Pre-election Matters Under Nigeria’s Electoral Act, 2022 and the ‘burden’ of Qualification of Candidates for Elective Positions
Pre-election Matters Under Nigeria’s Electoral Act, 2022 and the ‘burden’ of Qualification of Candidates for Elective Positions Abstract Pre-election matter from its name are cases whose cause of action arise prior to the main election of candidates who occupy public office. They are litigated in the regular courts particularly the Federal High Court being court […]
Admissibility of Uncertified Public Documents Attached to Affidavit- Andoakaa V. Obot – Oyebanjo Yussuf Akinola
Admissibility of Uncertified Public Documents Attached to Affidavit- a Look at the Supreme Court’s Decision in Andoakaa V. Obot ABSTRACT This paper critically examines the inconsistent and/discordant tone of the Courts, particularly the Court of Appeal towards the admissibility of secondary evidence of public documents prior to the decision of the Supreme Court decision in […]
Litigation as a Tool for Environmental Protection in Nigeria – Oluyemi Ayooluwa Mabel
Litigation as a Tool for Environmental Protection in Nigeria Environmental Litigation as a Tool for Environmental protection is very important in Nigeria, as it serves as a means whereby Nigeria’s Environmental is being managed and protected for the well being of the citizens. Abstract Nigeria is currently facing many environmental challenges and is even vulnerable to the effects of climate change due to its geographical local, and anthropogenic activities. […]
A Critical Examination of the Effects of Delays in Electoral Cases in Nigeria – Chidiebere A. Akalugwu
A Critical Examination of the Effects of Delays in Electoral Cases in Nigeria ABSTRACT Delays in the determination of political and electoral cases in Nigeria has been the bane to her political development since the second republic. Electoral cases by their nature are sui generis, and thus ought to be decided timeously hence, protracted cases […]
An Analysis of the Conflict in Ukraine From an International Humanitarian Law Perspective – Muhammed Ceesay
An Analysis of the Conflict in Ukraine From an International Humanitarian Law Perspective ABSTRACT The conflict in Ukraine has been raging for more than a year now, and it has resulted in deaths and injuries of thousands, destruction of critical infrastructure, and the halting fundamental services in Ukraine. It shall, therefore, be this paper’s object […]
Protection of New Plant Varieties in Nigeria – Rofiat Popoola
Protection of New Plant Varieties in Nigeria In order to fully understand the protection of plant varieties, it is expedient to explore the nature of new plant varieties and the concept of plant breeders’ rights. Generally, new plant varieties refer to novel group of plants, selected from within a species, with a common set of […]
Defamation of Character and Social Media in Nigeria – Foluke Babatunde-Lawal
Defamation of Character and Social Media Defamation is the act of harming an individual’s character, reputation, or fame through false and malicious statements. Online Defamation The internet and social media, while powerful tools for social engagement, have also become a fertile ground for potential defamation. The core elements of online defamation, such as false statements […]
Hearsay in the Nigerian Law of Evidence (Admissibility, Exceptions) – Victor Odii
Hearsay Evidence The rules of hearsay evidence prevents a witness to testify that he heard another person say that an accused committed an offence, if the aim is to establish the truth that such person committed the offence. INTRODUCTION In many instances, the court has been meticulous in admitting testimonies of a person, other than […]
Breach of Contract and Remedies – Foluke Babatunde-Lawal
Breach of Contract and Remedies A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations, either partially or entirely, or communicates an intention to fail in performing their obligations, or otherwise seems incapable of fulfilling their obligations. In the realm of day-to-day business transactions, the increasing complexity of these dealings has elevated […]
Legal Perspectives to the Gaza Hospital Attack – Rofiat Popoola
Legal Perspectives to the Gaza Hospital Attack The tragic attack on Ahli Arab Hospital, Gaza, on the 17th of October, 2023, allegedly by the Israeli airstrikes, which injured civilians causing extensive damage to the hospital facility highlights the intensity of the conflict between Palestine and Israel. Ahli Arab Hospital, which began operation since 1882, was […]