, The appellant was the candidate for the Action Congress of Nigeria, while the 1st respondent was the candidate for […]
Dr. Michael Emuakpor Abeke V. Barrister A.a. Odunsi & Anor (2013) LLJR-SC
Dr. Michael Emuakpor Abeke V. Barrister A.a. Odunsi & Anor (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OLUKAYODE ARIWOOLA, J.S.C. This appeal is against the decision of the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal, hereinafter called, the court below. The appellant herein was the plaintiff at the trial High Court of Lagos State while the […]
Victor Essien Victor V. The State (2013) LLJR-SC
Victor Essien Victor V. The State (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report S. MUNTAKA-COOMASSIE, J.S.C. The Appellant and three other persons were arraigned before the High court of Justice, Akwa-Ibom on three (3) count charge of armed robbery contrary to section 1 (2) (a) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions), Cap 398 Vol. 22 […]