David Umaru V. Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu & 14 Ors (2011) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MAHMUD MOHAMMED, J.S.C. The dispute between the parties in this appeal arose from the election of the 1st Respondent as the Governor of Niger State following the nationwide election held on 14th April, 2007 in which the declaration of…

Adewale Joseph Vs The State (2011) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report BODE RHODES-VIVOUR, J.S.C. The appellant was charged with the following four counts: Count One: Causing death by dangerous driving contrary to and punishable under section 5 of the Federal High way Act, Cap.135 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990. Count two: Dangerous driving…

Rev. Rufus Iwuajoku Onuekwusi & Ors V. The Regtstered Trustees Of The Christ Methodist Zion Church (2011) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report IBRAHIM TANKO MUHAMMAD, J.S.C. The plaintiff at the High court of Imo state (trial court), holden at Owerri, is a Religious Body known as and called THE CHRIST METHODIST ZION CHURCH and incorporated…

Best (Nigeria) Ltd. V. Blackwood Hodge (Nigeria) Ltd. & Ors (2011) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report FABIYI, J.S.C. There are two appeals against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division (‘the court below’ for short) delivered on 22nd July, 1998. The main appeal is against the affirmation by the court below of the…

Isaac Obiuweubi Vs Central Bank Of Nigeria (2011) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report BODE RHODES-VIVOUR, J.S.C. The facts are rather straightforward. The Appellant was a senior employee of the Respondent Bank. On the 11th day of August 1987 he was put on suspension, and on the 30th day of October 1987 his appointment was terminated.…

People Democratic Party Vs Dr. Emmanuel Onwe & 4 Ors (2011) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report F. TABAI, J.S.C.  This appeal is identical with appeal No. SC. 282/2010 which I have earlier disposed of. The parties are the same and the cause of action also the same. The only difference is that, the Appellant herein…

Segun Ogunsanya V. The State (2011) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report F. TABAI, J.S.C. The Appellant was tried at the Ijebu-Ode Judicial Division of the High Court of Ogun State on a two count charge of conspiracy and armed robbery. The two count charge laid out runs as follows: COUNT I Segun Ogunsanya and others…

Fabian Nwaturuocha V The State (2011) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report JOHN AFOLABI FABIYI, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division (hereafter referred to as ‘the court below’) delivered on 18th February, 2010 which upheld the decision of Bello, J. of the High court of Justice, Abuja…

Bilante International Ltd. V. Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (2011) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report JOHN AFOLABI FABIYI, J.S.C. The appellant/cross-respondent herein was the plaintiff in the High Court of Enugu State. It claimed the sum of N95,684,741.57 as special and general damages for breach of contract to lend money for its road construction project. The…

Alhaji Jimoh Ajagbe V. Layiwola Idowu (2011) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report M. MUKHTAR, J.S.C The plaintiff’s claims against the defendant in the High Court of Justice, Osun State, as per the writ of summons are:- “1. The return of the Toyota Liteace Bus with registration number OS 68 GA Chasis No. 00194483 which the…