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Abdullahi v. State (2022) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report – SUPREME COURT JOHN INYANG OKORO, J.S.C. (Delivering the Lead Judgment) This appeal is against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Kaduna Judicial Division delivered on 5th June, 2015. The Court in the said judgment, affirmed the judgment of the trial Court which convicted the Appellant…
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Ekum v. State (2022) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report – SUPREME COURT HELEN MORONKEJI OGUNWUMIJU, J.S.C. (Delivering the Lead Judgment): This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Calabar Judicial Division hereinafter referred to as the Court below, Coram: I. M. M. Saulawa, (JCA), C. E. Nwosu-Iheme (JCA) and J. O. K.…
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Planning for the future can feel overwhelming. Thoughts about what happens to your assets, your family, or your legacy after you’re gone aren’t easy to face, but addressing them head-on brings a sense of relief and clarity. For many people, one of the most effective tools in estate planning is a living trust, and working…
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Sani v. State (2022) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report COURT OF APPEAL MONICA BOLNA’AN DONGBAN-MENSEM, J.C.A.(Delivering the Lead Judgment): The Appellant who was the 5th Accused Person faced trial alongside 5 other Accused Persons before the High Court of Niger State for the offences of culpable homicide punishable with death, conspiracy and theft contrary to Sections…
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Gidiya & ORS v. Sanusi & ORS (2022) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report UWANI MUSA ABBA AJI, J.S.C. (Delivering the Lead Judgment): The Respondents as plaintiffs commenced the action at the High Court of Niger State, Kontagora division, challenging the process of selection and the selection of Sarkin Bauchi, the district head of Rijau. Both parties…
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Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025 An Act To Establish The Joint Revenue Board, The Tax Appeal Tribunal And The Office Of The Tax Ombud, For The Harmonisation, Coordination And Settlement Of Disputes Arising From Revenue Administration In Nigeria; And For Related Matters. Commencement [26th June 2025] ENACTED by the National Assembly of…
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Section 61 Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025 Section 61 of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025 is about Citation. It provides as follows: This Act may be cited as the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025.
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Section 60 Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025 Section 60 of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025 is about Interpretation. It provides as follows: In this Act –“Board” means the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria established undersection 3 of this Act ; “Chairman” means the Chairman of the Board appointed…
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Section 59 Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025 Section 59 of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025 is about Savings and transitional provisions. It provides as follows: Notwithstanding the provisions of section 58 of this Act –(a) anything done or purported to have been done by the Joint Tax Board,…
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Section 58 Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025 Section 58 of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025 is about Consequential amendment. It provides as follows: (1) The Personal Income Tax Act is amended by deleting section 86 (the deleted section). (2) Without prejudice to section 6 of the Interpretation Act,…