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Habu Samaila v. The State (2023) LLJR-CA LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report – COURT OF APPEAL ITA GEORGE MBABA, JCA (Delivering the leading judgment) This appeal emanated from the decision of Jigawa State High Court in Charge No. JUD/28C/2015, delivered on 17th January, 2019 by Hon. Justice A.M. Abubakar, whereof appellant was convicted and sentenced to…
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APC v. PDP & Ors. (2023) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report – COURT OF APPEAL UGOCHUKWU ANTHONY OGAKWU, JCA: (Delivering the leading judgment) The appellant and the 1st respondent are registered political parties in Nigeria. In preparation for the forthcoming 2023 General Elections, they conducted primary elections as required by law to produce candidates they would sponsor for…
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Jaho Mohammed v. The State (2022) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report – SUPREME COURT HELEN MORONKEJI OGUNWUMIJU, JSC (Delivering the leading judgment) This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division hereinafter referred to as the court below Coram: Hussein Mukhtar, (JCA), Muhammed L. Shuaibu (JCA) and Frederick O. Oho…
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Network Securities Limited v. Alhaji Umaru Dahiru & Ors (2023) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report – SUPREME COURT AMINA ADAMU AUGIE, JSC (Delivering the leading judgment) The first respondent, as plaintiff, instituted the action that culminated in this appeal at the Federal High Court, wherein he claimed the following reliefs- (a) A declaration that the…
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Tony Anozia v. The A.G. Lagos State & Ors (2022) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report – SUPREME COURT UWANI MUSA ABBA AJI, JSC (Delivering the leading judgment) The appellant as claimant instituted an action against the defendant, Ndubusi Ikem Mbanugo, as successor to Chief O.C Mbanugo (deceased), donor of a power of attorney in 1990…
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David Edevie Vs Oborevwori Sheriff Francis Orohwedor & Ors LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report – SUPREME COURT TIJJANI ABUBAKAR, JSC (Delivering the leading judgment) This appeal is against the judgment of the Court of Appeal Abuja Judicial Division, delivered on the 29th day of August 2022 in appeal number CA/ABJ/CV/778/2022. Just by way of summary…
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Nitel Trustees Limited v. Syndicated Investment Holdings Limited (2022) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report – SUPREME COURT ADAMU JAURO, JSC (Delivering the leading judgment) This appeal is against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, delivered on the 23rd of May, 2014. The court below in its judgment allowed the respondent’s appeal against…
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Mufutau Bamidele Akande v. Prof. Olugbemiro Jegede & Ors (2022) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report – SUPREME COURT MARY UKAEGO PETER-ODILI, JSC (Delivering the leading judgment) This appeal is against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division delivered on 26th day of June, 2015 or court below or lower court, Coram: Joseph Shagbaor…
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Alhaji Mohammed Bello Gidiya & 5 Others v. Alhaji Mohammed Sanusi & 2 Others (2022) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report – SUPREME COURT UWANI MUSA ABBA AJI, JSC (Delivering the leading judgment) The respondents as plaintiffs commenced the action at the High Court of Niger State, Kontagora division, challenging the process of selection and the…
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The Difference Between a Generalist and a Specialist Attorney Navigating the legal landscape can be one of life’s most challenging experiences. When faced with complex legal issues, particularly in high-stakes areas such as criminal defense or intricate tax disputes, the choice of legal representation can significantly impact the outcome. We often assume that any lawyer…