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J. N. Obiegbu V. University of Abuja (2004) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report T. MUHAMMAD, J.C.A. By an originating motion filed before the Federal High Court holden at Abuja (the lower court), the applicant as appellant herein, prayed the lower court for an order quashing: (a) The proceedings, findings and reports of the investigation panel and…
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Mohammed Hassan Hashim Rimi V. Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec) & Anor. (2004) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report T. MUHAMMAD, J.C.A. On the 13th day of February, 2004, the Kogi State National, Assembly/Governorship and Legislative Houses Election Tribunal holden at Lokoja (the “tribunal” for short), dismissed the petition of the appellant as petitioner. Dissatisfied, the petitioner…
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Navigating the complexities of Illinois traffic laws can be a daunting task for many drivers. When faced with a traffic citation or more serious driving-related offenses, understanding the potential consequences and legal avenues available to us is essential. Traffic lawyers in Illinois specialize in the field of traffic law and provide crucial guidance and representation…
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Estate planning is a vital process that involves the preparation of tasks that serve to manage an individual’s asset base in the event of incapacitation or death. The planning includes the bequest of assets to heirs and the settlement of estate taxes. Most estate plans are set up with the help of an attorney experienced…
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Jnr Pope’s Death : A Case of Negligence in Tort? The Story The 10th day of April, 2024, was a gloomy day for the Nollywood industry and in extension, Nigeria as a whole as nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly called Jnr Pope, and four others lost their lives when their boat capsized in the…
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Lagos State Development Property Corporation V. Chief J. O. Adeyemi-bero & Anor. (2004) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SALAMI, J.C.A. In the High Court of Lagos State, in the Lagos Judicial Division, sitting at Lagos, the plaintiff by an action commenced by originating summons which was subsequently amended sought the following reliefs: “1. A declaration that…
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Josadeg Nigeria Limited & Anor. V. Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (2004) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ROWLAND, J.C.A. In the High Court of Oyo State, the plaintiff, who is now the respondent filed an action against the appellants who therein were the defendants, claiming jointly and severally as follows: “(a) The sum of N315,560.42 being balance…
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Emmanuel Abarshi V. Commissioner of Police (2004) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BULKACHUWA, J.C.A. The appellant, as accused was first arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court, Wuse on 15th February, 1996 on a First Information Report (FIR) of an alleged theft, contrary to section 289 of the Penal Code. The appellant, an assistant inspector of prisons,…
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Ngozi Anyafulu V. Vincent Agazie (2004) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report UMOREN, J.C.A. This is an appeal from the decision of the High Court of Justice, Enugu by Agbatah, J. in suit E/100/95 dated 17th April, 2000. The facts that gave rise to this appeal are as culled from the only brief filed and on which…
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Chief Oyoyo Ubene V. Commissioner of Police (2004) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report CHUKWUMA-ENEH, J.C.A. This appeal is against the ruling of the Akpabuyo High Court of Cross River State (Coram: Ikpeme, J.) which struck out the appellant’s application for leave of the Honourable Court to appeal Bout of time against the appellant’s conviction in the…