Simple View of the Right of Private Defence Under the Nigerian Laws – Akilu Saadu
Simple View of the Right of Private Defence Under the Nigerian Laws Generally, since the establishment of government institution in our societies ,the public relinquished their powers to the government they unanimously established pursuant to the laws governing a particular geographical setting. The relinquishment of the rights by public to the government made government the […]
Essentiality or Otherwise of the Defendant’s Presence in a Criminal Litigation
Essentiality or Otherwise of the Defendant’s Presence in a Criminal Litigation: A Constitutional Right of Fair Hearing Criminal Litigation in Nigeria commences from the moment a Criminal Complaint is made to any Law enforcement agency (particularly the police force) and will be reduced to the First Information Report (FIR); it can also be instituted through […]
The Rational Justification of Criminal Punishment – Oritsetsemaye Atie
The Rational Justification of Criminal Punishment Introduction Criminal punishment is a contentious issue, with debates surrounding its effectiveness and ethical legitimacy. While punishment aims to hold offenders accountable and deter future crimes, its rational justification is questionable. This inquiry explores the justification of criminal punishment, examining its purposes, outcomes, and ethical implications. By scrutinizing the […]
Assessment of the Power and Implications of Nolle Prosequi on Justice Administration in Nigeria – Akanmu Jamiu
Assessment of the Power and Implications of Nolle Prosequi on Justice Administration in Nigeria ABSTRACT The concept and practice of the power to institute, take over, and terminate any criminal proceedings in all recognized statutory courts in Nigeria, as conferred on the Attorney General, has over the years been subject to various legal and political […]
The Effectiveness of Anti-Corruption Laws in Nigeria – Ogundeji Mary A
The Effectiveness of Anti-Corruption Laws in Nigeria Nigeria’s reputation on the global stage is tarnished by its struggles with corruption, leading to widespread international stigma. On June 13th 2000, before giving presidential assent to the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, former President Olusegun Obasanjo declared: “Corruption is a canker-worm that has eaten […]
Distinguishing Between Trust and Other Legal Concepts – Waleeyah Olalekan
Distinguishing Between the Trust Concept and Other Legal Concepts Introduction Human interaction is inevitable in every sane society that quests prosperity and peace. As such, certain relationships occur among people based on their formation and the purposes they intend to achieve with the relationship. The concept of trust under equitable doctrine is one out of […]
Power of Court to Set Aside its own Verdict; Exception to the Doctrine of Functus Officio – Akilu Saadu
The Power of the Court to Set Aside its own Verdict; an Exception to the Doctrine of Functus Officio Introduction Generally, the legal procedure allows the courts to determine any case before it which the court has a legal capacity or required jurisdiction to determine such matters (This is pursuant to section 6 of the […]
OPEC: History, Structure, Mission, Challenges, Nigeria – Inioluwa Olaposi
OPEC The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), is an intergovernmental organisation or cartel of 12 countries. The stated mission of the organisation is to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its member countries and ensure the stabilisation of oil markets, in order to secure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum […]
Enhancing the Reproductive and Sexual Health of Women Through the Sustainable Development Goals – Waleeyah Olalekan
Enhancing the Reproductive and Sexual Health of Women Through the Sustainable Development Goals It will not be disputable to accept that if we all pause for a few minutes to think about how the world is becoming negligent of germane issues, especially the ones that are pressingly affecting the lives of women, we will begin […]
The Right to Health: Guarantees Under International Human Rights Law Vis-à-Vis Gambian Standards – Muhammed Ceesay
The Right to Health: Guarantees Under International Human Rights Law Vis-à-Vis Gambian Standards ABSTRACT This article explores the guarantees afforded to the right under international human rights law and critically assesses the extent to which these said guarantees translate municipally, having regard to The Gambia’s legal and policy frameworks on health. The paper begins with […]